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Spiralized Beet Quinoa Salad {Gluten-Free, Vegetarian}

October 18, 2016 by lauren.kelly 33 Comments

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This fun, healthy salad is packed with wholesome ingredients, protein, vitamins and minerals. Spiralized beets make a wonderful alternative to other spiralized vegetables and pasta.

This Spiraled Beet Quinoa Salad is made with wholesome ingredients and is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Disclaimer: I was compensated by Peapod.com to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise ????

You guys know I love to keep it real, so here it goes.

I don’t like beets.

This Spiraled Beet Quinoa Salad is made with wholesome ingredients and is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

At all.

Not even a little bit.

That is, until now.

I’ve tried roasting them which so many people tell me is the best way to eat them….Nope.

I’ve tried them raw in a salad.  Not a chance.  They tasted like dirt to me.  Sorry beet lovers!

I’ve tried them pickled.  I am just going to say a big HECK NO.

So spiralizing beets was my last attempt.  I decided that if this didn’t work, then I am done with beets.  And I think that’s fair.

But…. I LOVED spiralized beets!

Well, I loved spiralized beets in this recipe.  We’ll see if I still like them in other ways.  But for now, I am crazy excited for this recipe!  I mean, look how beautiful this is…

This Spiraled Beet Quinoa Salad is made with wholesome ingredients and is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

This is a basic (but still insanely delicious) salad.  I am remaining true to myself and keeping the recipe simple because you all know I don’t do crazy, difficult recipes and I never will.  I don’t have the patience or the desire.

I wanted to share the picture of me spiralizing the beets which is so easy, but my hands got so messy and covered in red (from the beets) that the pictures came out awful.  And blurry.  And basically stained in red. I forgot how messy they can be.  You’d think I’d remember after Red Velvet Cookie Cups with Prosecco Buttercream.  They are delicious, but yes, a bit messy.

After you spiralize the beets (and throughly wash your hands) you simply sauté them in a pan with some olive oil, onion and garlic.  And then basically add the remaining ingredients.

Oh how I love toasted pecans!

This Spiraled Beet Quinoa Salad is made with wholesome ingredients and is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Don’t you just LOVE the color? These gorgeous red “noodles” would be perfect for the upcoming holidays…just saying…

This Spiraled Beet Quinoa Salad is made with wholesome ingredients and is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

To make this recipe even easier, I ordered all of these groceries from Peapod.com and had them delivered straight to my door.

I am all about simplifying and Peapod.com has been a godsend for me!  I love that I can order everything I need on my computer in the convenience of my own home.  With 3 extremely busy boys, I’d love to say I have hours to browse the grocery stores these days (don’t laugh at me- I used to LOVE to browse grocery stores before I had kids!) but now that I am working and I’m a bus driver for my kids and their friends to activities, I love that I can order groceries while laying on my couch.

In sweats.

With my hair in a bun on top of my head.

Possibly sipping a glass of wine.

You get the picture.

Also, ordering from Peapod.com also helps to prevent me from impulse shopping.  You know when you are grocery shopping and you are HANGRY and start to add every last bag of chips and cookies that you lay eyes on to you cart?  Yeah, online shopping at Peapod.com totally prevents that.

This Spiraled Beet Quinoa Salad is made with wholesome ingredients and is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Spiralized Beet Quinoa Salad

Course dinner
Servings 4 -6 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium sized beets will end up being about 3 1/2 cups spiralized beets, peeled and spiralized
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup pecans toasted

Instructions

  1. Add oil, onion and garlic to a large sauce pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent.
  2. Add spiralized beets, salt and apple cider vinegar to the sauce pan and cook for 10 minutes until beets soften.
  3. While beets are cooking, cook quinoa and water in a separate pot according to instructions on the box.
  4. Once quinoa is cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Place spinach in a large bowl, top with quinoa, then add beets.
  6. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Place pecans in a small saucepan (and no oil) and toast for a few minutes.
  8. Sprinkle pecans on top and enjoy!

Here’s a secret, Peapod.com also sells already diced beets so if you don’t have the time or just don’t feel like getting your hands red or pink, go for it. I won’t tell.  And I loooooove anything convenient!

And as an added bonus, here is a $20 off and free delivery online coupon for your first order. You can’t beat that!

This Spiraled Beet Quinoa Salad is made with wholesome ingredients and is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals! From Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the salad too!

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Comments

  1. Heather Kinnaird says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    I already love beets, but now cannot wait to try and spiralize them!! such a gorgeous salad

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 18, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks so much Heather!

      Reply
  2. Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Gorgeous salad! I love beets, so I’m sure this will be a winner. I’m with you on the toasted pecans. I will put them on everything!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 18, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Yes, toasted pecans on EVERYTHING, Katie!

      Reply
  3. Lauren Gaskill says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    Love the feta, beet and pecan combo, Lauren! It’s been awhile since I spiralized beets (it seems like I’m always spiralizing squash and zucchini) so I’ll have to make this soon! XOXO

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 18, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Me too, Lauren, I needed a break from spiralizing squash and zucchini!

      Reply
  4. Karin Vail says

    October 18, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    I have not tried spiralizing veggies, this one I must try! Is this served hot?

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 18, 2016 at 4:40 pm

      I’ve eaten it hot (which I loved because the spinach wilted) and then had leftovers cold and both were delicious! Your choice 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alyssa | EverydayMaven says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    I also love spiralized beets! This salad looks great 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 18, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you Alyssa!

      Reply
  6. Taylor Kiser says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:41 am

    Love the colors of this spiralized beet salad! Looks so delicious – I have to try this asap!

    Reply
  7. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:17 am

    I have never seen beets spiralized before! This is genius and looks so delicious too! 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 19, 2016 at 1:19 am

      Thanks Carrie!

      Reply
  8. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:09 am

    Looks vibrant and very appetizing!

    Reply
  9. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    October 19, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Such a gorgeous salad! And we’re huge fans of Peapod too – so convenient to order groceries online and have them delivered!

    Reply
  10. Joy says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    I love beets but never had them spiralized. This looks incredible and so pretty too. Can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  11. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Just pinned this! I’ve never made spiralized beets before and now I want to make them asap! I love the color!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 19, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Thank you Angie!

      Reply
  12. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    October 19, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    OK you have given me hope that I can actually like Beets one day! I have never tried them spiralized so I need to give this a try.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 19, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      I hope you like it Ashley!

      Reply
  13. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    October 19, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    You know I love beets ALL THE WAYS…. but I especially love them spiralized! This salad looks perfect. I can’t wait to make it!! xoxo, K

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 19, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      I knew you would LOVE this salad!! XO

      Reply
  14. Colleen says

    October 19, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    What a beautiful salad! Those “noodles” are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 19, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you Colleen!

      Reply
  15. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    October 21, 2016 at 12:13 am

    LOVING the beets! never thought if this!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks Brandy!

      Reply
  16. kellie+@+The+Suburban+Soapbox says

    October 21, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    I already am a beet fan but haven’t, yet, spiralized them. (I’m afraid I’m going to stain my shiny white spiralizer.) This salad looks so good, I’m going to just have to go for it. 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      I bet you love it Kellie!

      Reply
  17. Gina @Running to the Kitchen says

    October 21, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    OooOoh, I love the color!! This looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks Gina!

      Reply
  18. Lisa says

    February 11, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    Does the beet mixture give the salad enough dressing?

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 12, 2017 at 1:29 am

      I think so, Lisa! It’s delicious!

      Reply

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