Ingredients

• 3large raw beetroot or 6 small baby beetroot
• Olive oil
• Cumin seeds
• Spring of rosemary and thyme
• Course salt
• 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup + extra for walnuts 
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons walnuts 
• 3 big handfuls rocket 
• 75g Summer Land Camel Farm Persian Feta 
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils (seeds), optional 
• Ground black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200℃ (180℃ fan forced).
2. Clean beetroot, and if large cut into half otherwise if small leave them whole. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the beetroots into the tray and splash over some olive oil, sprinkle of cumin seeds, sprig of rosemary and thyme. Good sprinkle of course salt over the top and cover with foil.
3. Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until soft enough to poke a skewer through.
4. While your beets are roasting, combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake well to combine. Set aside.
5. In the last 10mins of beet roasting, put walnuts onto a lined baking tray and pour over maple syrup. Time them for 5 minutes and keep checking till golden.
6. Take the foil off baking tray and let cool completely.
7. Peel the skin away and cut the beets into large bite-sized pieces.
8. Place the rocket into a serving bowl and drizzle over half the dressing. Toss to coat. Check the flavour and add a little more if desired, saving some to drizzle over the beetroot.
9. Add the beetroot over the top of the rocket, and drizzle a little more dressing over.
10. Crumble over the feta in large pieces, along with walnuts and the pomegranate seeds if using. Give it a good grind of black peppercorns.

Notes

Do not dress salad until the last moment.
I add the beetroot leaves to if they are lovely and fresh.

Where to Buy Camel Milk Products

Summer Land Camel Farm produces a range of premium fresh Camel Milk dairy products to enrich your lifestyle. Their range includes fresh Camel Milk, cheeses and gelato.

Products are available to purchase from their farm near Harrisville Qld, stockists or check out their Home Delivery page to see if they deliver to your postcode.