Warm Beet And Baby Spinach Salad Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until blended. , Place spinach in salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with beets, goat cheese and walnuts. If desired, sprinkle with additional pepper.

WARM BEET SALAD WITH SPINACH AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Bring a couple of inches of water to a boil in a large pot fit with a steamer basket. Peel beets and slice into horizontal rounds, 1/4 inch thick. Arrange in the steamer basket, fit pot with a lid and reduce heat to medium. Steam for about 10-12 minutes, tossing once during cooking. Remove from heat when beets are tender. Meanwhile, cut onion in half again to form two quarters. Thinly slice. Make dressing by mixing vinegar with olive oil and adding salt and pepper to taste. When beets are done, toss while still warm with spinach, onions and dressing. Adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper.

WARM ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the beets with the shallots, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• Transfer to an 11-by-13-inch pan and cook, tossing beets twice, until they are tender and browned in places (but not burnt), 25 to 35 minutes.
• Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a large serving bowl and toss with the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Arrange the spinach on four salad plates. Arrange the beets on the spinach and sprinkle with blue cheese and serve immediately.

WARM BEET & SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place spinach in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Add beets, vinegar, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the beets are heated through, about 1 minute more. Add the beet mixture to the spinach and toss to combine. Serve warm.

WARM BEET AND BABY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Wash (if needed) baby spinach and put into a large bowl. In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot add the onions, stirring to soften for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, olives and parsley. Cook until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beets, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook stirring until the beets are heated through for about one minute. Toss the beet mixture with the spinach to combine well. Serve warm. 125 calories, 5 grams fat per serving