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Beet, Kale, and Walnut Salad

Ali Segersten (author)
Beet, Kale, and Walnut Salad

Beets are a nutrient dense food, particularly rich in folates that protects us from heart disease, birth defects, and certain cancers. Kale is a powerful anti-cancer food rich in organosulfur compounds. Walnuts are very high in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation, protect against cardiovascular disease, and improve cognitive function. Serve this nutrient-dense salad with Rosemary-Lemon Roasted Salmon and cooked Millet for a balanced meal.

Ingredients

Salad

4 small beets peeled and cubed
1 bunches kale rinsed and chopped
1 cups raw walnuts lightly roasted

Dressing

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons finsly chopped fresh basil (optional)
¼ teaspoons sea salt

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Recipe serves 6

Calories from
  • Protein 8%
  • Net carbs 15%
  • Fat 77%
Full nutrition facts
Macros
Energy & Macronutrients
Calories
217kcal
Protein
4.5g
Total Carbohydrates
11.8g
Dietary Fiber
4.1g
Net Carbs
7.8g
Total Sugars
7g
Sucrose
2.4g
Glucose
0.62g
Fructose
0.58g
Total Fat
18.3g
Saturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.9g
Sodium
149mg
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
37.8mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.12mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.22mg
Niacin (B3)
0.8mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
0.31mg
Vitamin B6
0.18mg
Folate (B9)
93.8µg
Choline
9.9mg
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
1.4mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
155µg
Minerals
Minerals
Calcium
126mg
Iron
1.6mg
Magnesium
51.9mg
Phosphorus
99.6mg
Potassium
380mg
Zinc
0.89mg
Copper
0.33mg
Manganese
1.2mg
Selenium
1.5µg
Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine
0.14g
Isoleucine
0.19g
Leucine
0.31g
Lysine
0.17g
Methionine
0.06g
Phenylalanine
0.2g
Threonine
0.17g
Tryptophan
0.05g
Valine
0.21g
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine
0.2g
Arginine
0.46g
Aspartic Acid
0.46g
Cystine
0.06g
Glutamic Acid
0.81g
Glycine
0.21g
Proline
0.2g
Serine
0.23g
Tyrosine
0.13g
Fatty Acids
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (18:1 cis)
6.3g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)
1.7g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (LA)
7.2g
Other
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene
1116µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
10.5µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
2399µg
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols)
Phytosterols
27.2mg
Stigmasterol
0.83mg
Other Compounds
Betaine
63.6mg