Beet, Mandarin Orange And Spinach Salad

• CANNED BEET RECIPE
• 6 ounces fresh spinach leaves
• 1 (15 ounce) can of cut beets (well drained)
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, well drained (in light syrup)
• 1/4 cup bottled poppy seed dressing (if you don't like poppy seed dressing you can use a basic vinaigrette dressing)
• FRESH BEET RECIPE
• 3 fresh beets (used in place of the canned beets)

1. CANNED BEET RECIPE:
2. Place spinach in a salad bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients; toss and serve.
4. 5 minutes prep time; no cooking time.
5. FRESH BEET RECIPE:
6. Preheat oven to 450u0b0F Remove beet greens from 3 fresh beets; rinse beets and wrap tightly in foil. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Unwrap foil and remove skin by rubbing firmly with paper towels. Refrigerate beets until cool; cut into pieces and add to salad.
7. 5 minutes prep time; 1 hour cooking time; 1 hour cooling time.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beet-mandarin-orange-and-spinach-salad-362232 (may not work)