Balsamic Glazed Beetroot, Apple, Cheddar, Pecan and Spinach Salad

This humble salad is packed with flavour - sharply sweet apples, earthy beetroot, fresh spinach leaves and notes of richness from cheddar cheese and t...oasted pecans. Enjoy it on its own or round it out into a more substantial meal by adding a protein such as grilled chicken, fish or tofu. Beetroot pairs particularly well with oily fish such as mackerel. Read more This humble salad is packed with flavour - sharply sweet apples, earthy beetroot, fresh spinach leaves and notes of richness from cheddar cheese and toasted pecans. Enjoy it on its own or round it out into a more substantial meal by adding a protein such as grilled chicken, fish or tofu. Beetroot pairs particularly well with oily fish such as mackerel.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Dairy, Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

7g
Protein
275kcal
Calories
17g
Total Fat
26g
Carbs
19g
Sugars
6g
Fibre
149mg
Calcium
11%
 
2mg
Iron
11%
 
78mg
Magnesium
19%
 
668mg
Potassium
14%
 
221mg
Sodium
10%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
1mg
Vitamin E
7%
 
163mcg
Vitamin B9
41%
 
128mcg
Vitamin A
14%
 
15mg
Vitamin C
17%
 
1.6mg
Zinc
15%
 
4mcg
Vitamin K
3%
 
0.3mg
Copper
33%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B3
4%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B6
12%
 
156mg
Phosphorus
12%
 
Protein: 7g; Calories: 275kcal; Total Fat: 17g; Carbs: 26g; Sugars: 19g; Fibre: 6g; Calcium: 149mg (11%); Iron: 2mg (11%); Magnesium: 78mg (19%); Potassium: 668mg (14%); Sodium: 221mg (10%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 1mg (7%); Vitamin B9: 163mcg (41%); Vitamin A: 128mcg (14%); Vitamin C: 15mg (17%); Zinc: 1.6mg (15%); Vitamin K: 4mcg (3%); Copper: 0.3mg (33%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 0.7mg (4%); Vitamin B6: 0.2mg (12%); Phosphorus: 156mg (12%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Dairy, Nuts

Ingredients

Serves 4
peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
water
Swaps: red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar
brown sugar
1cm cubed
cheddar cheese
cut into 5mm chunks
Swaps: kale
For the dressing
Swaps: red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar
dijon mustard
smooth
maple syrup
Swaps: honey
pecans
Swaps: walnuts
roughly chopped
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Put the beetroot into a saucepan with the water, balsamic and brown sugar. Place the beetroot into a saucepan with the water, balsamic and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25  minutes until the beetroot is tender and the liquid has reduced into a thickened, sticky glaze. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. If necessary, allow to cook for the final few minutes to help the liquid reduce.

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