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Recipe: Greek Braai Salad with Beetroot and Rooibos
Description: This delicious and unique salad is the perfect addition to any braai (South African barbecue). The combination of Greek flavors with the added twist of beetroot and rooibos creates a refreshing and nutritious dish that will impress your guests.
Ingredients:
– 1 large beetroot, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
– 4 cups mixed greens
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 1/4 cup kalamata olives
– 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 2 tablespoons rooibos tea leaves
– Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat your braai grill to medium heat (around 180 degrees Celsius).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and rooibos tea leaves to create the dressing. Set aside.
3. Place the beetroot slices on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until slightly charred and tender. Remove from the grill and let cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
5. Add the cooled beetroot slices to the bowl and toss gently.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly coat.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately as a side dish or add grilled chicken or steak on top for a complete meal. Enjoy your tasty and nutritious Greek Braai Salad with Beetroot and Rooibos!