Beetroot and grapefruit salad

This tasty side salad is full of flavour from beetroot, zesty grapefruit, toasted hazelnuts and a creamy dressing. It's a must-try dish!

Beetroot and grapefruit salad

Serves

6

Prep

15m

Cooking

15m

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch beetroot, trimmed
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Ruby Red grapefruit, peeled, sliced
  • 2 cups watercress sprigs
  • 1/3 cup (45g) hazelnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • Dill sprigs, to serve

Dressing

  • 2 tsp horseradish cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbs honey
  • 2 tbs sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil

Method

STEP 1

Place the beetroot in a microwave-safe dish. Add ¼ cup (60ml) water and cover. Cook in the microwave for 10-12 mins or until tender. Set aside to cool slightly. Wearing gloves to avoid staining your hands, peel the beetroot and cut into wedges.

STEP 2

Arrange the beetroot, radish, onion, grapefruit, watercress, hazelnut and dill on a serving platter.

STEP 3

To make the dressing, place the horseradish, mustard, honey, vinegar and oil in a screw-top jar and shake until well combined. 

STEP 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

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