As you all know, I LOVE beets! They are so versatile, can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted, or grilled any time of year and are healthy to boot! I usually can't get enough of them but lately I have been slacking on my beet consumption and decided that that needed to change.

One of my favorite books, Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins, mentions beets throughout, proclaiming they can help you live forever, I am in agreement, they are rich in vitamin C, boost immunity and are loaded with vitamins and minerals.

This salad is so easy to make and is not only delicious but filling as well, simply combine orange slices with roasted beets, onions, spinach and feta then drizzle with a dill, dijon and citrus dressing and enjoy!

Roasted Beet, Orange, and Spinach Salad with Dijon Citrus Dressing

Serves 2

3 small Beets

1 Orange, peeled and segmented

2 cups Baby Spinach

1/2 Onion, sliced

1 tbs Chia Seeds

1/4 cup Feta or Goat Cheese

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

1/2 of an Orange, juiced

2 tsp Dried Dill

1 tbs Dijon Mustard

1 tsp Parsley

Pink Himalayan Sea Salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat the beets with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and wrap in foil. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour or until a knife slides easily into them. Remove from the foil and let cool to the touch, peel and quarter.

Remove the skin and pith of an orange, using a knife, slice along the membranes in order to remove the orange pieces. Slice the onion. Set both aside.

In a small bowl combine the olive oil, dijon, dill, parsley, and orange juice. Add salt to taste.

In a serving dish, place the spinach and top with the beets, onion, orange segments, a sprinkle of chia seeds and feta or goat cheese. drizzle the dressing over top and enjoy!