Hi friends! Long time no see! This has been such a hectic time in my life, let me tell ya. If you follow along on Instagram (@saltedcrown) I made a brief mention that we have been in the process of building a house and moving!! It’s been an incredibly exciting/crazy/busy/stressful/fun time for us. On top of that, I recently had my very best friend visiting for a couple of weeks and then my family came to visit for a few weeks after that. I decided to take some time off from the blog so that I could spend some quality time with them since I only see them 1-2 times a year. Hope y’all understand. ;) Anway, I’m BACK and ready to roll!

First of all this salad…oh mercy. It’s fantastic. Are you a beet lover? I feel like you either love them or hate them. I used to be on the side of the fence that thought they were slimy, weird, and something only old people ate (not sure where I got that notion but just go with it). I’ve since experimented with them and found out they’re pretty darn tasty! I’m telling you, it’s amazing how many things you can end up liking if it’s prepared the right way. When in a salad and paired with the right ingredients, they add such wonderful flavor and texture, not to mention all the nutritional benefits that beets have to offer. They’re rich in antioxidants and fiber and also have anti-inflammatory and detoxification benefits as well.  This salad is seriously one of the easiest ones I’ve ever made and it’s so delicious. It’s definitely one you’ll want to keep handy for quick meals or simply to impress dinner guests with your culinary skills. We’ll just keep it our little secret how simple it really is to make. ;)

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1/2 c. cooked quinoa
1/2 avocado, cubed
3 small beets, roasted until fork tender
spring mix
1/4 red onion, sliced
cilantro, for topping (optional)

For Dressing:
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar
pinch of salt
juice of 1/2 small lemon

Peel and slice beets.
Slice onion according to size preference.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and lemon juice.
In a large bowl, add the spring mix (thoroughly washed) and cooked quinoa.
Top with avocado cubes, sliced onion, and sliced beets.
Toss salad in dressing.
Top with cilantro.
Enjoy!

bamboo plate – gift from my dear brother – similar here | c/o Core Bamboo – salad servers | bowl | salt + pepper shakers | mortar + pestle |
shirt – JCrew – similar here