Warm Beet and Kale Goat Cheese Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch Kale
Red onion
Balsamic vinegar
2 Beets
Goat cheese
PREPARTION
Bring a heavily salted pot of water to boil and add the beets whole. Boil until the beets are tender (stick a fork in them and see if they are the level of done-ness that you like).
In the meantime, wash and devein the kale. Cut into ribbons.
Thinly slice the onion.
Add olive oil, onion, salt and pepper to a hot skillet. Saute very briefly before adding the kale. Saute for another few moments, you don't want to cook this fully so keep it on the short side. Everything should be nearly raw, just starting to get wilted.
In the final 30 seconds or so, add the balsamic vinegar and stir. You want it to get the tiniest bit caramelized. You may need to add more salt and pepper to taste at this stage.
Remove from heat and plate. Add the warm, cut beets over the top and garnish with goat cheese.
Between the beets, onions and the balsamic, you get a sweet tasting salad medley with some real body. This is a great side dish if you're super hungry but trying to be healthy!
