Spinach Beet and Feta Salad

The lovely color of beets against the green is pretty to see, the contrast of texture — soft beet against the fresh leaves, creamy feta and the crunch of nuts make this salad delight for the palate. And the concentration of phytonutrients in these power foods are a big boost for the immune system.

Variations:

  • Use arugula or baby kale instead of spinach
  • Add avocado
  • Add orange  (peel, cut away pith and segment the orange slices)
  • Use pumpkin or sunflower seeds instead of nuts

 

Spinach Beet and Feta Salad
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Spinach Beet and Feta Salad
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Peel beets, cut in half and slice or cut in cubes. Steam in a pot over low heat for 10 - 12 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Place spinach and chopped green onion in large bowl. Toss with 2 – 3 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  3. Place tossed spinach and green onions on a platter.
  4. Arrange beets and feta on top, drizzle another 1 - 2 tablespoons of salad dressing on top.
  5. Sprinkle nuts over salad and serve.
  6. CMF Salad Dressing
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Grated Carrot and Beet Salad

[su_expanding_quote_without_link alignment=”right” source=”The Healthy Mind Cookbook” full_quote=”Beets are brain food of the first order. They’re high in nitrates, which have been shown to increase blood flow in parts of the brain related to executive functioning. They’ve got lots of folate, or vitamin B9 which may aid cognitive functioning and delay a descent into dementia as we age. Beets are also rich in carotenoids, especially the ones called betalains. These may help boost brain functioning and stave off depression. ” short_quote=”Beets are brain food of the first order.”]

Beets seem to be a vegetable people either hate or love. If you don’t currently like it, you might have a new experience with beets when you eat them fresh, crunchy and raw. The color is spectacular and the health benefits are excellent.

Variations: add one or more of the following

  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 grated green apple
  • 1/2 cup grated broccoli or cauliflower

 

Grated Carrot and Beet Salad
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Grated Carrot and Beet Salad
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Lime vinaigrette
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Instructions
  1. Place salt in small bowl, add lime juice and whisk until salt dissolves. Mix in water.
  2. Pour olive oil in a stream into the bowl whisking the whole time to emulsify.
  3. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes

*If you don’t have limes, you can use apple cider vinegar

A Color My Food original recipe

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