Preparation Time
15 Minutes
Cooking Time
5 Minutes
Servings
2
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Ingredients
- 2 cooked beetroot, sliced
- 80g rocket
- ½ pomegranate, seeds removed
- 30g shelled pistachios
- 40g feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh black pepper
Method
- Arrange the rocket on two serving plates.
- Top with sliced beetroot and pomegranate seeds.
- Sprinkle over the pistachios and feta.
- Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
- Drizzle over the salad and season with black pepper.
Why it’s good
This colourful salad is a fresh alternative to traditional lunchtime salads. Beetroot is naturally rich in dietary nitrates, which the body converts into nitric oxide. Nitric oxide helps relax blood vessels, improving circulation and supporting healthy blood pressure. Rocket is another excellent source of dietary nitrates, while pomegranate provides antioxidant polyphenols that help protect blood vessels from oxidative stress.