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Beetroot salad

By Adenike Baderin

07 December 2024   |   12:46 pm

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I have always seen beetroot as a staple vegetable for DIY skincare hacks—ideal for achieving glowing skin. So, imagine my surprise when I discovered that this incredibly nutritious vegetable could also star as the main ingredient in a hearty salad. Here’s how to turn this deep red-purple vegetable into a festive favourite. Ingredients 3 large…

I have always seen beetroot as a staple vegetable for DIY skincare hacks—ideal for achieving glowing skin. So, imagine my surprise when I discovered that this incredibly nutritious vegetable could also star as the main ingredient in a hearty salad. Here’s how to turn this deep red-purple vegetable into a festive favourite.

Ingredients

3 large beetroots (boiled or roasted, then diced)

1 large tomato (diced)

1 small onion (thinly sliced)

1 cucumber (diced or sliced)

1 cup grilled chicken (shredded or cubed)

2 boiled eggs (sliced or chopped)

1 cup lettuce (roughly chopped)

3 tablespoons Greek yoghurt or mayonnaise

Salt to taste

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Instructions

Wash and boil the beetroots in water for 30–40 minutes or roast them in the oven at  200°C (400°F) for about an hour until tender. Let them cool, peel off the skin, and dice into bite-sized pieces.

Dice the tomato and cucumber into small cubes, slice the onion thinly, and roughly chop the lettuce. Shred or cube the grilled chicken and slice the boiled eggs.

In a small bowl, mix the Greek yoghurt or mayonnaise with a pinch of salt. If needed, thin it slightly with water or lemon juice.

In a large bowl, mix the diced beetroots, tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce, and grilled chicken. Gently toss in the boiled eggs.

Drizzle the yoghurt or mayonnaise dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat everything evenly.

Serve immediately and enjoy a burst of flavour!

Additional tip

Beetroot juice is known to stain fingers and chopping boards. It’s recommended to wear kitchen gloves when preparing this salad to avoid staining.