A classic flavour pairing; earthy grounding beetroot meets tangy robust goats cheese and bright herbaceous greens all balance each other perfectly in this simple and deeply satisfying salad.
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Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad
MIX cooked BEETROOT with vinegar, salt, + pepper.
SPREAD onto serving platter lettuce leaves + cucumber + beetroot.
PLACE goats cheese log straight from the fridge, so it’s firm on a plate or board – sprinkle over chopped chives and roll cheese gently press chives on cheese to evenly coat. CUT goats cheese log into slices.
ARRANGE goats cheese around plated beetroot; garnish with herbs + herb flowers and pumpkin seeds if you are using.
SERVE as is or drizzled with balsamic glaze, balsamic vinaigrette or a Chive & Thyme Dressing.
ADD SPICES like ½ – 1 tsp chilli flakes, sumac, smoked paprika or sesame seeds.
SWAP – ADD HERBS dried – oregano, marjoram, Italian, Provence. FRESH basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, mint, chervil.
ADD VEG | pickled veg- radish, kohlrabi, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, peppadews, olives, capers.
DAIRY-FREE SWAP goats cheese for plant-based cheese.
ADD NUTS like toasted almonds, walnut pieces or dried fruits like cranberries chopped.