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This Golden Beet and Kale Salad is both crunchy and colorful. It's got the perfect blend of cozy and energizing flavors for a nutritious bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Salads

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups kale
  • 12 oz chopped golden beets
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup tri-colored quinoa dry
  • 15 oz cannellini beans
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 dash of salt

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 baking sheet pan
  • 1 set of tongs or large spoons to toss
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Preparation
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Wash, peel, and chop the beets into small pieces.
  3. Add the beets to a bowl with 1 tsp olive oil and a dash of salt.
  4. Spread beets evenly on a baking sheet and bake for ~25 minutes.
  5. Cook the quinoa as the package instructs, prepare the beans, and wash the blueberries.
  6. Wash and chop the kale.
  7. Add the kale, blueberries, golden beets, carrots, beans, quinoa, and sunflower seeds to a large bowl.
  8. Drizzle on the olive oil, add a pinch of salt, and sprinkle on fresh lemon juice.
  9. Toss everything together and serve.

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Notes

Substitutions, Add-Ons, & Alterations:
  • Substitute kale for spinach, arugula, spring mix, or other greens.
  • Use red beets in place of golden beets.
  • Try pomegranate, craisins, mandarin oranges, peaches, or other fruit in place of blueberries.
  • Replace cannellini beans with chickpeas, pinto beans, lentils, or other legumes.
  • Add wild rice, brown rice, or other grain (may contain gluten) in place of quinoa.
  • Substitute shredded carrots for riced cauliflower, sliced radishes, or chopped celery.
  • Instead of sunflower seeds, use pepitas, cashews (contains tree nuts), or other nuts or seeds (may contain tree nuts, peanuts, or sesame). 
* Any changes to the original recipe may alter the time, taste, temperature, and/or allergen content!