Beetroots have an earthy charm that teams so well with the fresh mint and basil. With the added crunch and creaminess of the macadamia nuts, this salad is perfect for the cooler months!
Function: Circo Therm®
Roast beetroot salad
Ingredients
100 g macadamia nuts
4 large beetroots
2 tsp sumac
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ bunch mint
½ bunch basil
50 g baby spinach leaves
1 punnet yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
100 g Persian fetta in oil
50 ml balsamic glaze
We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55–60 g, unless specified.
Method
Place the macadamia nuts onto the universal tray lined with baking paper. Place tray in the oven on shelf level 3. Select CircoTherm® at 160⁰C and cook for 10-12 minutes from a cold oven. When lightly golden, remove and set aside to cool.
Peel the beetroot and then dice into thin wedges. Place into a medium mixing bowl with the sumac, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper, and stir until everything is combined. Line universal tray with baking paper and spread out beetroot in a single layer. Cook beetroot on CircoTherm® at 160⁰C for 35-45 minutes on level 3, then set aside to cool.
While the beetroot is cooking, pick the mint and basil leaves and tear into 2-3 pieces.
With the back of a knife or under a clean pot crush the macadamia nuts slightly.
Place the Persian fetta in a small mixing bowl with the oil from the container. Using a whisk or spoon mix together until combined.
Put the beetroot into a large mixing bowl with the spinach, basil, mint and nuts and toss until combined, then pour onto serving platter.
Top salad with yellow cherry tomatoes, then add dollops of the fetta. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
No preheating of the oven is required for this recipe.
Authors Bio
Warren is a chef with over 20 years of cooking experience, ranging from Michelin Star Restaurants to 5 star Hotels. He is highly passionate about embracing technology to create food that is visually stunning, tasty and packed with a whole lot of nutritional goodness.