Beetroot and Mozzarella Salad with Beetroot Meringues

A stunning vegetarian salad featuring pink beetroot meringues, pickled heritage beetroots, creamy mozzarella, and a smooth beetroot purée.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.1 kcals 3120.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 131.9 grams 527.6 grams
Fat 21.1 grams 84.2 grams
Protein 15.7 grams 62.8 grams
Cook Time
230 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Caster Sugar
For meringues
200
g
Caster Sugar
For pickling
0.5
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
150
g
Mozzarella
Baby mozzarella
Liquids
50
ml
Beetroot Juice
For meringues
400
ml
Beetroot Juice
For purée
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
handful
Chervil
Leaves for garnish
Other
4
piece
Vegetables
4
piece
2
piece
Banana Shallots
Thinly sliced
1
handful
Watercress
Leaves for garnish
1
handful
Sorrel
Baby leaves for garnish

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 65°C and line two baking trays with silicone mats.
  • Whisk egg whites in a food processor until stiff peaks form.
  • Gradually whisk in sugar and beetroot juice until glossy and pink.
  • Pipe half of the mixture into tiny meringues and spread the rest thinly on trays.
  • Bake for 3 hours and then allow to cool completely.
  • Simmer beetroots in water for 40-50 minutes until tender.
  • Peel and quarter the cooled beetroots.
  • Boil sugar, vinegar, and salt, then add beetroots and shallots to pickle.
  • Heat beetroot juice with xanthan gum, whisking until thick.
  • Plate by brushing purée on the base and arranging meringues, cheese, and vegetables on top.