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Roasted Beet and Kale Salad (Easy!)
A simple roasted beet and kale salad tossed in a flavorful balsamic-Dijon dressing. So fresh and nourishing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 (1.5-cup servings)
Calories: 114 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch kale (about 4-5 cups chopped)
- 4 cooked baby beets* (8.8oz or 250g)
- 1 medium carrot
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 3 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
For the balsamic-Dijon dressing:
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. water
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make dressing: Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Chop kale into bite-sized pieces, large stems removed. Place in a large bowl and gently massage for 30 seconds to help tenderize.
- Add dressing over top of kale and toss well to combine. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the veggies.
- Dice cooked beets, shred carrot, and finely slice red onion. Place in bowl with kale.
- Toss to combine. Sprinkle sunflower seeds on top before serving.
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Notes
- *Beets: I use the "Love Beets" brand 8.8 oz. pack of cooked organic beets, which usually contains about 3-5 beets.
- Kale: Either lacinato or curly kale works great. (I used lacinato.)
- Serving & storing: Best enjoyed within 1-2 days after tossing with dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 6 cups salad.
- Recipe originally published November 2017. Updated May 2023.
Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Potassium
557mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
10934IU
(219%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
239mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(1.5-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 10934IU | 219% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.