Salad. Thought of by many as a side or a starter is often made light and delicate. This salad that you are about to embark on is all but light and delicate. It is in no way a side or starter. It is a meal.
Filled with amazing seasonal vegetables both hard and soft. The vegetables juices lightly coat the tossed kale, creating a savory dressing. This salad will not need any support to stand as a filling, delicious meal.
I hope you enjoy this salad as much as we do. Use the vegetables that are available to you. Let us know what you come up with.
- 1 Large Bunch Kale (Stems Removed, Chopped Large)
- 1 Zucchini (Halved, Sliced into One Inch Pieces)
- 2 Carrots (Peeled, Cut into Large Sticks)
- 1 Medium Onion (Cut into Large Wedges)
- 1 Medium Beet (Peeled, Halved and Sliced Very Thin)
- 12-15 Fingerling or Baby Potatoes (Halved or Quartered depending on potato size)
- 1 Can Garbanzo Beans (Drained and Rinsed)
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1tsp Red Pepper
- 1tsp Thyme
- 1tsp Dried Basil
- 1tsp Salt
- 1tsp Pepper
- 1-2 Green Onions (For Garnish)
- 1 Lemon (Sliced into Wedges for Garnish)
- Preheat oven to 400 Degrees. Wash and prepare all produce.
- On a baking pan coated lightly with olive oil, spread out all the cut vegetables and garbanzo beans. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle spice blend. Toss to coat.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until all vegetables are soft and some have started to brown, stirring halfway through.
- In a large bowl, add the kale and roasted vegetables. Toss to combine.
- Serve for an entrée with a lemon wedge. Enjoy.