Beets are great for your liver, but how do you work them into your diet?

My nutrient-packed Summer Beet Salad is perfect for warm weather meals.

This colorful salad contains organic beets, kale, and beet greens (yes, you can eat them!) combined with creamy avocado, kalamata olives, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing.

Great for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a plant-based recipe.

Rich in fiber, antioxidants, anticancer foods, and healthy fats, this easy-to-make salad is gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Summer Beet Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes  |  Cook time: 5 minutes  |  Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 organic beets, peeled and chopped (save the leaves)
• 2 cups organic kale, chiffonade or chopped
• 2 cups organic beet leaves, chiffonade or chopped
• 2 stalks organic celery, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sundried tomatoes in olive oil
• 10 organic kalamata olives, halved
• 1 organic avocado, cubed
• ¼ cup organic sunflower seeds
• Dash of black pepper
• Dash of sea salt

Dressing

• ¼ cup organic balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Add about an inch of filtered water to a medium skillet, bring to a boil.
2. Add the beetroot to the pan and boil for 5 minutes, until slightly soft. Remove from the heat, drain the water, and set aside to cool.
3. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add the beets when cool.
4. Mix in the dressing 5 minutes before serving to soften the greens.

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