Balsamic, beet, and berry salad

Indulge in the perfect blend of vibrant flavors with a balsamic beet salad topped with juicy berries. A delightful culinary experience awaits.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 cups spinach
• ¼ cup strawberries
• ¼ cup blueberries and blackberries
• ½ cup thinly sliced raw beets
• ¾ ounce crumbled goat cheese
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

Instructions:

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette, mixing thoroughly with a whisk. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette. Store the remaining vinaigrette in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
2. For the salad, mix spinach, fruit, and beets on a plate; then sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette over the salad; gently mix until all ingredients are coated.
3. Some suggestions for assembling the salad: Go easy on toppings like crumbly cheeses (100 calories per ounce), chopped nuts (50 calories per tablespoon), bacon (25 calories per slice), and dried fruits (25 calories per tablespoon) as they are delicious but high in calories. Add them as a final touch. Use a plate to serve your salad instead of a bowl to prevent the heavy toppings from sinking to the bottom. Use the dressing sparingly; start with 1 tablespoon, toss the salad thoroughly, and increase gradually if needed, adding 1 teaspoon at a time.
4. *Dressing quantity: enough for the recipe

Summary:

• Calories: 615 kcal
• Fat: 53 g
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 31 g
• Potassium: 791 mg
• Magnesium: 102 mg