Superfood: Healthy Beetroot & Quinoa Salad
By: Giovanni De Ambrosis Corporate Chef of COCOON, first design hotel in Maldives

Serves: 2
Preparation: 30 min

What could be easier or more delicious and nutritious than a beetroot salad? Beetroot is now back on the menu big time, and it’s called the ‘king of the vegetables’.

Along with it’s health benefits, beetroot can be a delicious gourmet dish too!
Vibe Maldives presents our readers a surprise recipe from Italian Executive Chef Giovanni (Cocoon Maldives).

Indulge in amazing good taste, without guilt – for an incredible combination of superfood and fruits.

Ingredients


  • beetroot – 1 pcs
  • quinoa – 50 gr
  • green apple in cubes – 30 gr
  • blueberries – 5 pcs
  • orange juice – 1
  • pomegranate – 10 grains
  • salt – 5 gr
  • extra-virgin olive oil – 10 cl
  • Greek yogurt – 2 tablespoons (as a final touch)

Method


  • Boil the whole beetroot and keep to cool down, as beetroot need to be hollowed out to make space for the salad.
  • Then boil the Quinoa according to packet instructions, then set aside to cool slightly. While quinoa is cooking, mix all remaining ingredients and cut cleaned beetroot to small pieces. Add the slightly cooled quinoa inside the beetroot.
  • Finally, season the salad with Salt, Olive oil and Orange juice and decorate with Yoghurt. And ready to serve!
Total
2
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