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Kale, Spinach, Iceberg, Beet, & Radish Salad

Here's how you make Kale, Spinach, Iceberg, Beet, & Radish Salad
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • GREENS (5 cups)
  • 2 1/4 cups baby kale (you can use curly kale; but, see the note below)
  • 1 3/4 cups baby spinach, stems removed
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce, rough chopped
  • SALAD
  • 2 cups shredded beet (raw, peeled)
  • 3/4 to 1 cup sliced radish (watermelon radishes are pretty if you can find them)
  • 5 to 6 scallions, diced (white and green parts)
  • 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jam (or preserves, I use sugar free)
  • 3 to 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard (stone ground)
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Vinaigrette ... Add everything to a small bowl; and, mix to combine. Note: 3/1, oil/vinegar is the classic ratio. And, start with that; but, if you like it not as sweet, add the extra 1/2 tablespoon of the oil and vinegar. Also, I tend to like my dressing more acidic; so, I usually add more vinegar to mine. Start with the basic mix; then, adjust to your tastes. Once mixed, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

  • Step 2: Greens and Salad ... Simply add the greens to a large bowl; and toss to combine. Add all the salad ingredients to the greens, along with 1/2 of the vinaigrette; and lightly toss. Then, add more vinaigrette if needed. I tend to dress my salads lightly; but, use as much as you like.

  • Step 3: Note: When working with beets, you may want to use gloves. You will end up with red fingers. But, soaking your fingers in a little lemon juice will remove the stains, just in case.

  • Step 4: Serve and ENJOY! ... As I said, this is such a great salad; and, really goes with just about anything. It is also a perfect salad to entertain with.

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