Ingredients

• 1/3 cup maple syrup, plus 1 tablespoon for dressing
• 1 cup walnut halves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3 medium golden or red beets
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 10 cups baby spinach leaves

Directions

1. Preheat 375 degrees

2. Wash and remove the tops and bottoms of the beets

3. Place the beets in a roasting pan filled with an inch of water

4. Cover the pan and bake for about 45 minute – an hour, add water if necessary- the beets are cooked when poked easily with a fork

5. When beets have cooled – gently peel off the skin, rinse them, slice into ½ inch thick rounds

6. Place on bed of spinach

7. Sprinkle with pine nuts and goat cheese

8. Salt and pepper to taste

9. Drizzle balsamic glaze on top

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