Candied Walnut, Spinach and Beetroot Salad

This salad has the right balance. The earthy flavour of beetroot, slightly sweet roasted walnuts and with a touch up with fetta beautiful saltiness 😍

Lets look at some health benefits..

• Walnuts rich in Antioxidants, Super plant source of Omega 3’s, may decrease inflammation and promotes a healthy gut.

• Spinach excellent source of many vitamins and minerals including Vitamin A, C, K1 also minerals such as Iron and calcium. Cancer prevention (yes I firmly believe this) it contains two components MGDG and SQDG which also may slow down cancer growth.

• Beetroot rich in folate which helps cells grow and function. Folate plays a key role in controlling damaged blood vessels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Beetroot boost your immune system . Also excellent source of Manganese, Vitamins C and A, and Potassium.

Just some great health benefits from increasing these Veggies into your diet and this salad will help you do just that!

What goes into this Walnut, Beetroot and Spinach salad?

Salad base

• 3-4 Fresh Beetroots

• 150g Spinach

• 70g Feta

Candied Walnuts

• 70g Walnuts

• 1 tsp Honey

• 1 tsp Orange Juice

• 1/2 tsp Paprika

Dressing

• 2 Tbs Olive Oil

• 1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1 Tbs Orange Juice

• Pepper to taste

Tools you will need

• Baking tray

• Baking Paper

• Knife

• Peeler

• Measuring spoons

• Measuring cup

Instructions

1. Line your baking tray with baking paper.

2. In a small bowl whisk honey, orange juice and paprika, then stir in the walnuts and mix until walnuts are coated.

3. Pour the covered walnuts onto your lined baking tray and spread them out so they aren’t clumped together.

4. Bake in oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 10-15 minutes stirring half way through

5. Once done leave to cool

6. Peel your beetroots and dice to say 2-3cm

7. Place in your already warmed up oven on a baking tray and bake for 30mins or until Beetroot is slightly soft.

8. Whilst the Beetroot in in the oven prepare the dressing. Mix the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, orange juice and pepper in a small jar or bowl and whisk or if in a jar put the lid on and shake.

9. Let the Beetroot cool down with the walnuts.

10. Once cooled bring it all together. Place spinach in a large bowl top with walnuts and beetroot dress with the salad and top off with the feta.

11. ENJOY!!