SPINACH, BEET AND WALNUT SALAD

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Provided by Janet Fletcher

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Walnut     Spinach     Beet     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds medium beets, trimmed
1/2 cup walnut oil or olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 large shallots, minced
2 (6-ounce) packages baby spinach
4 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil and bake until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel. Cut each beet into 8 wedges. Place in medium bowl. Cover.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Mix in minced shallots. Pour 3 tablespoons dressing over warm beets; toss. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover beets and remaining dressing separately; refrigerate. Bring dressing to room temperature before continuing.)
  • Combine spinach, endive and 3/4 cup nuts in large bowl. Pour remaining dressing over; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Sprinkle cheese over. Top with beets and 1/4 cup nuts.

Ekamu Francis
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. I love the combination of spinach, beets, and walnuts.


Muhammad Akbar
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, especially if you use organic ingredients. But it's worth it for a special occasion.


TRUDY D
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This salad is a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal. I'd recommend making it on the weekend when you have more time.


Elizabeth Cezair
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I make it all the time, especially in the summer.


Aila Buqi
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This salad was easy to make and packed with nutrients. I felt good about eating it and it kept me full for hours.


Breyaunly Mojaki
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I substituted pecans instead. The salad was still delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Binod Bhandari
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Mohamed Reda
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning, maybe some salt and pepper or a squeeze of lemon juice.


Last Emperor
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a vinaigrette dressing instead of the honey mustard dressing.


Rased Sheikh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing was especially good, with a nice balance of acidity and sweetness.


Twee Sosa
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the crunch of the walnuts and the pop of color from the beets. It's a great salad to serve at a potluck or picnic.


Rai320's Channel
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The sweetness of the beets paired perfectly with the tangy dressing. I'll definitely be making this again!


Gomolemo Maruapula
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spinach, beets, and walnuts was unique and delicious, and the dressing was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.