Beetroot and Broccoli Salad

Friendship of two strong-flavoured vegetables. Broccoli's sulphurous character is tamed by beetroot's sugar content. This salad is a play on textures: soft beetroot, crunchy broccoli, creamy cheese, and crisp walnut offer different experience in every bite. Excellent 'meal prep' dish because it stores well.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pots: For cooking.
  • Bowl: For mixing.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Nuts (Walnuts)
⚠️ Milk (cheese)
⚠️ Sulphur dioxide (in vinegar)

Instructions

1

Boil beetroot in skins until soft (approx. 40 mins), then peel and dice. Break broccoli into florets and steam until crunchy (5 mins).

Tip: Cook different vegetables separately because cooking times differ and beetroot would colour everything else in water.
2

Toast walnuts in frying pan. Wash and dry spinach.

Tip: Wet spinach dilutes dressing, so spinning or patting dry is important.
3

Prepare vinaigrette: thorough mix of oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper.

Tip: Acids help digest raw fibres.
4

In a large bowl, toss beetroot and broccoli with half the dressing. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Tip: Harder vegetables benefit from 'marinating' a little in dressing.
5

Add spinach, toss loosely, then sprinkle crumbled cheese and walnuts on top.

Tip: Add spinach only at the end so it doesn't wilt.

Recipe FAQ

Should I throw away broccoli stalk?
Absolutely not! Peel woody outer part, inside is sweet and crunchy like kohlrabi. Chop that into salad too.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Beetroot
  • 300 g Broccoli
  • 100 g Fresh baby spinach
  • 50 g Walnut kernels
  • 100 g Feta cheese (or vegan alternative)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground pepper