Roasted Beet, Spinach & Citrus Salad

If you’re looking for a vibrant, fresh, and nutrient-packed salad that feels both elegant and easy, this Beet, Spinach & Citrus Salad with Feta is just the thing. Sweet roasted beets, juicy mandarins and oranges, creamy feta, and crisp spinach come together in a colorful bowl that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The finishing touch? A tangy-sweet honey mustard vinaigrette that ties all the flavors together.

Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or even as part of your holiday table, this salad is simple to make and absolutely bursting with flavor.

For the Salad:

3 medium beets, roasted, peeled, and sliced

4 cups fresh baby spinach

2 mandarins, peeled and segmented

1 navel orange, peeled and segmented

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)

For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp whole-grain mustard

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Roast the Beets

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Wrap each beet in foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes, until fork-tender.

Let them cool slightly, then peel and slice into wedges or rounds.

2. Make the Vinaigrette

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon, whole-grain mustard, honey, and vinegar.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Shake or whisk until well combined.

3. Assemble the Salad

* On a large platter or in a salad bowl, arrange the spinach as a base.

* Top with roasted beets, mandarin and orange segments, and sliced red onion.

* Sprinkle over the crumbled feta and nuts (if using).

4. Dress & Serve

Drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

Toss gently or serve with dressing on the side.

✨ This salad is all about balance — earthy beets, sweet citrus, salty feta, and the perfect zip of mustard in the dressing. It’s a showstopper dish that looks gourmet but is wonderfully simple.