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How to make a Big Belly Salad with this recipe by Nara Kitchen & Co.

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09.05.2017

By Rachel Au

How to make a Big Belly Salad with this recipe by Nara Kitchen & Co.

Did you know May is (also) National Salad Month? Hence, we’re starting a three-part series of salad video recipes by some of our favourite healthy cafes in town. First up is Nara Kitchen & Co. who we previously listed in our #BuroDiningGuide and whom would like to share the recipe of their Big Belly Salad. With hummus as the base, miso dressing to add an extra flavour, and featuring ingredients such as beetroot, quinoa, and orange slices, it’s a wholesome salad that’s perfect for a hot day.

Watch the video below on how to make the Big Belly Salad and scroll on for the full recipe.  

Big Belly Salad by Nara Kitchen & Co. — serves 6

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

 

Ingredients

big belly salad nara kitchen and co recipe-ingredients

4 medium red beets

1 tsp olive oil

3⁄4 cup quinoa

1 1⁄2 cup water

2 cup arugula salad

1 1⁄2 cup orange segments / from 2 oranges

50 gm cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)

50 gm Japanese cucumber (peeled and sliced)

50 gm red radish (sliced)

Miso Dressing:

1 tbsp white miso

2 tbsp olive oil

1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice

1 1⁄2 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp honey

Salt and pepper to taste

Hummus:

2 x 400g cans of chickpeas (reserved liquid from 1 can)

4 tsp tahini

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp crushed sea salt

6 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil

 

Method

big belly salad nara kitchen and co recipe

1. ROAST THE BEETS

Preheat the oven to 425 F /176 C. Peel and quarter the beets, then place in a medium-sized bowl and toss with the olive oil. Wrap the beets in aluminium foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes — or until the beets are softened enough to be pierced with a fork but still have some firmness to them. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Cut into 1⁄2 cm cubes.

 

2. PREPARE THE QUINOA

Place the quinoa and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, and then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 12 minutes. Remove the quinoa from the heat and set aside to cool.

 

3. THE MISO DRESSING

In a food processor or blender, combine miso, olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Blend until combined.

 

4. THE TAHINI

Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and tip into the food processor. Add the tahini, crushed garlic, salt, lemon juice and seven tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the cans. Turn on the food processor and slowly pour in the oil while it runs until is fully combined and smooth.

 

5. ASSEMBLING THE SALAD

Place the cooled quinoa in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Add the beets, orange segments, tomatoes, Japanese cucumber, red radish and arugula and toss gently to coat. Spread the hummus on the plate and place the salad on top. Optional: Garnish with edible flowers.

 

For more info on Nara Kitchen & Co., head over to their website or Facebook.

 

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