This Beetroot and Sour Cherry Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that balances the earthy sweetness of roasted beetroot with the tart brightness of sour cherries. Toasted nuts add a satisfying crunch, while creamy goats cheese provides richness. A simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and zest ties the flavors together, finished with fresh parsley for a touch of freshness and color. Perfect as a starter, side salad, or a light vegetarian course, this salad is visually stunning and packed with contrasting textures and flavors.
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Beetroot and Sour Cherry Salad
Course: AppetizersDifficulty: Easy3
servings20
minutes1
hourIngredients
250 g roasted beetroots
100 g sour cherries
30 g nuts of your choice (walnut, almond)
30 g goats cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon juice and zest
Salt, to taste
Parsley leaves, to dress
Directions
- Prepare the beetroot: Roast 250 g whole beetroots until tender (about 45–60 minutes at 180°C). Peel while still warm and cut into bite-sized wedges or slices.
- Prepare the sour cherries: If using fresh, pit them; if frozen, thaw and drain.
- Toast the nuts: Lightly toast 30 g of walnuts or almonds in a dry pan over medium heat until aromatic. Let cool.
- Prepare the goats cheese: Crumble 30 g of goats cheese. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: Combine 2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil with the juice and zest of 1 lemon, and season with a pinch of salt. Whisk until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, gently combine beetroot, sour cherries, and nuts. Drizzle with the lemon-olive oil dressing and toss lightly to coat.
- Plate and garnish: Transfer to serving plates, sprinkle crumbled goats cheese on top, and finish with fresh parsley leaves. Serve immediately.
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