RECIPE FROM EAT LOCAL
Heirloom beetroot is earthy and sweet. It marries exceptionally well with the tart taste of rhubarb, the saltiness of goat haloumi, and the pop of a scattering of juicy pomegranate seeds. Serve this festive salad as a starter or as part of a celebratory banquet — it is not only fresh and delectable, it is a beautiful addition to the table.
Heirloom Beetroot Salad with Grilled Goat Haloumi
Published on November 13, 2016
Ingredients
- 3 golden beetroot, leaves removed and scrubbed
- 3 Bull’s Blood beetroot, leaves removed and scrubbed
- 3 candy stripe beetroot, leaves removed and scrubbed extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt
- white pepper, freshly ground
- 2 stems rhubarb, leaves removed
- 1 teaspoon golden castor sugar
- 1 coral lettuce, washed and dried
- 200 g Witches Chase goat haloumi, sliced and grilled until golden
- 1 large pomegranate, cut in half widthwise
- ORANGE DRESSING:
- zest and 1/2 the juice from 1 orange
- 5 ml orange blossom water (optional)
- 1 teaspoon local honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
Method
- 1. To make the dressing, place all ingredients in a jar, secure the lid and shake like mad. Refrigerate until required.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut one of each variety of beetroot into quarters, place on a roasting tray, drizzle with oil, season and roast for 30 minutes, or until caramelised and tender. Set aside. Thinly slice the remaining beetroot using a mandolin. (Use the guard and watch those fingers!) Place sliced beetroot into three small bowls, using a different bowl for each variety. Cover with iced water and set aside.
- 3. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Cut the rhubarb into 5 cm batons and place on the tray in a tight row. Sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper, and bake for 10–12 minutes or until just-soft. Check with the tip of a knife. Remove and cool.
- 4. Arrange the salad on a large platter. Before serving, tap the pomegranate seeds over the salad, and finish by spooning the orange dressing to taste.
- 5. Note: Orange blossom water can be purchased from most supermarkets and delis.
