Unbeetable Salad

vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1kg assorted beets (pink, golden, candy cane)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • Goats’ cheese, crumbled
  • 4-5 Himalayan Flat Kale leaves

Preparation

Roasting Beetroots

  • Preheat oven at 180°C.
  • Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, thyme and garlic in a bowl.
  • Add the beets to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • On a baking tray, wrap the beets in a foil and place ’em in the oven. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Peel the beetroots when they are warm (not after they cool down).
  • After peeling, slice the beets into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Roasting Walnuts

  • In a baking tray – roast the walnuts in the oven for 7-8 minutes.
  • Roughly chop them once you remove them from the oven.

Dressing

  • While the beets are roasting, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, Dijon mustard, and salt to taste.

Assembly

  • In a big bowl – mix the kale, beets, and walnuts with the dressing. Top with goats’ cheese and enjoy your summer salad!