Beetroot Carpaccio Salad (Printable Recipe)

Refreshing beet carpaccio with pear and walnuts finished with a mint vinaigrette

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Carpaccio Base

01 - 1 medium beetroot, fresh or pre-cooked
02 - 1/2 medium pear, firm, thinly sliced
03 - 1 handful rocket salad or lamb's lettuce
04 - 1 handful walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Mint Vinaigrette

05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 6 mint leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon mustard
11 - Salt, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim and wash the beetroot, wrap in foil, and roast for 75 minutes or until fork-tender. Allow to cool, then peel.
02 - Thinly slice the cooked beetroot using a sharp knife. Shave or slice the pear thinly using a peeler or mandoline.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, mustard, chopped mint, and salt until emulsified.
04 - Arrange the beetroot slices on a serving plate. Top with pear slices, rocket salad, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For quicker preparation, use pre-cooked beetroot. Pat dry before slicing to remove excess moisture.
02 - Thin slicing enhances flavor balance and texture. Use a mandoline for uniform slices.