This beetroot salad recipe from Simon Hulstone was contributed to the British Airways Olympic inspired menu. This salad is a marvellous vegetarian starter, particularly for any fan of goats cheese. Using golden beetroot and paired with watercress and elderflower cordial, this is a beetroot salad recipe that is almost worth taking a flight for
Method
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To make this beetroot salad recipe start by cooking the golden beetroot fully in salted boiling water. Once cooked, allow to cool then peel, cut beetroot into discs or wedges
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Mix the vinegar and cordial together and whisk in the oil. Season and pour over the beetroot and allow to marinade for an hour. Break the cheese into suitable size pieces and roll in the pepper
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Drain off the beetroot, retaining the dressing and plate beetroot interspersed with the cheese, garnish with the watercress. Finally, drizzle the remaining dressing over and serve
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