Salad can either be a bit monotonous or really mouthwatering. The difference is using interesting ingredients, complementing textures, and an elevated dressing. We show you how with this superb salad, made with oven-roasted beetroot, toasted almonds, creamy feta, browned beef, baby marrow ribbons, and drizzles of red pepper pesto sauce.
Beetroot & Beef Salad
Beetroot & Beef Salad
with red pepper pesto
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Baby Marrow
- Beef
- Beetroot
- Danish-style Feta
- Free-Range Beef Strips
- Green Leaves
- Honey-Mustard Dressing
- Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
CRISPY BEET
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
ADD SOME CRUNCH
Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the honey-mustard dressing with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Toss through the shredded leaves, the baby marrow ribbons, the crumbled feta, and ½ the toasted nuts. Set aside.
RED PESTO SAUCE
Loosen the red pesto with a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of warm water until drizzling consistency.
BROWNED BEEF
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.
SENSATIONAL SALAD
Plate up the dressed baby marrow salad and top with the cooked beef, the beetroot, and the crumbled feta. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto. Garnish with the remaining almonds.
Beetroot - 200g
Almonds - 10g
Honey-mustard Dressing - 17,5ml
Green Leaves - 20g
Baby Marrow - 100g
Danish-style Feta - 30g
Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 30ml
Free-range Beef Strips - 150g
CRISPY BEET
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).
ADD SOME CRUNCH
Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the honey-mustard dressing with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Toss through the shredded leaves, the baby marrow ribbons, the crumbled feta, and ½ the toasted nuts. Set aside.
RED PESTO SAUCE
Loosen the red pesto with a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of warm water until drizzling consistency.
BROWNED BEEF
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.
SENSATIONAL SALAD
Plate up the dressed baby marrow salad and top with the cooked beef, the beetroot, and the crumbled feta. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto. Garnish with the remaining almonds.
Beetroot - 400g
Almonds - 20g
Honey-mustard Dressing - 35ml
Green Leaves - 40g
Baby Marrow - 200g
Danish-style Feta - 60g
Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 60ml
Free-range Beef Strips - 300g
CRISPY BEET
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).
ADD SOME CRUNCH
Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the honey-mustard dressing with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Toss through the shredded leaves, the baby marrow ribbons, the crumbled feta, and ½ the toasted nuts. Set aside.
RED PESTO SAUCE
Loosen the red pesto with a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of warm water until drizzling consistency.
BROWNED BEEF
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside. You may need to do this step in batches.
SENSATIONAL SALAD
Plate up the dressed baby marrow salad and top with the cooked beef, the beetroot, and the crumbled feta. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto. Garnish with the remaining almonds.
Beetroot - 600g
Almonds - 30g
Honey-mustard Dressing - 52,5ml
Green Leaves - 60g
Baby Marrow - 300g
Danish-style Feta - 90g
Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 90ml
Free-range Beef Strips - 450g
CRISPY BEET
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the beetroot pieces on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).
ADD SOME CRUNCH
Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
ALL TOGETHER
In a salad bowl, combine the honey-mustard dressing with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. Toss through the shredded leaves, the baby marrow ribbons, the crumbled feta, and ½ the toasted nuts. Set aside.
RED PESTO SAUCE
Loosen the red pesto with a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of warm water until drizzling consistency.
BROWNED BEEF
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside. You may need to do this step in batches.
SENSATIONAL SALAD
Plate up the dressed baby marrow salad and top with the cooked beef, the beetroot, and the crumbled feta. Drizzle over the loosened red pesto. Garnish with the remaining almonds.
Beetroot - 800g
Almonds - 40g
Honey-mustard Dressing - 70ml
Green Leaves - 80g
Baby Marrow - 400g
Danish-style Feta - 120g
Pesto Princess Red Pepper Pesto - 120ml
Free-range Beef Strips - 600g