Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2011

My guests LOVED this and so did I. I would make this again just to take to work. I would suggest making the dressing in a food processor (if you have one). I made it in my blender and it was fine but hard to get out of the bottom of the blender.

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hostess

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2011

This was very good and a nice change of pace from some of the regulars we always have. Not to mention very easy to throw together. Who knew the combination of ingredients (chicken bouillon?!? with pickled beets?) in the dressing could result in such a tasty vinaigrette. I made a few changes to the salad part because all I had was feta and blue cheese....hubby had the feta and I had the blue cheese....we liked both! I also didn't caramelize my walnuts---didn't want the added sugar. Again, thought the raw walnuts where just as good. However, I'm sure the original recipe would even be better with farmers cheese and caramelized walnuts!

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tizzylizz

Home Town: Milford, Michigan, USA

Living In: Apex, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2011

changed it by mixing spinach and arugula for the greens and feta for the cheese. Though it was hot pink in the end, the salad was wonderful and I got TONS of compliments.

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TIFFANYNELSON

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2011

Simply Fantastico! So healthy, so tasty. Didn't have baby spinach, so blanched regular spinach for 2-3 minutes instead. Also, replaced goatcheese with feta. Was quick, light and healthy. Thoroughly recommend it to all. Thank you for posting this recipe!

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Anoop

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2010

Served this recipe to my family for Thanksgiving in 2009, and they left with the recipe in hand! Everyone loved the texture and taste, and thought I was a gourmet chef after serving it! I'm not sure about other cooks, but I like to use a little dressing first on a salad, then add more if necessary. I saved the extra dressing for later on any salad! This is a keeper for guests and special occasions, and as I write this review, I am sending it on to someone who asked for the recipe!

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tracy3e

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2009

This tasted like a salad you might be lucky enough to get in a five satar restaurant. It was a wonderful start to my Christmas dinner! I took others's advice and used non-stick sray to coat the walnuts and the sugar stuck to them nicely. I was diligent about stirring them in the pot, but I made one big mistake. After the walnuts were to my liking, I removed them from the heat and put them aside for a few minutes to make sure my spinach was totally dry. Within only those few minutes, the bottom layer of walnuts had become stuck and burnt to the pot. I had plenty to complete the salad, but cleanup was horrible. Keep in mind that I had even used the non-stick spray. The walnuts need to be removed from the pot ASAP. I'm afraid with all the Christmas commotion, I also forgot to add the goat cheese. It was still so very delicious. I can't wait to try it with the goat cheese on the leftovers tonight. This salad was fabulous and the odd pinkish color of the dressing made it one of the highlights of my Christmas dinner. Thank you so very much for posting this recipe! It is a keeper for sure.

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Mary

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Homewood, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

A funny salad, and yes, I agree, there was way too much dressing

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tracey

Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2009

Sorry but I didn't like this salad, I do like beets, but the taste of the dressing wasn't for me. Sorry again, but I don't think I will make this again.

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Fit&Healthy Mom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2009

I love this salad. It is a wonderful blend of flavors. I did use a bit of the beet juice in the dressing to thin it out. The second time I made it, I added some Granny Smith Apples just for an extra flavor and crunch. It was great with and without the apples.

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Christina Hall

Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2009

UGH.... guess we are not beet fans after all.... the salad was great... the walnuts were excellent but the vinaigrette was NOT what we were wanting.... NOT a keeper in this household.

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