Have you ever had times when you’re drawn to a particular vegetable or fruit. It’s an odd feeling, but I occasionally get immense cravings for a particular item; like for instance last Spring, I couldn’t have enough peaches. Well, for the last couple of months, I never leave a market without beets. I use them in juicing, with carrots and cucumber, or in pudding or salads. Lucky for me the cravings are fruit and vegetable related, since I’m working on losing my baby weight. I’d be in some serious trouble if they were for cake or ice cream.(sigh of relief!)
This past weekend, I roasted some red beets and used them in making this beautiful salad. While Spring is around the corner here, I know it’s probably still too cold for most of you to crave salads, especially for those of you digging out from the recent blizzard in the Northeast. My immediate and extended family who live in the DC/VA/MD area are all stuck in their homes under about 26-30″ of fresh powder. How wonderful is that! I wonder if you could make beet granitas with the snow?! Has anyone tried it, let know please.
Roasted Beets, Watercress and Apple Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
1 bunch watercress, washed, drained
3 red beets, roasted, peeled and sliced
1 Braeburn apple, sliced into bite size (unpeeled)
1/4 cup pine nuts
For the dressing
1/4 cup grape seed oil
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sunflower seed butter, heaping
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
2 tbsp scallions, finely chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
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This looks great! I LOVE all of the main ingredients but had never thought about putting them all together… another one I look forward to trying!
Hmm… Maybe I can. Thus far, I have only prepared Mjadara, basic (delicious) tomato salads, and – I must say – quite good fruit salads. But – this salad not only looks beautiful and is guaranteed to be delicious (for the simple reason that it is Anita's recipe) – but I think I can actually prepare it! Will try.
Thanks for your sweet comments 🙂
Love the pics. I'm so glad I found your blog, it's refreshing!
The salad looks delicious! It has all of my favorite ingredients. I have to say I've never roasted beets before but I'm excited to try.
This salad looks light and delicious!!! Your recipes always look tasty and you make it seem so easy!!!!
Anita — I'm allergic to sunflower seeds. What is an EASY alternative 🙂 ?
Rania- Almond butter or sesame butter (tahini) will work too. Hope you enjoy it