Beetroot nicoise salad
serves
4
Beetroot nicoise salad
Ingredients (11)
- 2 bunches (about 1kg) baby mixed beetroots, trimmed, leaves reserved
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbs baby capers
- 1/2 bunch each chives, chervil & tarragon, chopped
- 150g green beans, trimmed, blanched
- 12 quail eggs
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 small cos lettuces, leaves separated
- 4 anchovies in oil, drained
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1.Thinly slice two raw beetroots on a mandoline. Place in a bowl and set aside.
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2.Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining beetroots to the pan and cook for 12 minutes or until beetroots are tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
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3.Wearing gloves, carefully peel the skins from the beetroot and discard. Slice any large beetroots in half.
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4.Meanwhile, to make the dressing, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard and capers in a small bowl. Season. Transfer cooked beetroot to a bowl with herbs and beans.
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5.Drizzle over half the dressing and toss to coat. Set aside. Bring a pan of water to the boil over medium-high heat. Add eggs and cook for 2-2 1/2 minutes for soft-boiled or until cooked to your liking.
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6.Drain and run under cold water, then gently peel eggs. Combine cooked beetroot mixture, raw beetroot, tomatoes, lettuce, anchovies, reserved beetroot leaves and remaining dressing in a serving bowl.
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7.Halve eggs and arrange over lettuce to serve.
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