5 from 9 votes
Kale and Golden Beet Salad With Champagne Vinaigrette
This colorful and healthy kale salad comes together in about 20 minutes. Perfect as a side dish or top with beans and whole grains for a main dish. Naturally vegan and gluten-free with an oil-free option.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
228 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large Lacinato kale bunch, thick stems removed, chopped
- 2 medium golden beet peeled, thinly sliced or cubed
- ⅓ cup pistachio unsalted
- pinch of red pepper flakes optional
For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil substitute cashew butter for oil-free
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and let stand for a few minutes.
- Put the kale in a large bowl and pour most of the dressing on top. Use your hands to gently massage the dressing into the kale leaves. Add the beets to the bowl and toss to coat. If needed, add the rest of the dressing. Alternatively, reserve it for individual serving dishes.
- Sprinkle the salad with pistachios and red pepper, if using, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
420mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
17500IU
(350%)
Vitamin C
193.1mg
(215%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 420mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 17500IU | 350% |
| Vitamin C | 193.1mg | 215% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.