PAPA'S FAVORITE BEET SALAD

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The deep, satisfying flavor of beets adds sweetness to a pretty salad of baby spinach, tomato, and avocado, drizzled with a light dressing. This salad has been a huge hit with everyone, even my 8-year-old grandson.

Provided by Dick Panzica

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Beet Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 beets, washed and trimmed, or more to taste
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or more to taste
2 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-size pieces
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place beets into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Drain and cool until beets can be easily handled. Peel beets, cut into cubes, and place in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Add beets, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and feta cheese; toss. Top salad with spinach and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 591.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

HaQyar achakzai S.P
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This salad is simply divine. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the texture is perfect.


Vickim Vibes
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet. My kids love it!


Santosh Subedi
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I've never had beet salad before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious and refreshing.


Olivia Cousins
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover beets.


Mercy Maweu
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, and it will still be delicious.


Ariel Rodriguez
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


aley limpo
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Shayne C
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I love this salad. The dressing is amazing, and the beets are roasted perfectly.


Calvin Shimy
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Chante Booysen
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


MD MASUD BHUIYAN
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The beets are roasted to perfection, and the dressing is light and tangy. I love the addition of goat cheese and walnuts. This salad is a keeper!


Lesley Mamakoko
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salads to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of beets, goat cheese, and walnuts is unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rebecca Santiago
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I roasted a bunch of beets last week, and I've been looking for ways to use them up. This salad was the perfect solution.


Sojib Mankhin
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. The dressing was light and tangy, and the beets were roasted to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ayoub Mustafa
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This salad was so easy to make, and it turned out so impressive. I served it at a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. The colors were so vibrant, and the flavors were out of this world.


alison greene
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I've always been a fan of beets, but this salad took them to a whole new level. The goat cheese added a creamy richness that balanced out the earthy flavor of the beets perfectly.


king Fahad
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This beet salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet beets, tangy vinaigrette, and crunchy walnuts was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.