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Spinach, Beet and Lentil Salad

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This spinach salad is loaded with all sorts of good things!  Fresh beets, earthy lentils, tangy goat cheese and crispy walnuts! Drizzled with an amazing tahini maple dressing! Every bite is filled with so much delicious flavors!  Will become a family favorite, it’s also great for meal prep and perfect for packed lunches!

Bowl full of salad on a white towel with a fork on a blue background

Beet Salad

I love beets.  I know that some of you don’t, so feel free to remove them from the salad, it will still be good without them.  What I like about the beets in this salad is that you don’t even have to cook them. 

Have you tried raw beets?  They are crisp and delicious.  The secret is to slice them really thinly.  You could also use my Pickled Beets in this salad, they would be so good.  We add them to almost all of our salads. 

Bowl of spinach salad with beets, lentils, goat cheese and walnuts on a blue background.

Ingredients in this Spinach, Beet and Lentil Salad

Tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup combine to make a creamy sweet tart dressing perfect for this salad. 

Beets and carrots thinly sliced – I used a mandoline to make this task super easy.

Baby spinach – easy to find at most grocery stores. Can use any lettuce blend that you like.

Lentils – cooked or canned will work.

Walnuts – toast them first in a dry skillet over medium heat until they turn golden. 

Goat cheese.

This salad is so good! All of the flavors work together and you will use the dressing on so many other salads. It’s also good on grilled chicken! Feel free to omit or substitute for any ingredients you don’t like.

I know that beets are one of those love them or hate them type of vegetables.  We love them and did you know that Beets are Really Healthy? I personally like that they are low in calories, while still be nutrient dense!

I found this salad in an old Cooking Light Magazine. 

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Spinach, Beet and Lentil Salad

Crunchy beets, crispy spinach and meaty lentils make a delicious lunch or dinner salad in this Spinach, Beet, and Lentil Salad. 
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 27 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 648kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp tahini
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbs beets thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup lentils cooked
  • 2 tbs carrots shaved
  • 2 tbs walnuts chopped
  • 2 tbs goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Mix together tahini, lemon juice and maple syrup in a small bowl. 
  • Place spinach in a bowl and top with other ingredients.  Drizzle on the dressing. 

Notes

Lentils - used canned or cooked. 
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant for more flavor. 
Using a mandoline to thinly slice the beets and carrots makes it much easier. 

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 1494mg | Fiber: 33g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 190.4% | Vitamin C: 26.7% | Calcium: 17.1% | Iron: 57%

Update note – this was originally published in 2017 and has been updated for 2019. 

Pam Greer

About Pam Greer

Pam Greer is a retired special education teacher who has been sharing simple, easy and mostly healthy recipes on her blog, Sidewalk Shoes, since 2007! In addition to delicious food, she shares refreshing cocktails and travel reviews. You'll also find her 3 kitty cats making regular appearances.

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  6. AvatarMiz Helen says

    May 16, 2017 at 1:07 pm


    This is a beautiful salad! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. We will look forward to seeing you again real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  7. AvatarTina Culbertson says

    May 9, 2017 at 10:17 am


    It’s the carrots that are orangy in the salad, right? I think that was probably a stupid question! It’s lovely and I could make a good lunch out of it today!

    Thanks for you assistance with my set up on FB but oh my, I couldn’t stand the politics!

    Reply

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