BEETROOT & ORANGE SALAD, Frugal, Healthy, Vegetarian, Easy-Peasy

updated Mar 2023

Most of us don't eat beetroot regularly but when we do, we're happily reminded how much we like it.  A variation on the combination of ingredients featured appears in many classic cookbooks.

Beetroot and Orange Salad

Not surprisingly.


The beets are so pretty, glistening with orange vinaigrette and scattered with grated orange zest and delicate chives.  

The recipe is perfect when regfular salad ingredients are in short supply or for a dying summer.

(If children are being introduced to beets, finely grate the zest and reduce the amount of chives. Some orange segments could be added.)


Nowadays, there are plenty of raw beets in the supermarkets  at prices that won't break the bank.  If there's time and energy to cook them yourself, well and good but for busy people, the packaged variety are great.  Just rinse them to remove some of the vinegar.

Cost: £1.50'ish (Mar 2023)
Feeds: 4 as a side

Ingred:
   2 med beetroot, cooked and peeled
   zest of 1 orange, coarsely grated   
   3 tbsp olive oil
   3 tbsp orange juice
   pepper and a little salt
   1-2 tbsp finely chopped chives

Method:

1. Either slice beetroot or cut into medium dice.
2. Put olive oil, orange juice and s& p in a small jar with a tightly fitted lid.  Fix lid securely and shake vigorously until mixture emulsifies.
3. Check seasoning.  Pour dressing over beet root.
4. Garnish with grated orange zest and chives.

Tip: Other recent salad recipes:   MIXED SALADS, PERFECTLY PRETTY , FANTASTIC FRUGAL SALAD, SUNSHINE SALAD


This recipe has been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.