Beetroot, Rocket, Bacon & Parmesan Salad

One of the tastiest salads ever!

Beetroot, Rocket, Bacon & Parmesan Salad

Serves six as a starter

You will need

1kg Baby Beetroot, peeled and quartered

6 handfuls Rocket

250g Bacon

Olive Oil

6 Tbls Brown Sugar

Balsamic Vinegar

Salt

Black Pepper

Parmesan shavings

Balsamic Reduction

How to make it

Boil the beetroot until just soft (we use a pressure cooker as this can take some time.)

Pre-heat oven to 180°C.

Layer the beetroot quarters on a flat baking tray, season with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper.

Bake until slightly caramelised, set aside to cool.

Fry bacon until crispy, cut into small pieces and cool.

Plating up:

Layer rocket leaves on a plate of your choice.

Top with roasted beetroot.

Sprinkle with bacon bits.

Finish off with Parmesan shavings and a drizzle of Balsamic reduction.

Tips

• Use butternut instead of beetroot and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
• You can buy pre-prepared beetroot for more convenience.
• Leave out the bacon for a veggie version.
• This salad can be served as a large table salad or individually plated.
• The elements of this salad can be made the day before a dinner party and simply plated on the day, saving you from slaving in the kitchen while your guests are there.