Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 medium beets (or 3 large)
  • 2 bunches kale (washed, center ribs removed and cut into thin pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or maple syrup substitute like choc zero)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar dressing (more or less to taste)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim and wash beets.
  • Place in a large baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Cool. Peel and julienne or chop.
  • Meanwhile, place a skillet over medium high heat. Add walnuts, maple syrup, and sea salt. Cook, stirring constantly for about four minutes.
  • (If you are easing a thin pan, you may need to cut the cooking time short to avoid burning.) Remove walnuts from pan and allow to cool on parchment paper.
  • Place kale in a large bowl. Cover clean hands with a teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle kale with a little salt and massage until tender. (Optional- read about massaging kale here.)
  • Add beets and cranberries and toss with desired amount of dressing. Top with walnuts and serve.