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! 😉
Kitchen Flavours
New, colorful and looks yummy...
Cynthia
Hey Babe, that's some sophisticated salad you've got there.
Tina
Beautiful clicks and presentation dear.
munchcrunchandsuch
isnt that so colourful? will drive a not to fond of salad person to "let me try it, looks fud" person
Anupama
Brie is my fav cracker cheese :-)... rocket salad truly rocks!
Soma
Love that salad, the beet, the rocket, the balsamic and EVERYTHING else in it!
RAKS KITCHEN
Agree,its so so photogenic,lovely click!
delhibelle
very vibrant colours indeed, shall be tried soon.
Sharmila
Lol Nags ... photogenic it is awright! 🙂 I've always wanted to get a bottle of balsamic vinegar ... does save a lot of time mixing different stuff and using. Must get one soon. 🙂
Happy cook
Only you can make a bowl of salade looks so so good.
I love brie it is one of my favourite cheese when we do a cheese plate.
I wish i would grab that bowl of salade. delicous.