Sweet Kale & Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of kale leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ BetaSweet® maroon carrot, shaved
• 10 dried apricots, chopped
• 3 tbsp chopped pecans
• ¼ cup feta cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• zest of one lemon

Preparation

1. Place chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and massage leaves well with hands, incorporating oil fully throughout bunch.
2. Add remaining salad base ingredients: shaved BetaSweet® maroon carrot, dried apricots, chopped pecans, feta and basil.
3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, honey and lemon zest.
4. Top salad base with dressing, add salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Let sit for at least 5 minutes to allow kale to soften and flavors to fully incorporate. Then serve.
5. Can store refrigerated with dressing on for 3 to 4 days.

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