Winter Beet and Grapefruit Salad with Kiwi Citrus Vinaigrette

This was the tastiest salad I’ve made at home in awhile! The best part was that it took me all of 5 minutes to throw it together. So many flavors going on salty, sweet, and tart from the citrus vinaigrette. Definitely on repeat for tomorrow!

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Winter Beet and Grapefruit Salad

Ingredients

Winter Beet and Grapefruit Salad

• 2 cups chopped salad mix- romaine purple cabbage and baby kale  (I like the Dole chopped salad blend minus the dressing and toppings for an easy go to option)
• 2 love beets diced
• 1 grapefruit tough membrane removed and cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp crumbled bacon
• 2 tbsp dried cherries no sugar added
• 10 pistachios chopped
• 1 tbsp reduced fat feta optional ***eliminate if doing Whole 30
• salt & pepper to taste

Kiwi Citrus Vinaigrette: 

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 kiwis peeled
• 1 lemon juiced
• 2-3 cuties or 1 orange juiced
• 1 small shallot chopped
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard check ingredients
• 2 tbsp beet juice optional for color
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Vinaigrette: In a sauté pan heat oil over medium heat and add shallot. Sauté until soft. Add to a blender or magic bullet (which I prefer for small batches of dressing). Add remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth.
2. Layer salad ingredients and top with Kiwi Citrus Vinaigrette

If you prefer a creamy dressing you could emulsify 1/2 cup olive oil and add to vinaigrette in blender. Pulse until smooth. Enjoy!