Roasted Beet Salad with Grilled Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium raw beets (with leaves and stems)
  • 2 cups of kale, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups of arugula
  • 1 cup of collard greens, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, chopped (Ask me for the recipe if you’re curious!)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Olive oil (for cooking and dressing)
  • Your favorite vinaigrette
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fischer & Wieser’s Pineapple, Coconut, Mango Tequila Sauce (optional, for a tropical twist)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Beets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash the beets thoroughly and wrap them in foil.
  • Roast in the oven for about 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork.  Allow them to cool, then peel and chop into bite-sized pieces. Save the leaves and stems.
  • Sauté the Beet Greens: Wash the beet leaves and stems. In a pan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat and sauté the leaves and stems until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the kale, arugula, collard greens, parsley, and lettuce.
  • Add the cooled, chopped beets and sautéed greens.
  • Add Protein: Toss in the chopped grilled chicken breasts. (Feel free to reach out if you’d like the recipe for the chicken!)
  • Dress It Up: Drizzle olive oil and your favorite vinaigrette over the salad. For a unique flavor twist, add a splash of Fischer & Wieser’s Pineapple, Coconut, Mango Tequila Sauce. Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Finish with Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.

Serve and Enjoy! Give the salad a good toss, making sure everything is beautifully combined. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of flavors.

This salad is a testament to the joy of gardening and the delight of sharing those yields through delicious, wholesome meals. Not only does it bring a colorful, nutritious option to your table, but it also encourages us to explore the versatility of garden veggies like beets, all while enjoying the process of creating something truly special from the ground up.