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Christmas in July Warm Sides

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Get into the spirit of Christmas in July by enjoying a fresh crop of festive salads. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Christmas with a salad. A warm winter salad is perfect to enjoy in the cooler months.

Roasted Beetroot – You’ll Need:

 

  • 3 large trimmed and washed beetroot
  • 3 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 4cm thick rounds
  • 4 peeled carrots in 4cm lengths
  • Olive oil
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • Fresh horseradish

 

  1. Place the beetroot, sweet potatoes and carrots in a large baking tray and splash with plenty of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Season well and roast, turning occasionally at 200C for about 50 minutes or until soft and caramelised.
  3. Remove the vegetables from the oven and transfer them to a bowl.
  4. Toss with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
  5. Serve the salad on a platter and grate fresh horseradish over the top.

 potato salad with bacon onion mustard

Warm Potato Salad – You’ll Need:

  • 10-12 potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Juice from 1-2 lemons
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp heaped grain mustard
  • ¼ cup chopped chives
  • ½ cup Italian parsley picked and washed
  • 6-8 slices of bacon grilled until crisp

 

  1. Steam potatoes over boiling water
  2. While still warm, cut in half (use gloves if necessary) and place in large bowl.
  3. Drizzle over oil and lemon juice. Season well with salt and pepper.
  4. Set the potatoes aside for a few minutes to allow them to soak up the flavours.
  5. Stir through the mustard, chives, parsley and bacon. Serve the salad in the bowl.

 

Recipes: Lifestyle Food