Spinach Salad with Warm Beet Dressing

== Description ==
Spinach Salad with Warm Beet Dressing from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource
* Serves: 4
== Ingredients ==
* 1 red onion, thinly sliced
* 2 slices whole wheat bread, cut into cubes
* 8 oz (or 2 small) fresh beets
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 small shallot, minced
* 1 tablespoon honey mustard
* ¼ cup red wine vinegar
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 12 oz spinach, thoroughly washed, stems removed
* 4 oz button mushrooms, wiped clean, stems trimmed and sliced
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Fill a medium sized bowl with water and ice then add onions. Let stand for 30 minutes, drain and set aside.
# Place bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in oven for 10–15 minutes or until golden, tossing occasionally then set the croutons aside.
# Place beets in a small saucepan filled with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
# Drain and let cool until easy to handle. Peel the beets and then cut into ½ inch cubes then set aside.
# In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the honey mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved (about 1 minute) add remaining oil then reduce heat to low. Add beet cubes and toss to coat.
# Arrange spinach leaves, onions and mushrooms on plates. Drizzle with the beet dressing and garnish with croutons.
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Category:Beet Recipes
Category:White mushroom Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Spinach Salad Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes