Grilled beetroot pepper and asparagus salad
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes

Background
This grilled beetroot, pepper and asparagus salad is best made from precooked vegetables, which you can do n the oven or on the barbecue. Then the salad only takes a few minutes to put together -Β perfect for a quick & easy vegan lunch. For a vegetarian version add some crumbled feta.
Ingredients
- 4 baby beetroots
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 garlic bulb
- 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends removed
- 1 handful nuts (pine or walnuts )
- 2 large handfuls of wild rocket leaves
- For the dressing:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Grill or barbecue the pepper, beetroot and garlic, then let them cool. This can be done well ahead. Chill them until needed.
- When youβre ready to serve the salad, remove the skins of the pepper and beetroot. Cut the beets into wedges, the pepper into thin slices.
- Scatter the rocket leaves onto two plates.
- Arrange the beet and pepper pieces on top.
- Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan. Spray the asparagus with oil, then grill them until lightly charred.
- Pop the flesh of 4 grilled garlic cloves out of their skin into a small bowl. Add the oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt. Add some honey or agave syrup to your liking. Whisk for a few seconds.
- Arrange the asparagus on top of the salad, then pour over the dressing and serve immediately.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Seasonal
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Dinner Party - Mothers Day - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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