Beet and Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• juice of one orange
• 1 tsp orange peel (grated)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• pepper
• 80 g feta cheese ((try a low-fat variety))
• 8 small red and golden beets ((2-inch diameter), (leave the skin on while cooking, to retain nutrients))
• 8 prunes (pitted and halved (antioxidants))
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed (they contain plenty of folate))
• 1 bunch baby spinach ((250 g), (optional) (Tip: You can also mix in the beet greens, which are nutritional powerhouses))
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley ((high in vitamins A, C and several B vitamins))