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Fig Kale Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese


  • Author: rosemary
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A vibrant and fresh salad featuring roasted golden beets, juicy figs, creamy goat cheese, and hearty cannellini beans, making it a delightful dish for any season.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium golden beet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 3 cups kale (washed and shredded)
  • 5 whole figs (sliced in half)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 ounce goat cheese (or vegan alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon white miso paste
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash, trim, and cut the golden beet into ½ inch squares, tossing with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast for 25 minutes until golden and allow them to cool.
  4. Mix the remaining olive oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, white miso paste, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl for the dressing.
  5. In a large bowl, massage the shredded kale with half of the dressing until softened; let sit for 5 minutes.
  6. Combine fig halves, drained beans, and roasted beets into the kale bowl, then crumble goat cheese on top and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
  7. Gently toss to combine and serve.

Notes

Best served immediately. Can store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days. Add goat cheese just before serving for optimal texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: salad, kale, beets, figs, goat cheese, vegetarian