Beetroot Salad with mint and lemon

Beetroot salad

Nivedita's version of the salad with bell peppers !

Beetroot Salad with mint and lemon

As mum used to say, this should put some colour into your cheeks ;)... I still believe her !

Ingredients:

Beetroot -3

Onion -1

Mint leaves-10/12

Lemon-1

EVOO (Extra virgin olive oil)

Feta cheese (optional) -30 gms

Salt and pepper

Method;

Steam the beetroot whole,for about 15- 20mts,skin and all.

When cool,peel and slice into discs of medium thickness.

Spread it out on a baking dish

Slice the onion into circles and scatter the onion rings over the beetroot.

Drizzle about 2 Tbsp of EVOO,add salt and freshly cracked pepper.

Roast/Grill in the oven on medium heat for about 15 mts or until you see the edges of the onion and beetroot turn colour...that's my favourite part !

Meanwhile,roll the mint leaves and chop finely,they will be in long strips

Once the beetroot is done,Scatter the mint leaves,add a dash of lemon juice(to taste)

Crumble the feta on top ,if using and serve.
.I made the beetroot salad for lunch,minus the feta...glad i shared this recipe because it was perfect for a hot day...or as an accompaniement to a heavy biryani meal...Lol !...a palate cleanser ,if u will ;))


The second picture is a slight variation of the beetroot salad,by adding red bell peppers made by a salad lover...looks good too :))