Spinach Salad with Warm Beet Dressing

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Nutritional Info

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 207.4

Total Fat: 8.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 525.9 mg
Total Carbs: 30.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
Protein: 6.1 g

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Introduction

You make your own croutons in this recipe, much healthier than most store-bought fried varieties. You make your own croutons in this recipe, much healthier than most store-bought fried varieties.

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 slices whole wheat bread, cut into cubes
2 small fresh beets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
12 oz. spinach, thoroughly washed, stems removed
4 oz. button mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed and sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Fill a medium sized bowl with water and ice then add onions. Let stand for 30 minutes, drain and set aside.

3. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden, tossing occassionally. Then, set the croutons aside.

4. Place beets in a small saucepan filled with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool until easy to handle. Peel the beets and then cut into 1/2 inch cubes then set aside.

5. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the honey mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved (about 1 minute.) Add remaining oil then reduce heat to low. Add beet cubes and toss to coat.

6. Arrange spinach leaves, onions and mushrooms on plates. Drizzle with the beet dressing and garnish with croutons.

Serves 4.

Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County