Moroccan Beetroot Salad With Mint And Blood Orange Recipes

MOROCCAN BEETROOT SALAD WITH MINT AND BLOOD ORANGE

Steps:

• Put the beetroot in a saucepan with water and cook for 30-40 minutes.
• Then drain and let cool down to hand warmth.
• Peel the beetroot and then cut into cubes.
• For the dressing, chop the mint and parsley and cut the onion into fine strips.
• Put the orange juice, olive oil, cumin, chilli sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then add the beets and season again.
• If you like, you can add some feta cheese.
• As a side dish to potatoes or flat bread.

MOROCCAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Place water in a 3-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil.
• Add beets, and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.
• Cool, peel, and cut beets into bite-size pieces.
• Place in a serving bowl.
• Place lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
• Whisk in olive oil, then toss with beets.
• Let sit a few hours.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

BEET-AND-BLOOD ORANGE SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Spread the beets in a large steamer basket and steam until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer the beets to a bowl and let cool completely.
• Using a sharp knife, peel the oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith. Quarter the oranges lengthwise, then slice crosswise 1/3 inch thick. Add the oranges to the beets along with the parsley and mint.
• In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the vinegar, shallot, honey and 1/8 teaspoon of sumac. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add the feta and toss again. Sprinkle the salad with sumac and serve.
• Note 1: The beets can be steamed one day in advance and refrigerated.
• Note 2: Sumac powder can be purchased at Middle Eastern markets or specialty-food stores.

MOROCCAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Place water in a 3-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add beets, and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Cool, peel, and cut beets into bite-size pieces. Place in a serving bowl.
• Place lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil, then toss with beets. Let sit a few hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

MOROCCAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, combine first ten ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Makes about 3/4 cup dressing.
• To prepare salad, wash beets well, being careful not to break open their skins. Cut off the tops, leaving a stalk of about 1 1/2 inches. Reserve green tops and set aside.
• Place beets in a 3-quart sauce pan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until a knife can be easily inserted and removed, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool in cooking water. Slip off the beef skins, trim off the tops and cut the beets into bite-size pieces.
• Toss beets and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Set aside to marinate. Wash greens. Transfer greens with some water still clinging to the leaves, to a large pot over high heat. Cook, stirring, until just wilted but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain greens and squeeze out excess moisture. Cool slightly and chop coarsely. Transfer greens to a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the dressing and toss to coat. Season greens with salt and pepper. Arrange tomatoes and beets in the center of a platter and surround with greens. Garnish with cilantro. Pass remaining dressing separately.