Best Mexican Chopped Salad With Beets Walnuts Recipes

Mexican Chopped Salad With Beets & Walnuts image

Provided by januarybride

Categories Mexican

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 medium sized peeled cooked beets, sliced (you can cheat and use canned beets if you must)
1 fuji apple, cubes
1 avocado, cubed
1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup manchego cheese, thinly shaved
1 cup tortilla chips

Steps:

Whisk together the oil and lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
Layer beets on the bottom of the plate, then top with apple, avocado, fennel, Manchego and walnuts.
Spoon dressing over the top.
Garnish with a lime wedge and some chips if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 35.1, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 4.1

Spinach, Beet and Walnut Salad image

Provided by Janet Fletcher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds medium beets, trimmed
1/2 cup walnut oil or olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 large shallots, minced
2 (6-ounce) packages baby spinach
4 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil and bake until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel. Cut each beet into 8 wedges. Place in medium bowl. Cover.
Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Mix in minced shallots. Pour 3 tablespoons dressing over warm beets; toss. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover beets and remaining dressing separately; refrigerate. Bring dressing to room temperature before continuing.)
Combine spinach, endive and 3/4 cup nuts in large bowl. Pour remaining dressing over; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Sprinkle cheese over. Top with beets and 1/4 cup nuts.