When asked what foods they don’t like, Beets are often at the top of children’s ”yuck” list—and the same is true for some adults. For me, it’s taken time (especially since, as a little girl, my Dad used to tell me to eat my beats because they’d put hair on my chest—why he thought that was so funny, I never did understand!) …practice, and a developed palette to truly appreciate the benefits—both for my physical body as well as for the whole sensory experience—of being a beet lover. On top of that, it’s taken some unique and tantalizing recipes to entice my tongue—and mind. And it takes both, right?
This recipe is one I’ve played around with a bit. It might be on the “bitter” side for some but the nutritional benefits are enough to make it a truly delectable experience, especially if you’re one to consider “nourishing” your every cell as somewhat of a “high” for your BodyMind!
Yesterday, I picked a few of the beets from my garden, as well as some other greens and herbs, and decided it was time to explore this salad once again!
Ingredients:
Greens blend—approximately 2 cups: Kale, Swiss Chard, Beat greens, Spinach
Herb blend (fresh herbs)—approximately ¼ cup: Parsley, oregano, chives, basil
4 Large beets, blanched and cut into small, bite-sized pieces
One whole grapefruit, sectioned, pith completely removed, and cut into bite-sized pieces (the combination of beet and grapefruit is delicious, I think. But if it’s a little on the bitter or tart side for you, substitute an orange instead!)
One large carrot, grated
½ a medium sized purple onion, thinly sliced
3 green onions, diced
¼ Cup (or more) roasted pumpkin seeds
One Tbsp hemp seeds
¼ Cup goat cheese crumbles
Dressing:
½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The fresh squeezed juice of ½ of a lemon
½ – 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & Pepper to taste
(Blend all ingredients together)
I hope you enjoy this delicious, nutritious blend!