Shredded Beet Kale Superfood Salad

This delicious shredded beet and kale superfood salad is loaded with nutritious ingredients like kale, roasted beets, pumpkin seeds, and dried cherries. It's the perfect healthy winter salad! (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan option)

If you're a long time Lively Table reader, you may already know that I'm obsessed with beets, and you've probably guessed that I love kale salads, so I've combined them into one delicious, nutritious superfood salad!

Why You'll Love This Shredded Beet and Kale Superfood Salad

For one thing, this salad is loaded with shredded, roasted beets that turn it a beautiful pink color. It's also full of massaged, chopped kale, sweet dried cherries, pumpkin seeds (or pepitas), and salty feta cheese. The result is super flavorful and nutritious salad that's perfect for beating those winter blues helping you feel super healthy.

A Word About 'Superfoods'

Although it's in the title, I'm sometimes hesitant to use the word 'superfood'. People can often be mislead by the term, and tend to think that eating one particular food will undo any negative health behaviors or habitual unhealthy eating. Like one piece of kale or a tablespoon of goji berries will provide enough health benefits to protect against the effects of too much sugar, smoking, or being sedentary. That's simply not the case. No single food is a magic bullet.

And really, most fruits and vegetables are loaded with tons of nutrients and antioxidants, not just those traditionally labeled superfoods. So you should always aim for a variety! Superfood or not, this shredded beet kale salad is a delicious way to add lots of nutrients to your diet this winter. Once you start eating it, you won't be able to stop!

How To Make This Shredded Beet Kale Salad

Roast and shred the beets.

1. Wash the best well and wrap them tightly in foil. Place them in a baking dish.
2. Roast until soft, about 40-60 minutes.
3. Let beets cool enough to comfortably handle them.
4. Gently use your hands to peel back the skin.
5. Grate beets with a large-hole box grater or julienne with a sharp knife.

Make the salad.

1. Wash and finely chop kale into ribbons. Drizzle kale with oil and massage with your hands for a few minutes until softened.
2. Add the shredded beets, cherries, pepitas, and feta.
3. Whisk the dressing ingredients together.
4. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine.

Recipe Tips and Variations

• Don't skip massaging the kale. It takes the kale from tough and difficult to chew to softened and enjoyable to eat!
• If you don't have dried cherries, you can use another dried fruit, like dried cranberries or raisins.
• Omit the feta for a vegan version.
• Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This salad is great for meal prep because kale doesn't get soggy!

Love kale? Try these other delicious kale salads!

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