Who said salads are boring? Well this salad is here to prove the haters wrong! I have been obsessing over this salad for the last month or so…it’s been my go-to salad for the summer. It’s easy to start adding too many ingredients to a salad, but sometimes less is more. You want the individual flavors to stand out on their own but also blend well together when you are lucky enough to get everything all in one bite. So the stars of the show are roasted yellow beets – which scream summer, sweet red grapes, roasted and salted pistachios and feta cheese. All of this deliciousness is tossed with thin strips of lacinato kale and a light red wine vinaigrette made with whole grain mustard. Holla! Yep, it’s a party in your mouth and you definitely don’t want to miss the party! Oh, and try topping it with grilled chicken breast to turn the party up a notch!
- 4 C lacinato kale - chopped into thin ribbon size pieces
- 2 cooked golden beets - chopped into small squares
- ½ C red grapes, halved
- ¼ C roasted pistachios
- ¼ C feta cheese - cut into small cubes
- ¼ C red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp whole grain dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ C good quality olive oil
- kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste
- Whisk all ingredients together, set aside
- Add all ingredients to a large salad bowl. Pour desired amount of dressing over the top and toss to coat. Serve immediately.