Golden Beet Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Golden Beet Salad
45 min.
4
174kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant and nutritious Golden Beet Salad, a delightful vegetarian side dish that celebrates the unique flavors of golden beets. Known for their sweet, earthy taste and beautiful golden hue, these beets bring an elegant touch to any meal while being naturally gluten-free.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a stunning salad that serves four, providing each guest with a refreshing blend of textures and tastes. The combination of tender roasted golden beets, crisp spinach, and creamy blue cheese creates a mouthwatering contrast, while toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Enhanced with the tang of rice vinegar and the warmth of olive oil, each bite is a delightful journey through robust flavors.

Perfect for serving at gatherings, family dinners, or special celebrations, this Golden Beet Salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of nutrition, packing in essential vitamins and minerals. With only 174 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. As an added bonus, the beets can be roasted ahead of time, making it a convenient dish for busy cooks. Discover the joy of creating a salad that looks stunning on the plate and tastes phenomenal in every bite!

Ingredients

  • cup pkt spinach sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • 0.3 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 1.3 pounds golden beets rinsed trimmed
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • tablespoons walnuts toasted

Equipment

  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Place the beets in a roasting pan and add water to a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover the pan with foil and bake until the beets are easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours. Set the beets aside until they are cool enough to handle. Peel and rinse off any pieces of skin. Slice the beets into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, and then cut them into 1/4-inch-thick sticks.
  3. Let the beets cool to room temperature.
  4. Toss the beets with the rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the olive oil and mustard and toss with the spinach.
  6. Garnish with the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese.
  7. Make Ahead: You can roast the beets up to 3 days in advance; toss them just before serving.
  8. Taste
  9. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein12%
Fat54.77%
Carbs33.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.25
Glycemic Load
6.34
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.4052173586%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:174.04kcal
8.7%
Fat:11.1g
17.07%
Saturated Fat:2.57g
16.04%
Carbohydrates:15.15g
5.05%
Net Carbohydrates:10.47g
3.81%
Sugar:9.86g
10.95%
Cholesterol:6.33mg
2.11%
Sodium:508.01mg
22.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.47g
10.94%
Folate:179.49µg
44.87%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.59%
Vitamin K:39.23µg
37.36%
Fiber:4.68g
18.73%
Vitamin A:816.84IU
16.34%
Potassium:559.55mg
15.99%
Magnesium:52.75mg
13.19%
Copper:0.24mg
12.06%
Phosphorus:119.75mg
11.98%
Vitamin C:9.15mg
11.09%
Iron:1.62mg
9.01%
Calcium:83.33mg
8.33%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.22%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.75%
Zinc:1mg
6.65%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.24%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.16%
Selenium:2.8µg
4%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.5%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.72%
Source:Epicurious