Bloody Salad

Vibrant, tangy, and irresistibly delicious, the Bloody Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. This nutrient-packed dish combines fresh baby spinach, tender slices of earthy cooked beets, and the zesty sweetness of juicy blood oranges for a striking color palette that matches its bold flavors. Enhanced with crunchy walnuts, bursts of pomegranate seeds, and creamy goat cheese, every bite offers a delightful mix of textures. A drizzle of homemade honey-balsamic dressing ties it all together, adding a perfect sweet-tart balance. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this visually stunning salad is ideal as a refreshing starter or a light, healthy main course. Perfect for seasonal gatherings or simply brightening up an everyday meal, the Bloody Salad is a showstopper that's as nutritious as it is flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 2 medium Cooked beets
• 2 medium Blood oranges
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
• 0.25 cup Goat cheese
• 0.25 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and slice the cooked beets into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 3

Slice off the top and bottom of each blood orange. Using a sharp knife, remove the peel and white pith, then cut the oranges into thin rounds or segments. Add them to the salad.

Step 4

Scatter the pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and walnuts over the salad for added texture and flavor.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful, tangy 'Bloody Salad'!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	978.4 grams (978.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1228

Total Fat 81.40g	104%
Saturated Fat 20.80g	104%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.10g
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 1200mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 106.80g	39%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 75.40g
Protein 28.20g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 391mg	30%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 2487mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 33.6%