Ingredients
Vegetables & Fruits
- 380 g small to medium beetroot (about 3-4 beets)
- 280 g ripe peaches (about 2 medium peaches)
- 50 g baby spinach
Dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese
- 100 g vegan feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180ºC (fan assisted) to prepare for roasting the beetroot.
- Roast the beetroot: Trim the beetroot and wrap each in foil. Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Prepare the peaches: While the beetroot roasts, halve the peaches, remove the stones, and cut them into wedges.
- Grill the peaches: Heat a griddle pan or barbecue to medium-high heat, then grill the peach wedges for a few minutes on each side until they develop light char marks and soften slightly.
- Cool and peel beetroot: Once roasted, allow the beetroot to cool slightly. Rub off the skins under cold running water to remove the skin easily.
- Cut beetroot: Slice the peeled beetroot into bite-sized wedges for easy eating.
- Make the dressing: In a small jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Seal and shake well to emulsify.
- Toss beetroot and peaches: Place the beetroot and grilled peaches in a bowl. Pour over the dressing and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange baby spinach: Spread the baby spinach leaves on a serving plate as the salad base.
- Assemble the salad: Spoon the dressed beetroot and peach mixture over the baby spinach.
- Add vegan feta: Crumble the vegan feta cheese on top to finish and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute regular feta if not vegan, though it will alter dietary suitability.
- Ensure peaches are ripe for optimal sweetness and grilling results.
- Beetroot can be roasted in advance and refrigerated to save time.
- Adjust salt and vinegar levels in the dressing according to personal taste.
- This salad is best eaten fresh to maintain texture and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern European
- Diet: Vegan