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Beet Salad

Summer is not over! Salads on the deck are blissful…and this beet and spinach salad is a sure summer treat.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Ali

Ingredients

  • 3-4 beets
  • 1 bag of spinach
  • 1 1/3 cup of orange juice fresh squeeze if you like - I just didn't have my juicer yet
  • 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil I use omega oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons of fennel seeds
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Peel the beets and then cut them up into small squares. Cook covered at 375 for 1.5-2 hours or until cooked (not mushy, just cooked).
  • In a large pan, heat up the olive oil for about 2 minutes on medium, then add fennel seeds.
  • After about 4 minutes, add the orange juice.
  • Once the dressing has simmered for about 5 minutes, add the cooked beets and ensure they are all covered with the dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let the beets cool a bit - not too much.
  • Lay out the spinach and place warm beets and dressing over it. Serve it right away - you don't want the spinach to wilt and get soft.
  • Eat up and enjoy this salad treat.