✨ Chef Andrea’s Special: A Taste of Home ✨
Autumn is the season for wholesome comfort food. Here’s a delightful recipe that embodies the essence of family, and the bountiful harvest of this time of year. Prepare this Beetroot and Granny Smith Apple Salad with the same love that Chef Andrea brings to every meal at Quinta Carvalhas.
🌿 Story Behind the Dish: This delightful salad is a family favourite, especially cherished by Chef Andrea’s daughter. With the vibrant colours and flavours of autumn, it’s a fresh dish that connects us to the season and the love we put into every meal.
🏡 Homegrown Goodness: Our beetroots are fresh from the garden, nurtured with the same love that fills our kitchen. They’re a testament to the organic bounty of nature and the joy of seasonal cooking.
Ingredients:
- 2 nice big beetroot (around 400g)
- 2 nice big Granny Smith apples
- 300g mayonnaise
- 100g Greek yogurt
- Mustard, salt, pepper, lemon juice to taste
- A dash of nutmeg for that extra touch
Instructions:
- Start by baking the whole beetroot in their skins. Allow them to cool and then peel them. Cut them into 1 cm cubes.
- Peel the Granny Smith apples and cut them into cubes of the same size as the beetroot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cubes of apple and beetroot.
- Mix the mayonnaise with the cold apple and beetroot mixture. If needed, add extra yogurt as the apple and beetroot can absorb some of the moisture from the mayo.
- Season with mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to your taste.
- Add a dash of nutmeg for that extra layer of flavour.
- Mix everything together until the salad is well coated in the dressing.
📸 Capture the Moment! 📷 Cook and plate this delightful salad, then share a picture of your creation on Instagram. Tag @QuintaCarvalhas to join the fun!
Enjoy your homemade Beetroot and Granny Smith Apple Salad, a true taste of the season, and a touch of Quinta Carvalhas in your own home.
