fall foods: marinated beets and kale

Kale (blanched to bright green) + beets (boiled to just tender & peeled.)  Chopped and cubed. 

Plus a balsalmic vinaigrette.  Mix all of the ingredients below. 

4 T. Balsamic vinegar
2 t. Dijon mustard
1 t. dried thyme or 2 t. fresh
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 C. virgin olive oil
1/2 t. salt (or to taste)

Let the onions marinate for an hour or more in the dressing.  And then pour over the beets and greens.  Toss to combine.   Lovely.

This is one of my favorite fall foods.  Adapted from this recipe on Epicurious.  (Note: beet greens can be used in place of kale.)