Hello guys! How is your foodie-blogo-life going on?
I’ve wanted to post this recipe for so long that almost forgot about it. When I was a student I didn’t want to spend much time cooking, so the food was usually prepared well ahead of time, and then reheat, or simple dishes were all the time favorite, like boiled potatoes served with homemade pickles or macaroni a la flot, or famous salad vinegret was cooked pretty often. So, the recipe of this salad I read in one tiny little book with few recipes suitable for the Lent diet, when you’re not allowed to eat meat and dairy products; and I liked it from the first spoon (even though first time I didn’t use neither honey or coriander seeds) and since then I prepare it. I highly suggest not to omit coriander seeds, as they give so much flavor, and the simple beetroot salad turns into something special. And I love the idea that this bright salad can be made all year round and served whether as a starter or a healthy main dish (add some roast fish steaks on a side for the more nourishing meal).
Monastery beetroot salad with coriander seeds
- Boil or roast beetroots until ready to eat. Peel, cut into cubes or wedges.
- Saute onions in oil until translucent, add coriander seeds and fry for 1 minute more.
- Chop prunes and walnuts, combine with honey. Mix into beetroot.
- Drizzle with extra oil and honey, if desired. Sprinkle with some more coriander seeds and (optionally) with fresh chopped parsley or coriander.
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I’ve never paired beets with prunes, but it sounds so good, I’ll give it a try next time I’ll be cooking beets. 🙂
Hello Ronit!
Oh really (I’m about beets+prunes), there is such a popular salad in my home country, beets, and prunes plus garlic (as much as you like), and all mixed with sour cream. It sounds simple but I love the taste. Hope you will give the combination a go))
Such an interesting combination. I need to get some good prunes and experiment. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Something new and different, how exciting! I hope you and the baby are doing well 😘
Hello Angie!!! Thanks for asking, yes, we are good 🙂
I miss FF parties so much, is it still going on? Hope to join you soon 🙂
Yes, it’s still going on! A lot of new people but some oldies still hang around 😄 Will be great if you can join us again!
Oh, my goodness! This looks delicious and sweet!
Nuts on top and any salad looks better hahaha
The salad is really delicious, especially if you like beetroots 🙂
Lovely combination of flavours!
I haven’t been by for awhile! I have some catching up to do! I would be doubtful about the coriander, so I’m glad you mentioned this, but I think this might be too good for a monastery! Self-denial, fasting and sacrificing and what not. I think I should have a big bowl of this, though all to myself! I love beets and this is such a gorgeous salad!
Mollie