Beet Bliss

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This healthy and pretty beet salad recipe is dressed with a tangy-sweet maple-mustard vinaigrette. Use the leftover dressing for any salad later in the week.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

  • ½ cup walnut or canola oil

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • ¼ cup cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Beet Salad

  • 6 cups baby spinach

  • 1 cup quartered cooked beets

  • ½ cup Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans

  • 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Directions

  1. To prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk oil, maple syrup, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

  2. To prepare the salad: Toss spinach, beets and 1/2 cup of the Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette in a salad bowl. Top with pecans and goat cheese. (Refrigerate leftover vinaigrette.)

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette for up to 3 days.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2006

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

224 Calories
17g Fat
14g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 224
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 5g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 5665IU 113%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Folate 37mcg 9%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 4mg 20%
Magnesium 79mg 19%
Potassium 182mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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