Rocket and Beetroot Salad is a simple recipe with clear steps and fresh flavour. If you are looking to get a nutrient filled salad you won’t be able to go past this Beetroot and Rocket salad. It has a tiny bit of naughty with the candied almonds but is just so full of goodness and taste you won’t be able to pass it up.
First, this dish uses Roasted Beetroot, Bunch Rocket, Handful Parsley Leaves to build flavour without making the method hard to follow. Then, the recipe keeps each step short, so it suits home cooks who want a reliable result.
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Rocket and Beetroot Salad
Ingredients
- 10 Roasted Beetroot Baby You can roast small baby beetroots in the oven for 45 minutes, let them cool peal and quarter.
- 1 Bunch Rocket
- 1 Handful Parsley Leaves
- 60 grams Roasted Almonds
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 100 grams Goats Cheese
- ½ tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Place sugar in a large saucepan on a low heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sugar has melted. It is important not to stir but instead to gradually tilt the pan to move the sugar around as it completely melts. You sugar syrup should be clear with no granuals. Throw in your nuts and mix. Turn nuts our on to a piece of baking paper. Try to keep separate as much as possible. Allow to cool.
- Add the washed Rocket and Parsley to a salad bowl and layer on top the Baby Beets that are diced or quarter depending on size.
- whisk the vinegar and olive oil together with a fork and lightly dress your salad.
- add the crumbled goats cheese and nuts to garnish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this recipe good for home cooks?
Because Rocket and Beetroot Salad uses a clear method and familiar ingredients, it is easy to follow at home. It also gives strong flavour without adding too many hard steps.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?
Yes. First, prepare the ingredients or dressing ahead. Then, finish the final cooking or assembly close to serving time for the best texture.
Which ingredients matter most in this dish?
The key ingredients are Roasted Beetroot, Bunch Rocket, Handful Parsley Leaves. Therefore, fresh produce and good pantry staples will make the biggest difference to flavour.
Where can I find more recipes like this?
You can explore our cooking classes, browse food and wine events, or visit our cookbooks for more home cooking ideas.
