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Plum and Beet Salad with Spinach and Feta

A fresh, juicy, tangy and sweet salad to fulfill your salad craving.  This is perfect as a side salad or as a complete meal.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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3 medium beets, rinsed, scrubbed and tops removed

4 cups baby spinach

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 small plums, pitted and sliced into wedges

4 tablespoons mint leaves

1/3 cup feta cheese

Instructions

Place beets in a 5-quart saucepan with enough water to cover.  Boil for 45 minutes.  Immediately drain, fill saucepan with cold water for the beets to cool.  Drain one more time and set beets aside to cool completely.  Remove peel by rubbing with a paper towel or a pairing knife.  Slice in wedges.

Combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Whisk together with a small whisk.  Set aside.

Arrange spinach, mint leaves, beet and plum wedges on a large serving dish.  Toss with dressing and top with feta and walnuts.  Enjoy!

  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes