Packed with wholesome goodness and a touch of crunch, this salad is a perfect fusion of comfort and nutrition.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 medium beetroots, peeled and diced
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
For the Pistachio Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced carrots, diced beetroots, cubed sweet potato, and parsnip matchsticks with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the vegetables in an even layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Make sure to stir halfway through for even roasting.
- While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the pistachio vinaigrette. In a food processor, blend the toasted pistachios, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Once the vegetables are roasted to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- In a large serving bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
- Gently place the roasted root vegetables on top of the greens.
- Drizzle the pistachio vinaigrette generously over the salad, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- Toss the salad gently to coat the vegetables with the vinaigrette.
- Serve the Root Vegetable Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette as a hearty and nutritious side dish or a light meal on its own.
This Root Vegetable Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette celebrates the richness of nature’s bounty. The roasted root vegetables complemented by the nutty and tangy vinaigrette create a harmonious symphony of flavours and textures that are sure to please your taste buds.