Why We Like It

Salads can easily be made with whatever ingredients you have on hand and a basic homemade dressing. This greek version is quick and easy — and beets, fresh or canned, have been found to lower blood pressure and enhance performance in athletes!

Make the Salad:

6 cups baby spinach leaves (or romaine, or greens of your choice)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
1/2 cucumber (chopped into bite size pieces)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup kalamata greek olives (drained and sliced)

Add to a large bowl.

Add the Dressing:

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Drizzle on top of the salad and toss to combine.

Finish the Salad:

1 (8.25 oz) can beets (sliced, no salt added, OPTIONAL)
2 Tbsp feta cheese

Add to the salad just before serving.

Serve and Enjoy!

Quick Tips

You can buy greek (or kalamata) olives already pitted — having the pits already removed is so much easier!

Nutrition Information for one serving (with beets)

Calories: 110
Fat: 5.5 g
Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
Fiber: 4 g
Total Sugars: 6 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 185 mg

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