Beet and Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (6-ounce) package baby spinach
• ½ cup diced red onions
• ½ cup matchstick carrots
• ½ (15-ounce) can sliced beets, well drained
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup reduced-fat blue or feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Place equal amounts of spinach on each of 4 salad plates. Sprinkle evenly with onions and carrots. Arrange the beets over all.
2. Combine remaining ingredients, except cheese, in small jar with lid. Secure the lid; shake vigorously and spoon 2 tablespoons dressing over each salad. Sprinkle the cheese evenly between the 4 salads.

Makes 4 servings.