BEET SPINACH SALAD

BEET SPINACH SALAD image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large fresh beets
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar or Splenda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint
4 cups torn fresh spinach
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

Place beets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Cool; peel and cut into 1/4-in. strips In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Add the sugar, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the beets, onions, mint and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a large salad bowl. combine the spinach, orange sections, beet mixture and remaining vinaigrette; toss. Top with raspberries. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings. Check out the recipes at: www.havefunbaking.com And also at: www.lovetobakeandcook.blogspot.com