Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad with Beetroot Vinaigrette Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad with Beetroot Vinaigrette Recipe). I tried this salad in Rehoboth Beach, DE and vowed to duplicate it! It is so addicting with the crunchy sugared walnuts and creamy goat cheese. The vinaigrette is to die for. I don't even care for beets! Great for holiday dinners. A must try!

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad with Beetroot Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup walnuts

coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons white sugar

⅓ (15 ounce) can pickled beets

¼ cup cider vinegar

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup vegetable oil

½ pound baby spinach

rinsed and dried

4 ounces goat cheese

crumbled

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In small saucepan over medium heat cook and stir the walnuts and sugar until walnuts are lightly browned and sugar is caramelized. Thoroughly coat the walnuts with the sugar.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor blend the beets with cider vinegar bouillon granules garlic powder sugar salt and pepper. Gradually blend in the oil.

Step 3

In a large bowl toss together the sugar-coated walnuts and spinach. Before serving drizzle with the blended beat mixture toss and sprinkle with goat cheese.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad with Beetroot Vinaigrette Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 163.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 6.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 14g 22%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 17%

Cholesterol: 7.5mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1915.7IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 5.8mg 10%

Folate: 49.9mcg 13%

Calcium: 59.2mg 6%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 35.8mg 13%

Potassium: 188.4mg 5%

Sodium: 222.8mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 125.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.