Beetroot, Quinoa & Candied Pecan Salad

Beetroot, Quinoa & Candied Pecan Salad

Wow, if you’ve never tried candied pecans before – you HAVE to give this a go!!!! They just add such brilliant crunch, texture and sweetness to the salad. Absolutely delicious!!
Servings 4
Calories 565 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 500 g beetroot fresh, store bought, cooked, cut into rounds or quarters
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 4 spring onion finely sliced
  • 80 g feta cheese crumbled, good quality, marinated
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon water

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • sea salt
  • cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

Method:

  • For the pecans: Toast the pecans in a medium frypan over medium heat for approx. 3-4 mins. Remove and set aside. Place the same pan back on the heat, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, sea salt, butter and water. Continuously stir the mix until is starts to bubble (2 mins approx.). Add the pecans to the mix and stir well to coat them. Cook for approx. 3-5 mins, until the mix starts to dry and become less wet. Remove, pour onto a plate, or tray and let them cool. Roughly chop.
  • For the quinoa: Cook quinoa according to packet instructions. Remove, drain and set aside to cool.
  • For the dressing: Mix all ingredients together in a jug or screw top jar. Shake or stir well and set aside.
  • For the salad: Place the spinach, beetroot, quinoa, spring onion and feta into a large bowl. Give it a gently toss. Then add the candied pecans on top. Drizzle over the dressing and gently toss.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 11gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 821mgFiber: 9gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1764IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 4mg

Keywords

Lunch, Salad
Egg Free, Gluten Free, Pescetarian, Vegetarian
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