Beet and Feta Salad

Name: 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))

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Don't have a microwave? Roast the beets for this salad in the oven for about an hour instead.

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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))