Ingredients

  • For the salad
  • 2 small red beets, peeled
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped
  • 2 ounces Manchego cheese shavings
  • Pinch dry oregano
  • 1/8 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, just leaves
  • For the dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Sea salt
  • freshly ground black peppe

Method

  • Whisk together vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper.
  • Gradually add the olive oil until well combined.
  • Thinly julienne the beets using a mandoline or a very sharp knife.
  • Transfer to a bowl and pour the dressing on top.
  • Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  • To finish off the salad, add cherry tomatoes and parsley leaves, gently mix to combine.
  • Adjust the seasoning and plate the salad.
  • Sprinkle each serving with walnuts and shave the cheese on top.