A hearty, earthy salad made with crunchy roast hazelnuts, the combination of textures and flavours in this salad offers a tasty lunch that is both healthy and filling. The creamy tahini dressing would also be delicious on roast vegetables as an unusual side.

Ingredients

Serves 2

Salad

• 2 large beets
• 8 baby carrots
• ½ cup quinoa
• 1 cup hazelnuts
• 2 large handfuls of spinach

Dressing

• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil

1. 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180˚C.
2. 2. Peel and scrub your beetroots and carrots.
3. 3. Chop the beetroot into wedges, about 6-8 per beet.
4. 4. Roast the carrots and beetroots in the oven for 30-45 mins. or until tender.
5. 5. Cook the quinoa to the instructions on the packet.
6. 6. Roast the hazelnuts in the oven for 5-10mins.
7. 7. Allow the vegetables and quinoa to cool, then toss with the spinach and sprinkle the hazelnuts on top.
8. 8. For the dressing, add the tahini and water to a bowl and whisk. Next, add the rest of the ingredients and whisk.
9. 9. Serve up the salad on two plates and drizzle the dressing on top. Serve and enjoy!

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Products used: Hampton Serving Bowl3541129 Hampton Cereal Bowl3540167 Hampton Dinner Plate3540161