Beetroot Carpaccio with Candied Walnuts Beetroot Carpaccio with Candied Walnuts

Beetroot Carpaccio with Candied Walnuts

This dish is a vibrant, elegant salad that balances earthy, sweet, and tangy flavours with minimal effort. Perfect as a light starter or stylish side dish, it’s a simple recipe that looks impressive and tastes beautifully fresh. 




Beetroot Carpaccio with Candied Walnuts

 Products used:

Ingredients (2–3 servings):

carpaccio

  • 2–3 cooked beetroots
  • 1 handful arugula
  • 70 g (2.5 oz) feta cheese
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh herbs
  • lime zest (optional)

candied walnuts

  • 80 g (3 oz) walnuts
  • 2–3 tbsp sugar
  • pinch of salt

lime vinaigrette

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • salt & black pepper



Instructions
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1. make the candied walnut

Chop the walnuts and add sugar to a pan over medium heat.

Let the sugar melt and bubble until it becomes clear and lightly golden.

Stir in the walnuts and coat them in the caramel, add a pinch of salt.

Spread the walnuts onto baking paper and let them cool completely.

Once hardened, break them into small clusters.

2. slice the beetroot

Peel the cooked beetroot if necessary.

Slice it very thinly using the gourmet drum grater slicing drum.

3. prep the salad & make the dressing

Wash the arugula salad spinner and dry thoroughly.

In a small bowl combine: olive oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper.

Whisk until slightly emulsified.

4. serve

Arrange beet slices on a plate. Scatter arugula over the top.

Crumble feta cheese across the dish. and Add candied walnut clusters.

Sprinkle fresh herbs and lime zest. Drizzle the vinaigrette just before serving.


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