Skin loving recipe - Vibrant Moroccan Beet Salad with Fresh Herbs

This vibrant Moroccan Beet Salad is a powerhouse of nutrients that can significantly benefit your skin health. Beets are rich in antioxidants, particularly betalains, which help reduce inflammation and combat oxidative stress, promoting a healthy complexion. Fresh coriander and mint leaves provide a dose of vitamins A and C, essential for collagen production and maintaining skin elasticity. The red onion and orange zest add a touch of sulfur compounds and vitamin C, further supporting skin repair and rejuvenation. Olive oil and cumin seeds offer essential fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties, enhancing skin hydration and reducing irritation. Together, these ingredients create a delicious salad that is not only delicious but also nourishes your skin from within, helping you achieve a radiant and youthful glow.

Ingredients:

• 5 medium-sized Beets, cooked, peeled, and diced
• 1/4 cup Fresh coriander leaves, packed
• 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves, packed
• 1 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp Orange zest
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Cumin seeds, toasted
• 1/4 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
• Mandarin Orange slices

Directions:

• Prepare the Beets:
• Trim the ends of the beets and wash them thoroughly.
• In a large pot, cover the beets with water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.
• Remove the beets from the pot and let them cool. Once cooled, peel the beets and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
• Toast Cumin Seeds:
• In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds for a few minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Prepare the Salad:
• In a large bowl, combine the diced beets, thinly sliced red onion, orange slices chopped fresh coriander, and chopped fresh mint leaves.
• Make the Dressing:
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, salt, and orange zest until well combined.
• Combine and Serve:
• Pour the dressing over the beet salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
• Sprinkle the toasted cumin seeds over the salad just before serving.

Chill (optional):

If desired, refrigerate the salad for about 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld before serving.

Serve:

Serve the Moroccan Beet Salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing and flavourful side dish or as the perfect light lunch.