Vibrant Beet and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked beets, roasted, canned, or pickled, diced
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the beets, spinach, goat cheese, and pine nuts.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat well.
4. Serve immediately.

Tips:

• For a heartier salad, add croutons or cooked quinoa.
• If you don’t have goat cheese, you can use feta or blue cheese.
• For a sweeter flavor, add raisins or dried cranberries.
• If you don’t have pine nuts, you can use cashews or chopped almonds.
• Adjust the amount of dressing to your taste.