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Beet, Rhubarb, and Orange Salad

This vibrant beetroot, rhubarb and orange salad is a stunning vegetarian dish that celebrates a unique combination of earthy, tart and sweet notes. The deep colour of the roasted beets pairs beautifully with the delicate pink of the poached rhubarb, while the fresh orange segments provide a zesty lift. It is a sophisticated plate of food that balances professional presentation with incredibly simple techniques, making it a reliable choice for your next dinner party or a light weekend lunch.

Packed with fresh watercress and salty feta cheese, this seasonal recipe offers a wonderful contrast of textures. The citrus-based dressing ties the various elements together, ensuring every bite is bright and balanced. It is an excellent choice for those looking for a heart-healthy, vegetable-led starter that feels naturally indulgent. For the best flavour, ensure your rhubarb is just tender and the oranges are at their juiciest.

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Ingredients for Beet, Rhubarb, and Orange Salad

  • 8 2- to 2 1/2-inch-diameter red or yellow beets, 4 of each colour if available

  • 60ml olio extravergine d'oliva, diviso

  • Sale grosso kosher

  • 725ml di acqua

  • 120ml zucchero

  • 450g trimmed rhubarb stalks, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices

  • 3 large oranges

  • 2 cucchiai di aceto di riso non condito

  • 1 cucchiaio di succo di limone fresco

  • 1 cucchiaio di scalogno tritato

  • 1 cucchiaino di miele

  • 3 cups watercress sprigs

  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely crumbled feta cheese (about one 200g package)

  • Fresh chervil leaves (optional)

Preheat oven to 204°C. Place beets on large sheet of foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with coarse salt. Wrap beets in foil. Roast beets until tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour. Unwrap and cool beets. Peel, then cut each into 8 wedges.

Bring 725ml water, 120ml sugar, and pinch of coarse salt to simmer in large saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add rhubarb. Simmer over medium heat until just tender but still intact, 1 to 2 minutes (do not overcook or rhubarb will be mushy). Using slotted spoon, transfer rhubarb to platter and cool completely. DO AHEAD: Beets and rhubarb can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.

Finely grate enough peel from 1 orange to measure 1/2 teaspoons ; transfer to small bowl and reserve for dressing. Cut off peel and white pith from all oranges. Working over medium bowl to catch juice and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release orange segments into bowl; squeeze membranes to release juice into bowl. Transfer 2 tablespoons orange juice to bowl with orange peel. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, honey, and remaining 45ml olive oil into bowl with orange peel and orange juice mixture. Season dressing with coarse salt and pepper.

Arrange watercress, beets, rhubarb, and orange segments on 6 plates. Sprinkle with feta and drizzle with dressing. Garnish with chervil leaves, if desired, and serve.

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  • 28 Gen 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente

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    Redattori di ricette del Regno Unito

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