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Heart BEET Salad

Heart Beet Salad

It’s often said that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach.  I don’t know about you, but I find food to be a love language.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’re seeing love show up in many forms.  If you’re opting for a cozy home cooked meal over eating out this year, there are a variety of delicious options that nourish the heart, body and soul.  It’s nice to dress up and go out on the town, but there is something fun, flirty and heartfelt about staying home.  Cooking is a big part of our relationships and something we enjoy doing together or enjoying alone as we connect to the relationship with ourself.  It combines many things we love such as nourishing foods, community, connection and making memories.

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I often choose a delicious steak (bison or beef), roasted red potatoes, green beans (or veggie of choice) and a salad.  I also love to sweeten up the menu with my Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries

❤️ I welcome you to check out a magazine article that I co-created with a local magazine.  Sharing my full Valentine’s Menu here: A Date Night Dinner for Two

This Heart Beet salad is simple to make, packs a delicious punch of flavors and provides a variety of health-promoting properties.

Beets support the health of your heart, digestive system and brain.  They nourish the liver which supports detoxification.  Beets also help to eliminate inflammation, boost athletic performance and are low in caloric intake.  They are loaded with potassium, vitamins and antioxidants.

This Heart Beet recipe can pair with a protein for a main meal or compliment a main dish as a sexy side.  I invite you to enjoy the recipe as it’s shared or spice it up with a variety of nuts, seeds, cheeses or an added touch of red onion.

Heart Beet Salad

Heart Beet Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Arugula or Mixed Greens of Choice
2 Beets, cut into bite size squares or hearts using a heart shaped cookie cutter
Goat Cheese (regular or cranberry and tarragon)
Sliced nuts (almonds, walnuts and pine nuts are a great option)

Optional: Red Radish Microgreens and Red Onions, thinly sliced

To Prepare the Beets:

Preheat oven to 425 degree

Gently toss beets in 1-2 Tbsp avocado oil or oil of choice.
Roast in a cast iron or oven safe pan for 30 minutes. Flipping half way through the cooking process.
Beets are fully cooked when a fork or knife can be pinched through them.

To Prepare the Salad:
1. In a bowl or serving platter, place greens as a base.
2. Mix the microgreens (if using) with the salad greens.
3. Top the greens  with beets and  goat cheese.
5. Sprinkle nuts, if using and serve with dressing.

 

White Balsamic Dressing:

½ cup  Infused Olive Oil or Oil of Choice https://oliveandbasket.com

¼ cup White Balsamic Vinegar https://oliveandbasket.com

1 Tbsp raw honey

Optional: Salt and Pepper to taste

Dressing Directions:

In a mason jar with lid or mixing bowl, mix oil with a gradual drip of balsamic to taste.  Depending on the desired sweetness.  Add the honey for desired texture and taste.  If using, finish with salt and pepper.  Shake or stir to combine ingredients before serving with the salad.  Leftovers can be stored in a mason jar or storage container.

ENJOY!

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, have fun “cooking up” a dash of  laughter, a spoonful of togetherness and heap of love while you make your own memories. ❤️

XOXO,

Kim

Summer Peachy Beet Salad

Summer is in full swing and so are the local farmers markets.  With so many people starting their own gardens this year and supporting local, we are enjoying a delicious bounty of local fresh produce.  Each week I’ve been sharing (through Facebook) the goodies I’ve been growing and buying and the different ways to prep them.

Today for Farmers Market Friday, I am spotlighting two of my farm fresh favorites- beets and peaches.  Not only are they delicious and display a gorgeous array of color, they pack many health benefits too.

Beets are a powerhouse of health and provide tons of nutritional value.  They help keep blood pressure in check, help to reduce inflammation, provide digestive support and they help to support brain health.  Beets also help support the liver, which is a vital part of our natural detoxification process.  Something we need for better health and immune support.  They’ve also been linked to weight loss and improved athletic performance.

Peaches are a juicy and tasty summer fruit that is packed with antioxidants and nutrients.  It’s been shown to improve heart health, aid digestion, reduce allergies and protect skin.  Something we especially need to be mindful of when we are outside during the summer months.  They are also hydrating.  Which we definitely need during the hot summertime.

This recipe is so flexible and you can play around with a variety of toppings such as dressings, cheeses, nuts and berries.

 

Summer Peachy Beet Salad

Ingredients:

2 Peaches, sliced into bite size pieces http://www.willowspringsproduce.com
Arugula or Mixed Greens of Choice
2 Beets, cut into bite size squares http://www.willowspringsproduce.com
Goat Cheese (regular or cranberry and tarragon)
Sliced nuts (almonds, walnuts and pine nuts are a great option)

Optional: Red Radish Microgreens  https://www.marylandmicrogreens.com

To Prepare the Beets:

Preheat oven to 425 degree

Toss beets in 1-2 Tbsp avocado oil or oil of choice.
Roast in a cast iron or oven safe pan for 30 minutes. Stirring throughout the cooking process.
Beets will have a golden color and be done when a fork or knife can be pinched through them.

 

To Prepare the Salad:
1. In a bowl or serving platter, place greens as a base.
2. Mix the microgreens (if using) with the salad greens.
3. Top the greens  with beets, peaches and then goat cheese.
5. Sprinkle nuts, if using and serve with dressing.

White Balsamic Dressing:

½ cup  Infused Olive Oil or Oil of Choice https://oliveandbasket.com

¼ cup White Balsamic Vinegar https://oliveandbasket.com

1 Tbsp raw honey

Optional: Salt and Pepper to taste

Dressing Directions:

In a mason jar with lid or mixing bowl, mix oil with a gradual drip of balsamic to taste.  Depending on the desired sweetness.  Add the honey for desired texture and taste.  If using, finish with salt and pepper.  Shake or stir to combine ingredients before serving with the salad.

Enjoy! ?

XOXO,

Kim