Kale, Beet & Lentil Salad with Golden Dressing
Packed with nutrients from beets and kale, and fiber from lentils, this Kale, Beet & Lentil Salad with Golden Dressing is as nutritious as it is delicious!
Kale, Beet & Lentil Salad with Golden Dressing
Servings: 4
Calories: 647kcal
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup (60 mL) neutral oil (e.g. avocado, canola, etc.)
- ¼ cup (15 g) nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup (60 mL) tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
For the Salad:
- 2 bunches kale , ribs removed, cut into ribbons widthwise
- 2 medium roasted beets , chilled, peeled and diced
- 1½ cups (285 g) Beluga lentils, cooked (or a 14-ounce/400-gram can, drained and rinsed)
- 1-2 avocados , pitted, peeled and diced
- 1 cup (150 g) seedless red grapes, halved
- ¼ cup (25 g) sliced almonds, toasted
- ¼ cup (30 g) pumpkin seeds, toasted
Instructions
- In a blender, add all the dressing ingredients and process until smooth.
- Massage the kale in a large bowl. Add the beets and lentils, tossing gently. When you are ready to serve the salad, gently toss in the avocado, grapes, almonds, and pumpkin seeds and drizzle the dressing in, to taste. (You might not use the whole batch of dressing; save the rest in a covered jar in the fridge.)
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kale, Beet & Lentil Salad with Golden Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647
Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 57mg2%
Potassium 873mg25%
Carbohydrates 70g23%
Fiber 23g92%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 2959IU59%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 157mg16%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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