This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The combination of crisp radishes, creamy avocados, earthy beetroots, and fresh lettuce makes for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Radish, Avocado, Beetroot and Lettuce Salad
A creamy and easy to make salad that satisfies
Cost: £8
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 bunch radishes thinly sliced
- 2 medium avocados diced
- 2 medium beetroots cooked and diced (or use pre-cooked beets)
- 1 head of lettuce such as romaine or mixed greens, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans toasted and chopped (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Thinly slice the radishes.
- Dice the avocados.
- Cook and dice the beetroots if not using pre-cooked ones. (To cook, you can boil or roast the beets until tender, then peel and dice them.)
Prepare the Lettuce:
- Chop the lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.
Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine the Ingredients:
- Add the sliced radishes, diced avocados, and diced beetroots to the bowl with the chopped lettuce. Toss gently to combine.
Add the Dressing:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Optional Toppings:
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts over the top of the salad for extra flavor and texture, if desired.
Serve:
- Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and flavor.
