Beet and Kale Salad with Ginger Turmeric Dressing
When you are looking for a nutritious and hearty salad that will fuel you up and give you a boost, this Healthy Beet and Kale Salad with Ginger Turmeric Dressing is loaded up with super nutrient packed foods including roasted beets, carrots, kale, radishes, and chickpeas, tossed in a bright lemon, ginger, and turmeric vinaigrette.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 small beets
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 3 radishes (thinly sliced)
- 4 cups kale (stems removed and chopped finely)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (finely chopped)
Ginger Turmeric Vinaigrette Dressing
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450
- Slice beets into eighths. Spread out on a small baking sheet in an even layer. Coat in a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping half way through cooking.
- While the beets cook, use a zester to finely grate the ginger and garlic. Combine ginger and garlic with other salad ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a glass jar. Seal tightly with a lid and shake until combined.
- Add kale to a large bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and massage gently between fingers until kale softens and becomes a bright green. Add cooked and slightly cooled beets, grated carrot, radishes, chickpeas, and walnuts. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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