Beetroot, goat's cheese & anchovy salad

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Beetroot, goat's cheese & anchovy salad
30 min.
6
250kcal

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Introducing a delightful dish that beautifully balances earthy flavours with a touch of elegance: the Beetroot, Goat's Cheese & Anchovy Salad. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or an eye-catching starter, this salad is not only gluten-free but also a feast for the senses. Imagine the vibrant hues of sweet, cooked beetroot, harmoniously complemented by the creamy, crumbly goat's cheese, and the savoury kick of marinated anchovies. Each bite promises a burst of rich textures and tangy notes, making it a unique addition to any meal.

This recipe is wonderfully simple and can be prepared in just 30 minutes, allowing you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of redcurrant jelly and red wine vinegar adds a sensational dressing that elevates the beetroot's natural sweetness, while fresh watercress brings a peppery freshness that ties everything together. It's not just a salad; it's an artful presentation of flavours that will tantalise taste buds and spark conversations around the dining table.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or seeking an elegant antipasto option, this Beetroot, Goat's Cheese & Anchovy Salad will undoubtedly leave everyone craving more. Ready to dive into this colourful dish that’s sure to be the star of your spread? Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 600 beetroot cooked peeled (vacuum packs are easiest to use)
  • tbsp redcurrant jelly 
  • tbsp red wine vinegar 
  • 85 watercress 
  • 250 crumbly british goat's cheese (such as Ragstone from cheese shops, or Capricorn from supermarkets)
  • 12 small marinated anchovies white
  • tbsp olive oil 
  •  lemon wedges 
  • servings soda bread 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. The day before, cut each beetroot into quarters, tip into a saucepan and spoon in the redcurrant jelly and vinegar. Bring to the boil over a high heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the beetroot is well coated.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and leave to cool, then cover and keep in the fridge.
  3. About an hour before serving, remove the beetroot and sauce from the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
  4. To serve, spoon the beetroot and sauce on to 6 serving plates. Top with a little pile of watercress, crumble over the goats cheese and top with the anchovies. Season with salt and ground black pepper and drizzle over the oil. Put a lemon wedge on each plate for squeezing, and serve with soda bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein18.06%
Fat49.63%
Carbs32.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.42
Glycemic Load
9.63
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.071739233058%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
3.84mg
Hesperetin
5.02mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.72mg
Kaempferol
3.27mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
4.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:249.99kcal
12.5%
Fat:14.08g
21.67%
Saturated Fat:6.86g
42.87%
Carbohydrates:20.63g
6.88%
Net Carbohydrates:17.11g
6.22%
Sugar:14.08g
15.64%
Cholesterol:23.97mg
7.99%
Sodium:524.38mg
22.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.53g
23.06%
Vitamin K:39.18µg
37.32%
Folate:119.44µg
29.86%
Vitamin C:21.74mg
26.35%
Copper:0.43mg
21.43%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.25%
Vitamin A:923.44IU
18.47%
Phosphorus:175.1mg
17.51%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.68%
Fiber:3.52g
14.09%
Potassium:451.28mg
12.89%
Iron:2.11mg
11.74%
Calcium:110.93mg
11.09%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.9%
Magnesium:38.19mg
9.55%
Vitamin B3:1.69mg
8.43%
Selenium:5.25µg
7.51%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.78%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.05%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.78%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.71%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.15%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%