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Summer salad with shredded beetroot


Summer salad with shredded beetroot

Ingredients

1 raw beetroot, peeled and coarsely grated or chopped into batons
1tbsp balsamic vinegar
1tsp Dijon mustard
3tbsp olive oil
300g (11oz) mixed baby saladleaves
2–3tbsp pine nuts, toasted
1 box mustard and cress



     


In short
Preparation time:
15 mins
Serves:
6 people
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Course:
Salad

Nutrition (per portion)
  • 139 calories
  • 13g fat (1g saturates)
  • 2g carbs (2g total sugars)

Method

1. Put the beetroot into a bowl. Spoon over the balsamic vinegar, cover and chill for at least 1–2hr or overnight.

2. Whisk together the Dijon mustard and olive oil in a small bowl. Season.

3. Put the salad leaves and pine nuts into a large bowl, add the dressing and toss. Spoon beetroot on top and scatter over the mustard and cress. Serve immediately.

Get ahead
Prepare and marinate the beetroot and make the dressing up to a day ahead.



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