Fruit, Beets and Radish Salad
Elena DugganIngredients:
- 1 med beetroot, peeled and finely shaved
- 2 med Target beetroots, peeled and finely shaved
- 4 med radishes, finely shaved
- 5 medium figs, quartered
- 1 pomegranate, seeds only
- 50g Pink and purple microherbs (radish/ purple basil/ red kale/ red garnet/ sorrel)
- Homemade Labne
Dressing
- 100g EVOO, Australian
- 75g Red wine or raspberry vinegar
- White pepper, to taste
- Murray River salt, to taste
- Stevia optional
Optional Presentation
- Hazelnuts toasted and roughly chopped
Method:
- In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, pepper and salt and toss beetroot through gently, set aside to soften, pickle and gently marinate for up to 30 minutes.
- Drain the beetroot but reserve liquid. Whisk olive oil through remaining liquid to create dressing. Adjust acidity with stevia if desired.
- On a large flat platter, arrange beetroot, radishes, and figs, and then scatter pomegranate seeds, microherbs and dollops of goat’s cheese or Labne.
- Drizzle over desired quantity of dressing.
Notes
- Fresh raspberries and blackberries are a nice alternative or addition to the figs.
- Coconut yoghurt can be substituted for goats cheese for a dairy free/ vegan alternative.
- Instead using Labne, you could also use 125g Goats chevre or Danish feta
Health Notes:
- Gluten free
- Grain free
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan option
- Paleo option
- Low fructose/ sugar free
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