I always like to have a fresh crisp salad with my meal, this is especially true in the winter when I'm missing garden fresh produce. But I also like to try to eat what is in season, making this a perfect winter salad because it uses cold weather greens and root veggies. This easy, rich beet salad has a crisp, clean and nutty taste a perfect accompaniment to heavier holiday fare.  Here's my recipe:

Beet & Blue Cheese Spinach Salad

By Emily (Cooking for Kishore)

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Baby Spinach
• 3 Cooked Beets, cubed
• 1/3 Cup Blue Cheese, crumbled
• 1/3 Cup Pine Nuts
• 2 Tblsp Balsamic Vinaigrette

Instructions

1. Cook the beets with the skin on until fork tender. Allow them to cool, then peel off skin and cube.
2. Add all your ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Add a light coating of the Balsamic Vinaigrette and toss before serving.

Yield: 4-6 Servings
Prep Time: 40 mins.

Cook time: 5 mins.
Total time: 45 mins.
Tags: Beet & Blue Cheese Spinach Salad, beet salad, beets, blue cheese salad, salad, Spinach Salad, Vegetarian, winter salad, root veggie salad, cold weather greens,