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    Beet and Spinach Salad

    Published: Jun 7, 2020 / Updated: Dec 12, 2022 / 8 Comments

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    This beet and spinach salad recipe has goat's cheese, fresh raw grated beets, pears, and a homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette. It's healthy and will look lovely on your table!

    Try my Easy Waldorf Salad or Spinach Salad with Bacon and Eggs next for another delicious salad everyone will devour.

    beet and spinach salad with pears, goat cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette in a beige salad bowl

    I was debating how to prepare the beets for this salad, and I decided to use them raw. It's not the most common thing, but I'm no stranger to raw beets in recipes. Back in 2018 I came up with my Spiralized Raw Beet Salad with Blood Oranges. 

    This spinach beet salad is nice and light, but the cheese and pears do make it more interesting and filling. This is the type of salad you could serve at a summer dinner party.

    Raw beets taste similar to cooked beets, but I would say a little milder and more fresh if that makes sense. And the crunch is nice! They still have their signature earthiness.

    Love beets? You may also like my Roasted Beet Hummus.

    collage of grated beets in a glass bowl and two golden pears for beet and spinach salad recipe

    Can I use cooked beets?

    Of course! You can cook them how you usually do, boil them until tender, cook your beets in the Instant Pot (click for my recipe), or roast them (I have instructions in my Roasted Beet and Kale Salad). Canned beets are actually pretty good as well. I like the Aylmer brand here in Canada. 

    Can I sub anything for the goat's cheese?

    Try feta or blue cheese. Or, if you're not much of a cheese fan you can just leave it out. If you prefer something mild, add in some shredded mozzarella. 

    Can I swap the pears for something else?

    Sure, try sliced apples. I used Bosc pears, but feel free to use any variety of pears.

    spinach beet salad in a glass prep bowl

    I hope you will enjoy this spinach and beet salad. It makes a great side dish for several people or a nice light dinner for two. 

    More fresh & delicious salads to try:

    • Spinach Tortellini Salad
    • Cajun Panzanella Salad
    • Grilled Eggplant and Spinach Salad

    close-up of beet spinach salad in a bowl

    Questions about this beet & spinach salad? Let me know in the comments below!

    beet and spinach salad with pears, goat cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette in a beige salad bowl

    Beet and Spinach Salad

    This beet and spinach salad recipe has goat's cheese, fresh raw grated beets, pears, and a homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette. It's healthy and will look lovely on your table!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 25 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 305 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 medium beets peeled & grated
    • 2 pears cored & sliced
    • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
    • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (or to taste)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion (or to taste)

    Dressing:

    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1/2 tablespoon honey
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Make the dressing by combining the dressing ingredients in a drinking glass, small bowl, or jar. Stir/shake well. Give it a taste and adjust ingredients as needed (e.g. add more honey or vinegar).
    • Peel the beets and cut off the ends. Using a regular box grater, grate them. Prep other salad ingredients and add them to a large bowl. The beets will turn everything pink, so if you don't want that, toss the salad THEN add the cheese and pears on top like I did.
    • I like to season the salad itself as well as the dressing with salt & pepper, so add some salt & pepper and then toss with the dressing (shake/stir well first). Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Serves 4-6 as a side salad or makes 2 fairly large portions (more main course-sized).
    • "Medium" beets is subjective, so I measured it out and my beets were about 1.5 cups when grated. Anything in that ballpark is fine.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 577mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 3666IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword beet spinach salad, spinach beet salad
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Christine says

      January 29, 2023 at 3:14 PM

      5 stars
      This looks really good please send me the website thank you

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 29, 2023 at 3:55 PM

        Not sure what you're asking. Recipe is right above the comments section.

        Reply
    2. Vanessa says

      July 2, 2022 at 10:34 PM

      5 stars
      Just made this tonight with fresh beets, never thought to eat them raw. So light and fresh, great addition to summer BBQ Chicken Kabobs.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 3, 2022 at 9:59 AM

        So glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Adele says

      October 29, 2020 at 6:03 AM

      5 stars
      Wonderful salad. I used my mandolin to julienne the beets and I do like them raw for the added crunch. I found some candied pecan pieces with maple flavoring when I was shopping for this recipe. What a treat! This will be my go to fall/winter salad. Dressing is delicious. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 29, 2020 at 9:51 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Adele! Love that you added candied pecans... yum! Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    4. Leanne says

      June 13, 2020 at 12:51 AM

      What can I substitute for the Dijon mustard? I'm not a fan of mustard.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 13, 2020 at 9:10 AM

        I’d probably just leave it out. There really is no substitute.

        Reply

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