I know what you’re going to say. Beets! Really? But trust me, if you’ve never had marinated beets (which I can’t say that I had before this) this Kale Beet Quinoa Salad will be a revelation. Start them first because the roasting does take a while (50 minutes) but you can get the rest together or even have a long overdue chat with a friend while they simmer in the balsamic vinegar sugar sauce; I substituted honey. The Soy Honey Salmon and scrumptious Zucchini Corn side will have you heading to bed well fed, having eaten your share of veggies.

Try it if you don’t believe me (and let me know how it goes).