Beetroot Orange Salad

Recipe: Beetroot Orange Salad

Beetroot Orange Salad is not only pretty but an absolutely delicious, refreshing salad that can be put together in a jiffy. All you need is cooked beetroot or beet, nice juicy oranges, any salad leaves and a cheese of your choice. And you have a sweetish tangy salad ready in no time. I love to have it as lunch and it never fails to impress my guests when I make it for parties.

EVENT: MY FIRST RECIPE ON THE BLOG

With much excitement and a little nervousness here’s my first recipe, Beetroot Orange Salad. Most people make new year resolutions and the commonest one is to become healthy, get healthier or lose some weight. Whatever the resolution might be, I thought that starting on a healthy note is befitting. In order to get the post started, sat at computer wondering how to begin. Then I realized taking a tiny step is the best. Hence, a simple recipe. I had come across this recipe at the Sainsbury’s Supermarket. At the cash counter they would have these postcard size recipes which you could pick up for free.

My mum passed away on 30/10/2011 and this blog is dedicated to her. It is also my way jotting down recipes that I have learned from my mother in law (Nunu to everyone who knows her) and my aunt whom I fondly call kaki.

MY BLOGGING JOURNEY

It has been a tough journey. However, I’m not complaining as I’ve made so many blogger friends, my photography has improved, my writing skills too are honed. Along the way I have also learned that I really don’t need everyone’s approval to enjoy what I love the most and that is cooking. I began the blog as a way to jot down my recipes, to treasure heirloom recipes, to share recipes with friends and families. A blog that has grown not only as a place where I note down recipes but also write down my memories and experiences. I’ve recently also started writing about my travels. Wish I had started earlier.

BEETROOT ORANGE SALAD

This salad recipe has been tried and tested numerous times and is very popular in our family. Salads should always appear colourful to the eye, must taste sweet, tangy, crunchy and a wee bit chilli or pungent. The combination of sweet beetroot with a tangy orange becomes a very flavourful, refreshing and a filling salad. Light meals for me usually means a good salad like this one. Serves 4 if eaten as an accompaniment, but serves 2 person if enjoyed as a light meal. Cutting the onion into thin slices makes its more flavorful as I don’t like the overpowering taste of thick slices.

A bit about Beetroot

Beetroot, also known as beet, garden beet, table beet or red beet is a tap root of the beetroot plant. A great source of fibre, Vitamin B9 and vital minerals, it can eaten raw or cooked. High concentrate of nitrates means that beetroot is very good to keep ones blood pressure at an optimum level.Beetroot contains a pigment called betalains which possesses several anti -inflammatory properties. Nitrates present in beetroot also supports good brain health.

How You Can Include Beetroot In Your Diet

BEETROOT TOMATO SOUP

Beetroot Tomato Soup is a comforting, easy to make and healthy soup. With some warm spices, it is perfect for the cold season. With the weather so unpredictable at the moment, snow, rain, wind chills, storms, etc soups are so comforting and definitely warm up the body and soul.

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FARALI BEETROOT TIKKI

Farali Beetroot Tikki is a gluten free, vegan, pan fried healthy snack or appetizer. An excellent way to include beetroot in your diet, kids too love it because of the bright natural colour. Enjoy the tikki on its own with a chutney or dip. Use the patty to make vegan burgers

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BEETROOT BUCKWHEAT RISOTTO

Beetroot Buckwheat Risotto made in a healthy style, with buckwheat groat and roasted beetroot. Total comfort food which is creamy, full of flavours and easy to make.

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Beetroot & Chocolate Mini Muffins

Beetroot & Chocolate Mini Muffins is a fun way to enjoy bite size soft, fudgy chocolate flavored beetroot muffins. Ideal for parties, topped with a cream cheese frosting, the muffins are so delicious. 

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BEETROOT VADA

Beetroot Vada is a delicious, crunchy, spicy take on the traditional Sabudana Vada. Vada is fritters and in this case roasted or boiled beetroot is added to the traditional mashed potatoes, spices and soaked tapioca pearls mixture.  Ideal as a starter or a snack.

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BEETROOT BLUEBERRY POPS

Kids friendly Beetroot Blueberry Pops with no added sugar, food colour or additives. A vibrant colourful immunity boosting frozen snack to enjoy during the hot season.

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BEETROOT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Beetroot Chocolate Chip Cookies are egg free, so pretty, tasty, crispy on the outside and soft inside. Loaded with oats and chocolate chunks, the beetroot doesn't as such add any flavour but makes the cookies soft pink in colour. Better to use natural colours than artificial ones.

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BEETROOT CARROT SALAD

Beetroot Carrot Salad is an easy to make, tasty and refreshing salad with a hint of garlic and a homemade dressing.

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BEETROOT HALWA

Beetroot Halwa is a colourful, tasty and easy to make halwa using fresh beetroot, milk, cream, spices and nuts. It can be served hot or cold. We prefer to have it hot. Go on if you still haven't planned anything for Janmashtami, make this halwa as it gets ready with 30 minutes.

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BANANA BEETROOT SMOOTHIE

Banana Beetroot Smoothie is so easy to make, nutritious, healthy, filling and super delicious. A versatile recipe as one can add milk of their choice or yogurt. Add cooked beetroot or raw. Make this colorful smoothie for breakfast or as a snack.

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BEETROOT GRAPE SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Beetroot Grape Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delicate balance of flavours - sweet, tangy and salty. This salad is not only colourful but very tasty and filling too.

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AVOCADO BEETROOT SALAD

Avocado Beetroot Salad is a colourful, easy to make, delicious, vegan, gluten free, healthy and filling salad.

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BEETROOT TOMATO JUICE

A refreshing, healthy, immunity boosting homemade juice without any added sugar.

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Dietary Tips:

• Gluten free
• Healthy  – CALORIES – 297    CARB – 32g    PROTEIN – 6g       FAT – 17g

Updated:

Not only have I updated the photos, but also a bit of the write up. When I first sat down to begin this blog, I had no idea what to write, how to take the photo and how to get noticed by the world besides my family and friends. Its been hard work to get somewhat noticed in the blogging world as there are so many food blogs out there.

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