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.
2mediumgolden beets, peeled and thinly sliced or cubed
⅓cupunsalted pistachios
pinch ofred pepper flakes, optional
For the vinaigrette:
3Tbspchampagne vinegar
1Tbspdijon mustard
2Tbspmaple syrup
½tspsalt
2Tbspolive oil, sub cashew butter for oil-free
1clovegarlic, minced
⅓cupgolden 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.