Winter Vegetable Salad with Beet Pickled Eggs and a Tahini Mustard Lemon Vinaigrette
As delicious as it is beautiful, this salad is easy to make ahead for easy assembly and brings a great combination of flavors for versatility!
Equipment
- Glass Container w/Lid
- Kitchen knife
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Vegetable Grater
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Tahini
- 1/2 juice Fresh Squeezed Lemon
- 1 clove Garlic
- Salt and Cracked Pepper to taste
- Warm Water for desired consistency
- Honey or Syrup (optional)
Pickled toppings
- 2-4 eggs Hardboiled
- 3/4 cup Beet Juice
- 1/2 cup Small Cauliflower Florets
- 3/4 cup White Vinegar
Salad
- 1 handful Fresh Kale
- 4 handfuls Mixed Greens
- 1/2 medium Cucumber
- 1/2 small Red Onion *if these are too strong for you, add to pickled ingredients above
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1/3 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- Using your glass container (plastic will often stain so glass is ideal), place your peeled hard boiled eggs and small cauliflower florets (and red onions if you'd like a more tame flavor). Pour equal parts beet juice and vinegar over, enough to cover all. The cauliflower will likely float-push down periodically if you are able. Cover with the lid and place in the refrigerator overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mustard, tahini, lemon juice, garlic clove, cracked pepper and salt, and a dash of warm water. Whisk well and taste. If a sweeter profile is desired, add a bit of honey or maple syrup.
- Clean the carrots and grate, setting aside.
- Slice the cucumber in half and using a spoon, scrape out the seeds, creating crescent shapes when cut.
- On each plate, start with a healthy portion of mixed greens and pieces of kale torn into small pieces. Top with cucumber slices, shredded carrots, red onions and pickled cauliflower. Drizzle with the dressing and top with crumbled feta cheese and almonds. Use a sharp knife to slice each egg in half and show the beautiful beet colors! Enjoy!Variation-this could easily be a meal with an added protein such as seared tofu or sliced steak.