Goat Cheese Salad with Honey + Beets
A sweet and tangy lunch delight
Posted April 21st, 2011 by noelle | View Comments
Sometimes we all need inspiration when it comes to eating healthy. This Goat Cheese Salad with Honey + Beets is filled with energy-boosting, fresh ingredients tossed in a sweet and tangy Orange + Ginger Vinaigrette. It may be just the kickstart you’re looking for to revamp your salad routine.
Goat Cheese Salad with Honey + Beets
Serving Size: 1
Ingredients
2 cups baby spinach
1 medium beet, grated
3 asparagus spears, trimmed + chopped
1/2 medium orange bell pepper, roughly chopped
2 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
for the dressing
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
sea salt and pepper
drizzle of honey
Better-for-you ingredients
Learn more about the better-for-you ingredients in this recipe:
- Baby spinach Leafy greens (particularly DARK leafy greens) are loaded with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and blood alkalinizers for superior health and energy.
- Soft goat cheese Sheep and goat milk cheeses are favored by detox divas for the ease at which your body is able to digest these cheeses relative to cow’s milk cheeses.
- Ginger Detox beauties love the naturally detoxifying powers of ginger. They love the digestive support it provides. Fresh ginger also contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Directions
To prepare the dressing combine olive oil, fresh orange juice and ginger into a small bowl. Whisk ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Whisk again. Set dressing aside.
Place baby spinach on a plate. Top with grated beet, asparagus, bell pepper and goat cheese. Drizzle dressing on top with a touch of honey. Enjoy!
