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Beet and kale salad on a white plate with a fork in the middle.
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Easy Beet and Kale Salad

Whether you’re looking to brighten up a dinner party or just want a vibrant addition to your meal, this easy beet and kale salad is a perfect choice.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: JENNIFER GAMBLE

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets roasted and diced
  • 4 cups kale chopped
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds arils
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled (optional: feta cheese)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the 3 medium beets wrapped in foil until tender, about 45 minutes. Allow them to cool before peeling and dicing.
    beet in foil ready to peel.
  • While the beets cook, toast the 1/2 cup walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant and set aside.
  • Massage your chopped 4 cups kale with a bit of olive oil and salt to soften it, making it more palatable and easier to digest.
    kale massaged with olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, mix the kale, beets, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds. Add the walnuts.
    beets, onion, pomegranate, and kale in a bowl.
  • For the dressing, whisk together 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon orange juice, 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, and salt and pepper to taste.
    dressing for the kale salad in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss everything together, and top with crumbled 2 ounces goat cheese. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
    dressing being drizzled over the kale salad.

Notes

Enhance Flavors: Let the salad sit for a few minutes after adding the dressing to allow the flavors to meld.
Cheese Choices: If goat cheese isn’t your thing, feta works great too.
Seasoning: Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, depending on your preference and dietary needs.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1533IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg