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Four Layer Millet, Roasted Beet, and Strawberry Salad
Four Layer Millet, Roasted Beet, and Strawberry Salad
Four Layer Millet, Roasted Beet, and Strawberry Salad
This Four Layer Millet, Roasted Beet, and Strawberry Salad is as nutritious as it is colorful! This impressive salad can be served alone or as a side, and makes a fantastic choice for your next potluck. It's vegan, gluten free, and a gorgeous addition to your recipe rotation!
3-4
Medium Sized Beets
roasted, skinned, and sliced, see notes
1 bunch
Spinach
washed and rough chopped or torn
10-12
Strawberries
washed, hulled, and sliced into quarters
Fresh Basil
rough chopped, for topping
Fresh Mint
small whole leaves, for topping
1/2 cup
Raw Hazelnuts
chopped
For the Dressing
1/2 cup
Olive Oil
1/4 cup
Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp
Dijon Mustard
heaping teaspoon
1
Shallot
diced
1 tsp
Sea Salt
1 tsp
Black Pepper
Instructions
For the Dressing
Add all dressing ingredients into a jar with a tight fitting lid, cover and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
For the Salad
Layer 1: Place the spinach leaves and millet into a large bowl. Pour half the dressing over the mixture and toss to fully coat. Then, evenly spread the mixture onto a large platter to create a bed for the salad layers.
Layer 2: In a separate bowl, pour the other half of the dressing over the roasted beets. Toss to fully coat, then spoon the prepared and dressed beats over the bed of greens and millet.
Layer 3: Add the strawberries.
Layer 4: Sprinkle the chopped basil, whole mint leaves and chopped hazelnuts. Serve and enjoy!