Mandarin Spinach Salad

Spinach salad with mandarin oranges, roasted beets, goat cheese, and walnuts makes a simple but well-balanced salad.

📝 Ingredients

• 4-5 oz. fresh baby spinach
• 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 medium cooked beets, thinly sliced, about 6-8 oz.
• 2 oz. crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. honey
• 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Whisk together the vinegar, honey, and mustard. Slowly whisk in the oil until blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. 2On a large platter arrange the spinach with all the toppings on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Lightly season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.