Beetroot and pear warm salad
Serves 4 excellent lunch dish or main course with some optional extras
Beetroot and pear warm salad
Ok folks this is a wonderful salad that is fit for any occasion, but first its best to know what you are eating. Here is some information about this wonder food from http://www.lovebeetroot.co.uk/
Beetroot benefits
Beetroot contains betaine, a substance that relaxes the mind and is used to treat depression.
It also contains trytophan (also found in chocolate!) which contributes to a sense of well being.
Keep calm
Don’t be alarmed, if after eating beetroot, there are pink side effects! It’s the red pigment in beetroot which passes harmlessly through the digestive system.
Serves 4
Ingredients
This is for a main course to feed 4 people. If you want to service this salad as a starter simply use half the amount.
8 medium fresh beetroots
4 pears
Rocket leaves
Soft goats cheese
Balsamic vinegar
Salad dressing (optional)
Roasted walnuts
Options for main course
Mashed potatoes
Roasted potatoes
Equipment
Medium roasting tray
Method
Start with the beetroot
Wash the beets and place them in a pot of warm water. Do not top or tail them or break the skin, this will let all the amazing colour run out during the cooking process. Let them boil until they are soft or the skin peels off.
When the beets are soft, pull off the skins. If the beets are older you will need to peel the skin off with a knife or peeler.
Cut the beetroots in 4 and place them on the roasting try, sprinkle with olive oil and place in a hot oven.
Once the beets are crispy (about 20-30 mins) peel the pears and cut into quarters
Add the pears and walnuts to the roasting try (try to keep them separate from the beets).
Leave for about 10 minutes, but keep an eye on the Walnuts they can burn easily.
To prep the rest of the dish:
Place the rocket on the plate
Arrange the beets, walnuts & pears on the rocket and add the goats cheese and potato.
You can dress to taste.
This dish is really tasty and very healthy, enjoy it.
Has the same effect on your mood as chocolate!
Wonderful in a salad
Excellent salad
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