Pre-heat oven to 400. Add walnuts to a baking sheet, drizzle with maple syrup & salt & bake for 8 minutes. Remove & pour into a glass bowl and set aside.
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Bake Beets
Increase oven to 425. Place beets into baking dish. Scatter onions & garlic around beets. Season with olive oil, salt & pepper. Bake 30-40 minutes.
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Make Dressing
Add dressing ingredients to a jar and shake. Remove beets from oven and remove skins. Add onions & garlic to the dressing. Shake to combine.
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Assemble Salad
Chop walnuts and beets, then combine with spinach & pears. Drizzle dressing over salad & toss. Add goat cheese and serve!
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