Best 7 Warm Beet And Spinach Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors and textures with our warm beet and spinach salad. This vibrant dish combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, the tender crunch of sautéed spinach, and a medley of walnuts, dried cranberries, and goat cheese. Dressed in a luscious honey-balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary curiosities. For those seeking a vegan delight, the vegan beet salad swaps goat cheese for creamy avocado and honey for maple syrup, resulting in a equally tantalizing symphony of flavors.

If you're gluten-free, the gluten-free beet salad offers a satisfying alternative with quinoa standing in for couscous, creating a wholesome and nutritious grain bowl.

And for those who love beets in all their forms, the roasted beet salad showcases the vegetable's inherent sweetness, roasted until caramelized and tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.

No matter your dietary preferences, this collection of beet and spinach salad recipes promises an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEET SPINACH SALAD



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My husband and I like this salad's fresh taste and the fact that it uses beets, spinach, mint and onion, all of which we grow in our large garden.-Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large fresh beets
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint
4 cups torn fresh spinach
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Place beets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Cool; peel and cut into 1/4-in. strips., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Add the sugar, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the beets, onions, mint and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, orange sections, beet mixture and remaining vinaigrette; toss. Top with raspberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS



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Here's a super easy salad that looks and tastes festive for the wonderful Christmas season, but is also wonderful all year round. Vinaigrette dressing coats the greens nicely. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds fresh beets
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
5 cups fresh baby spinach
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MY FAVORITE BEET SALAD



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Fresh roasted beets over a bed of baby spinach with tomatoes, avocados, onions and feta cheese drizzled with a balsamic dressing. You can cut this recipe in half for 4 servings, though it so good the next day too that I always make plenty.

Provided by monkeydoo3

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Beet Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large beets, trimmed
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
2 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-sized pieces
½ red onion, chopped, or to taste
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the beets into a large bowl, and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Lay out 2 large squares of aluminum foil on a work surface, and place 3 beets onto the center of each sheet. Fold the aluminum foil into 2 envelopes, sealing the beets into the packets; place the packets into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Check for tenderness after 1 hour by piercing a beet with a fork. Open the foil, and allow the beets to cool until they can be handled; peel, and slice.
  • Lay out the spinach leaves on an attractive oblong-shaped serving platter. Sprinkle pieces of tomato and avocado over the spinach leaves, and top with chopped red onion. Lay the sliced warm beets over the salad, and top with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth; pour over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 400.3 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium beets, washed and trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced red onions
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wrap the beets in foil packets and roast in the oven until tender, about 1 hour. Open the foil packets and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel using a paper towel, then dice.
  • In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, red onions and Dijon and whisk together. Add the beets and spinach to the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the goat cheese and walnuts.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BEETS AND WALNUTS RECIPE



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Sweet roasted beets, crunchy walnuts, and bright baby spinach make a simple but well balanced salad.

Provided by Carrie Vasios Mullins

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Salads     Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large beets, trimmed
8 ounces baby spinach
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place beets on a baking sheet. Roast until fork tender, about 1 hour depending on size of the beets. When cool enough to handle, peel beets and roughly chop.
  • Place spinach, beets, goat cheese, and walnuts in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Whisk in salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. This Recipe Appears In Serious Entertaining: A Family Valentine's Day

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 408 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WARM ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE



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Courtesy of the Oregonian, a great fall/winter salad to serve with rosemary chicken, fish, or a nice dijon fennel pork loin.

Provided by VNess

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs beets, peeled, trimmed, halved, and cut in 1/2-inch wedges (about 5 or 6)
2 shallots, peeled and quartered
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
6 ounces Baby Spinach
3 ounces 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 834, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 18.4, Protein 9.9

NICOLE'S BALSAMIC BEET AND FRESH SPINACH SALAD



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This easy-to-do salad is a tangy and healthy way to add fresh spinach and beets to your diet.

Provided by Nicole Evans

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Chardonnay wine
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and cut into 1/4 inch slivers
¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, Chardonnay, and sugar in a small bowl. Place the beets and onions in a small, sealable container. Pour the vinegar mixture over the beets and onions to completely cover. Seal top; marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
  • When ready to serve, divide spinach leaves between four salad plates. Top with beet mixture, and drizzle salads with a bit of the marinating liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 235.9 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right beets: Look for medium-sized beets with smooth skin and deep red color. Avoid beets with blemishes or bruises.
  • Roast the beets properly: Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the beets. Toss the beets in olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them at 400°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach adds a vibrant color and flavor to the salad. If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use baby kale or arugula.
  • Make a simple vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper is all you need to dress this salad. You can also add a touch of honey or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
  • Serve warm: This salad is best served warm, so assemble it just before serving. The roasted beets will keep their heat for a short while, but you can also warm them up in the oven or microwave before adding them to the salad.

Conclusion:

This warm beet and spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The roasted beets are sweet and earthy, the spinach is fresh and vibrant, and the goat cheese adds a creamy richness. The salad is also easy to make and can be assembled in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this warm beet and spinach salad a try!

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