I am back with Heart Healthy #SundaySupper after a little hiatus with the holidays and other posts to get up. I jumped at signing up for this one as I already wanted to make a big healthy dinner salad. I had a craving for kale and roasted beets badly!! I know, call me crazy, not your average things to crave. So this Kale Roasted Beet Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing kind of evolved from that.
Ken had also bought me some delicacies from Williams and Sonoma for my birthday and one was avocado oil. Avocados have had some really good press lately for being heart healthy. So into the salad the avocado oil went and it also aided in roasting the beets to perfection. I know it is an expensive item, so I did cut it with olive oil.
Next for another heart healthy discovery is this new little vegetable called Kalettes. They are a fusion of flavor of kale and brussel sprouts. They can be eaten raw or cooked and they went fabulous in this salad also. Gave it a little heartier chew leaving them whole. When I say to Ken it is vegetarian night and we are having a dinner salad, I usually get a moan. Well, this time he was perfectly happy and kept raving about the flavors. He said he would eat this salad again and again.
Everyone here loved the Kalettes and I can’t wait to create other dishes with them. This was Ken’s find at the grocery store. I told him to look for something funky and different. He scored aces!! Also, don’t forget to remove the fibrous ribs and give your kale a massage, by rubbing the leaves between the palms of your hands. It will become less bitter, brighter green and more silky, making it more paltable and enjoyable.
My favorite part of the salad was the beets. I love them when they are roasted! So sweet and delicious. Beets are heart healthy too, even more so when they are not cooked. You can also just grate them straight into a salad but I went for a little drizzle with avocado/olive oil and truffle salt. Using a flavored salt, I find you don’t need as much. Also be careful of the salt as the feta is salty too. Salt is not a heart healthy ingredient so back off a bit on it.
The Recipe

Kale Roasted Beet Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing #SundaySupper
A large meal sized heart healthy salad.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp. fig strawberry balsamic reduction
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 Tbsp. honey
Salad
- 3-4 large beets, diced
- Truffle salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 1 large bunch Kale, large rib removed and leaves massaged
- 12 Kalettes, if available
- Pecans, toasted
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Place beets on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive and avocado oil. Add the truffle salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 35-45 min. until very tender.
- Meanwhile whisk in a small bowl the salad dressing ingredients. Set aside.
- When ready to serve plate the kale and kalettes. In the center add a mound of beets. Scatter around a few pecans and one orange per plate. Top with a small amount of feta cheese and the dressing.

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Comments & Reviews
Ethel @eatingininstead says
Kalettes! How cute! This looks like a beautiful salad.
Tara Noland says
Thank you Ethel!
Renee says
First of all, now I have a mission of finding kalettes.
Second, this is a salad I know my husband would enjoy because of the dressing, beets, mandarin oranges, and pecans.
Tara Noland says
Thanks Renee, hope you locate those kalettes!
Stacy says
I’ve never even heard of kalettes but they look adorable. Since I love kale and Brussels sprouts, I know I’ll like their love child. What a gorgeous salad, Tara!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Stacy!
Shelby says
Looks like you got a winner here! I have seen the Kalettes in the grocery too, now I’m definitely going to grab some next time I see them. Love the combination of the earthy beets and the honey balsalmic dressing. I have a feeling I’d be willing to eat this every day too!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Shelby, I hope you like the kalettes!
Nichole says
What a gorgeous salad!!
Tara Noland says
Thank you Nichole!
Liz says
One of my girlfriends emailed me about kalettes about 6 months ago, but I haven’t found them locally yet. I’m going to intensify my search. If I ever see beets on a restaurant menu, I must order them, so I know I’d be a huge fan of your gorgeous salad!
Tara Noland says
I do love my beets and the kalettes are worth the search Liz, thanks!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
This is an absolutely beautiful winter salad! I need to roast up some beets!
Tara Noland says
Thank you Sarah!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says
Kalettes?! Oh my word…I need to have these little jewels. This salad is beautiful. It is one to eat with your eyes as well as your fork. Love it!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Shannon!
MealDiva says
Kalettes- sound like the perfect addition to a winter salad!
Tara Noland says
Thanks Jennifer, we really liked them. Can’t wait to try them cooked!
Sue Lau says
Kalettes sounds so cute! We have kale sprouts here. Love the look of your salad. Great post!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Sue!
[email protected] says
What a gorgeous salad Tara. it’s got my name written all over it!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Nancy!
Tracy says
I have never had roasted beets, but it sounds like something I definitely need to try! This looks lovely!
Tara Noland says
You must try roasted beets, they are so sweet and delicious, takes them to a new level!
David @ CookingChat says
I like beets roasted or grilled. Looks like a great salad!
Tara Noland says
Thank you David!
The Ninja Baker says
What a thoughtful hubby, Tara! Lucky he has good taste…Those kalettes look adorable and the avocado oil is intriguing. Roasted beets certainly do brighten up a recipe…And seeing your sunny face in the SundaySupper line up always brightens things up, too!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Kim!
Shaina says
Beets are my favorite salad ingredient. That vinaigrette sounds tooooo delicious!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Shaina!
Kimberly says
omg, omg, omg … if it weren’t 19 degrees and snowing like the dickens here in St. Louis, I would be heading to my grocery store right now to find some kalettes! They are so stinkin’ cute … and sound amazing!
As does that dressing! It’s going on my to-make list ASAP!
Tara Noland says
LOL, they are so cute and delicious too, never mind heart healthy!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Yum this salad just sounds AMAZING!! Love the strawberry fig in the dressing too, I’m drooling!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much, I love balsamic vinegar too!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
You can’t beat your beet salad!
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Cindy!
Laura Dembowski says
I’m having a kale salad for dinner tonight. It’s one of my favorites. I just heard Trader Joe’s has those kale sprouts and I am dying to try them.
Tara Noland says
Love Trader Joe’s so much, jealous that you can go there!! Thanks Laura, enjoy!!
Sarah says
This is my mom personified – how can you go wrong with all these decadent ingredients?
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Sarah!
Joy | The Joyful Foodie says
Kalettes are a fusion of two of my favorite greens. I’m going to keep an eye out for them next time I’m at the market!
Tara Noland says
I can’t wait to try them cooked!!
Courtney @ NeighborFood says
Oh my goodness! Those kalettes are the cutest!! What a pretty salad too. So nice to see some color on this dreary winter day.
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Courtney!!
Constance Smith says
What a gorgeous salad!!
Tara Noland says
Thanks Constance!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Your salad takes home the crown at this beauty pagent. Love all of the colors.
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Lauren!
Diana Rambles says
This is a fantastic looking salad. I Yum’d it!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Diana!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
I love everything about this salad! Talk about the perfect earthy combination of flavors. Yum!