Spinach & Beet Salad w/ Goat Cheese

Posted by mattbrehmer on May 21, 2009 · 3 Comments 

Sacha and I pulled this one out of a hat today.

Ingredients:

• 2 handfuls baby spinach
• 3 medium beets (cooked, peeled, and sliced)
• 1/3 large red onion (sliced finely)
• 1 medium carrot (peeled)
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat-cheese (pepper-coated works best)
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1 pear (sliced)

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp mustard
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 tsp chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Boil water in a small pot. Once boiled, throw in beets until somewhat tender (~ 15 min on high heat). Combine remaining ingredients (except the dressing) in a large bowl. Remove and soak beets in ice bath, peel and slice into salad with other ingredients. Add dressing, toss and enjoy.

Serves 4. Time: 45 min (max.)

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