August 20, 2012

Beet, Walnut and Baby Spinach Salad

The incredible colours and flavour of this salad are sure to impress anyone!

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 30 min
Total:  40 min

Ingredients
2 medium red beets, peeled and cut into small chunks
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper
5-6 cups baby spinach
1 cup toasted walnut pieces
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Directions
  1. In a large bowl toss beets with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400F for 20-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized.  Using a spatula, rotate beets half way through the cooking time
  2. Allow beets to cool to room temperature.
  3. Prepare a bed of baby spinach and garnish with beets and toasted walnuts. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.

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