Beetroot Goat Cheese Salad

Serves

4

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

For the pomegranate dressing:
  4 fl oz (120 ml) pomegranate juice
  2 tbsp shallot, chopped
  2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  4 tbsp olive oil
  2 tbsp maple syrup
  1 tbsp orange zest
  ½ tsp salt
  ½ tsp black pepper
For the salad:
  7 oz (200 g) baby spinach
  2.6 oz (75 g) canned brown lentils, drained
  3 cooked beets, cut into wedges
  4 tbsp basil, chopped
  3.5 oz (100 g) pomegranate seeds
  3.5 oz (100 g) crumbled goat cheese
  2 oz (60 g) walnuts

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

411

Fats

30 g

Protein

11 g

Carbs

31 g

Instructions

  • To make the dressing, place the pomegranate juice and shallot into a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes until the juice has reduced. Add the mixture to a small bowl and whisk in the red wine vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, orange zest, salt, and pepper.
  • The dressing can be stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. When ready to use, give the dressing a shake to combine the ingredients again.
  • In a large bowl, add the spinach, cooked lentils, beets, basil, and pomegranate seeds. Toss with half the dressing, then add more as needed to coat all the ingredients generously and evenly.
  • Taste the salad and if necessary adjust the salt and vinegar. Toss in the goat cheese and walnuts, stir to combine, and serve immediately.