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Raw beetroot and asparagus salad

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Food by Delaney Mes for Spy - BBQ take along salads. Raw beetroot, asparagas, walnut and blue cheese salad. Photo by Michael Craig

Food by Delaney Mes for Spy - BBQ take along salads. Raw beetroot, asparagas, walnut and blue cheese salad. Photo by Michael Craig

Are you heading to a barbecue and have been asked to take something? You can always opt for easy, quick and low-maintenance salad. Raw beetroot is on high rotate at present and the fennel is abundant. This makes a great base for a summer dinner at home - just add your favourite protein and enjoy.

Salad

2 medium Beetroot, peeled

1 bunchAsparagus, tough ends snapped off

1 large bunch Fresh mint, finely chopped

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½ cup Walnut pieces, or chopped walnuts

50g Blue cheese, crumbled

Dressing

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3 Tbsp Pomegranate molasses

2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar

1 squeeze Lemon juice

1 pinchSea salt + add to shopping list

Directions

Mix all the dressing ingredients together and set aside. You can also buy pomegranate balsamic reduction, I used Divinity brand from Matakana.

Grate the beetroot using a food processor grating disc or a manual grater. Set aside in a bowl.

Slice the asparagus into fine slices on a diagonal using the slicing disc, a mandolin, or a knife and a steady hand. Add to the beetroot.

Add the mint, walnuts and blue cheese. Drizzle over the dressing and gently toss to combine.

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