The other weekend, I uncharacteristically went and bought a bunch of stuff I usually wouldn't. It all started with this amazing salad I had at an Italian restaurant and I was craving it ever since! If I crave for a salad, then you can rest assured it was actually that good. I was almost successful in bringing the same taste at home the very next day!
Let's start with the Brie right here. Except for a couple of times I've had this with crackers at some fancy buffet, I've never bought Brie. That's totally changed now. I am a convert, to say the least.
Hello there, you creamy, evil mound of cheesy goodness.
Next we have Balsamic Vinegar. Again, its something I've had while eating out, I've come across it in other blogs but this is the first time I have ever owned a bottle of this. And while I was at it, I went and bought the best available bottle of balsamic vinegar in Singapore whose price shall not be discussed. Ever.
You are good, you know you're good.
This is what I ended up with. Like I said, it was pretty darn close in taste to the original thing I had in the restaurant. Here's how:
Beetroot Rocket Salad with BrieServes 2What I Used:4 cups lightly packed rocket lettuce leaves1 small beetroot, cubed and steamed until cooked yet firmBrie cheese cut into small piecesToasted sunflower seeds (the original recipe used pine nuts)For the dressing:2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon sugarA pinch of saltToss the salad leaves and other ingredients together. Mix the ingredients for the dressing well and combine just before serving.
There's something about rocket lettuce that makes me want to eat it all day. I am not much of a salad person but this salad totally makes me want to take that back.
The dressing used here is slightly sweet and very mild so it doesn't overpower the taste of the greens or vegetables. The brie gives a nice creamy feel to your bite and the sunflower seeds add a much needed crunch. Perfect!
What's more, its so photogenic! 😉
Rashmi Vittal
Hi, can anyone point me to where I can buy rocket leaves in Bangalore? Thanks
Nina
yeah its super photogenic - love your recipes.
i must admit i'm quite a dehathi - who had no idea what rocket, cilantro etc meant - but now i'm getting the hang of it... could i use a paneer do you think? buying brie shree etc in bangalore can actually eat me out of hearth and home!!!!
i normally do a lightly steamed beetroot salad with caramelised onions and pears or apples, sunflower seeds and a light lemon-vinegar-sugar and salt dressing...
Priya
I love brie cheese, but never tried adding in salads, such a colourful and gorgeous salad Nags!
Kitchen Flavours
New, colorful and looks yummy...
Mriganayani
Ooh..someone went gourmet shopping! Looks fabulous! I love pine nuts in all my salads! Perfect crunch!
Shri
This salad looks quite gourmet:D The brie and balsamic combo would have been divine!
Mriganayani
Ooh..someone went gourmet shopping! Looks fabulous! I love pine nuts in all my salads! Perfect crunch!