This salad leans on contrast rather than complexity.
Sweet orange softens the earthiness of beets and keeps the spinach tasting fresh instead of sharp.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Servings
2
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Start with the orange: peel it, cut it into segments, and squeeze any leftover juice into a small bowl.
- Add olive oil, vinegar, salt, and a few turns of black pepper to the juice and stir briefly.
- Slice the cooked beets into thin wedges.
- Place spinach in a large bowl and lightly coat it with half of the dressing so it softens slightly.
- Add beets and orange pieces and fold gently.
- Roughly chop the walnuts and scatter them over the top.
- Finish with the remaining dressing just before serving.
Serving ideas
- Works well on its own as a light evening meal.
- Pairs naturally with grilled bread or simple eggs.
- Serve slightly chilled if the beets were stored in the fridge — it sharpens the orange flavor.
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