Nicole's Balsamic Beet and Fresh Spinach Salad

8 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 5 hr 15 min

“This easy-to-do salad is a tangy and healthy way to add fresh spinach and beets to your diet.” - by Nicole Evans

Ingredients

1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Chardonnay wine
2 tablespoons white sugar (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and cut into 1/4 inch slivers
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
4 cups chopped fresh spinach

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, Chardonnay, and sugar in a small bowl. Place the beets and onions in a small, sealable container. Pour the vinegar mixture over the beets and onions to completely cover. Seal top; marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
When ready to serve, divide spinach leaves between four salad plates. Top with beet mixture, and drizzle salads with a bit of the marinating liquid.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
80 cal
4%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Carbs
18.1 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (8)

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Soup Loving Nicole

Sep. 7, 2010

"This was a nice change from your ordinary salad. The ingredient list said that the sugar was optional and I left it out since we like the tartness of vinegar. I bought beets for the first time just to..." See more make this and I was not disappointed. I did add a few mushrooms, croutons, and a sprinkle of parmesan to make it more colorful and appealing to my husband since he is not big on veggies but it really didn't add much flavor and was not necessary."

Carrie

Apr. 25, 2011

"Very delicious. I thought it would be tangy with all the vinegar, but it was perfect. I let the beets sit in the marinade overnigt. I also added fresh mushrooms and parmasean cheese. This salad is..." See more awesome and very healthy."