Beet and Blue Salad

Name: Beet and Blue Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach; 1 cup sliced beets; 1/2 cup diced red onions; 1/2 cup matchstick carrots; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese

Beet lovers rejoice! This fresh salad, complete with a simple homemade dressing, provides a hearty helping of beets, along with crunchy spinach and flavorful blue cheese.

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Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) baby spinach
1 cup sliced beets
1/2 cup diced red onions
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese

Directions

Yield:
4 servings

Serving size:
1 1/2 cups salad and 2 tablespoons dressing per serving

1. Divide spinach equally among four salad plates. Top evenly with beets, onion and carrots.

2. Whisk vinegar, oil, maple syrup, salt and red pepper flakes in small bowl until smooth and well blended. Drizzle dressing over salad. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.