Jun 09 2026

Beet Salad Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Roasted Baby Beets | Goat Cheese | Tuscan Kale | Roasted Red Pepper | Avo | Red Onion | Candied Nuts

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Beets

  1. 1

    Roasting the Beets

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Wash the baby beets thoroughly and trim the tops, leaving about 1 inch of stem. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 45-60 minutes or until a knife easily pierces through. Remove from the oven, unwrap, and let cool. Once cool, peel the skin off and cut into wedges.

Prepare the Salad

  1. 2

    Prepare the Kale

    Wash the Tuscan kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and roughly chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, massage the kale with a pinch of salt for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes tender.

  2. 3

    Prep the Vegetables

    Slice the roasted red pepper into strips, dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion.

Make the Dressing

  1. 4

    Combine the Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 5

    Combine All Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted beet wedges, massaged kale, roasted red pepper strips, diced avocado, and sliced red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Top with crumbled goat cheese and candied nuts.

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