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Recipe for: Young Beetroot Salad with Sorrel and Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Pikantne Salads Fusion cuisine 90 min Medium 6 wyświetleń ~16.93 PLN * - (0)
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Description

A salad of young beets, sorrel, and roasted sunflower seeds is a spring, fresh dish that combines the earthiness of young beets with the sharp, lemony note of sorrel and the crunchy, nutty accent of roasted sunflower seeds. An additional contrast is provided by briefly pickled rhubarb — slightly sour and juicy. The dish has distinct textures: soft, caramelized beets, crisp leaves, and crunchy seeds. It works wonderfully as a light lunch, an appetizer for a spring gathering, or as part of a fusion dinner featuring seasonal Polish ingredients.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
4
  • Beets (raw) 600 g
  • Sorrel 80 g
  • Sunflower seeds 60 g
  • Rhubarb 150 g
  • Rapeseed oil 30 g
  • Apple cider vinegar 15 ml
  • Honey 15 ml
  • Mustard 10 g
  • Garlic 1 ząbek (~5 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 2 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Cottage cheese 150 g
  • Dill 0.8 pęczek (~15 g)
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Preparation steps

Toasting sunflower seeds

1

Heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sunflower seeds in a single layer. Toast for 4-6 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon every 20-30 seconds, until the seeds turn golden brown and a nutty aroma emerges. Once removed from the heat, transfer to a plate to immediately stop the toasting process.

Ingredients: sunflower seeds
Use a wide pan (diameter 24-28 cm). Do not leave the pan — the seeds burn quickly. If you want, add a pinch of salt at the end of toasting for flavor contrast.

Beets

2

Preheat the oven to 200°C (top-bottom). Wash the beets under running water with a brush, trim the roots and leaves to about 1-2 cm, leaving part of the stem to prevent them from releasing juice during baking. Gently dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil and sprinkle with 1 pinch of salt. Arrange individually on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 35-45 minutes (time depends on size) until they are tender when pierced with a fork — the fork should go in easily.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Salt
It's best to use kitchen gloves when trimming the ends. If the beets are small, 35 minutes will be enough; larger ones may need 45 minutes. Do not peel before roasting — the skin comes off more easily after roasting.
3

After baking, remove the beets from the oven and let them cool slightly for 10-15 minutes. When they are cool enough to handle, squeeze and rub the skin with a paper towel — it should come off easily. Cut the beets into thin slices or wedges about 3-4 mm thick, trying to achieve a similar thickness for even presentation.

For peeling, use a paper towel — the skin of young beets should come off without using a knife. Use a sharp knife for cutting to achieve even slices.

Rhubarb

4

Wash the rhubarb stalks and trim the ends. Cut into thin diagonal slices (about 3 mm). Place in a bowl, add 15 g of apple cider vinegar and 15 g of honey, and sprinkle very lightly (1 pinch) with salt. Mix and let sit for 10 minutes — the rhubarb will release juice, soften, but retain its crispness.

Ingredients: Rhubarb, Apple cider vinegar, Honey, Salt
Use a sharp knife and a non-slip cutting board. If the rhubarb is very sour, you can increase the honey to 20 g.

Dressing

5

Pour 30 g of rapeseed oil, 15 g of honey, 10 g of mustard, 15 g of apple cider vinegar into a jar, add 5 g of crushed garlic, 2 pinches of salt, and 1 pinch of pepper. Close the jar and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the dressing becomes emulsified and slightly thick. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Honey, Mustard, Apple cider vinegar, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper
If you don't have a jar, use a bowl and a whisk. Add the garlic gradually — too much raw garlic will overpower the flavor. The dressing can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

Assembly

6

In a large bowl, gently mix the sorrel leaves with 1-2 tablespoons of the prepared dressing — evenly, but gently, so as not to damage the leaves. Arrange the leaves on small plates or a large platter.

Ingredients: sorrel, Honey, Mustard, Rapeseed oil, Apple cider vinegar
Use a large wooden spoon or tongs for gentle mixing. Do not pour the dressing over all the leaves at once in a strong stream — an even, light coating of the leaves gives the best texture.
7

On the leaves, arrange the slices of beetroot in loose rows. Spread pieces of marinated rhubarb on top. Evenly sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds. If using, crumble the cheese on top in small pieces.

Ingredients: Rhubarb, sunflower seeds, Cottage cheese
Pay attention to the contrast of colors and textures: dark red beets, light pink rhubarb, green sorrel, and golden sunflower seeds. Crumble the cheese with your fingers over the plate for a natural presentation.

Finishing

8

Drizzle the remaining dressing on top (if any), add freshly ground pepper, and sprinkle with finely chopped dill (if using). Serve immediately to keep the sunflower seeds crunchy and the leaves from wilting.

Ingredients: Black pepper, Dill, sunflower seeds, Honey, Mustard
Use a bottling sleeve or a spoon for even drizzling. If preparing in advance, keep the dressing separate and add just before serving.

Serving

9

Serve the salad on cool plates as an appetizer or a light main dish. You can add dark whole grain bread on the side. The portion per person is about 180-220 g of the finished salad.

Ingredients: sorrel, sunflower seeds
It is best to serve immediately after preparation. If you want to prepare the components in advance — roast the beets and toast the sunflower seeds the day before, but combine the ingredients just before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Sorrel is one of the traditional spring herbs in Poland; it was once used not only in cooking but also as a remedy for heartburn and indigestion.

Best for

wiosenne przyjęcie lekki lunch przystawka na kolację

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the salad immediately after drizzling with dressing to keep the leaves crisp and the sunflower seeds crunchy. For variety, add thinly sliced asparagus sautéed in butter or a few slices of smoked duck for a meaty touch.

🥡 Storage

Store the cooked beets and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Combine the ingredients just before serving. Store the finished salad in an airtight container for a maximum of 24 hours — the leaves and sunflower seeds will lose their crunch.

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