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Roasted Veggie Christmas Salad

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I am so grateful for the people who have passed through my life and planted their “musings” that have taken root and -like kudzu- have been hard to ignore, when certain circumstances have presented themselves.

For instance – let’s go back to my freshmen year in college here in Atlanta when I happened to get into a conversation with an older gentleman while on a bus. We talked about public transport and then about The High Museum as we passed it and then about the weather – and it was then that he shared with me that every time he was in a place where the lowest temperature was lower than his age, he would move!

Just like that – he would pick up and leave!

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Now, I don’t quite remember his name or exactly what he looked like, but that line has fascinated me ever since! Every time the temperature drops here in Georgia, and my Sri Lankan-heat-loving-roots start showing, I often ruminate on his “musings” – and wish I could click my heels together and be transported to …Miami – at least for just one day!

But then my daughter reminds me that we have fleece pants and tops and we can sit around in them -under fleece blankets- and let soups and warm salads ruminate in our bellies this cold weather season! So – it might not be the 80’s I was hoping for – but roasted beets and broccoli garnished with an extra heavy dash of chili flakes have a way of making you feel all warm and toasty – starting from the depths of your tastebuds!

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Even if you happen to not be a beetroot lover, I must say – roasted beets are worth a try! They are slightly sweeter, and the rosemary and sage and olive oil seem to work their magic in infusing them with a taste and flavor that has converted my daughter from a beet-hater to a beet lover! Broccoli and onions and garlic were tossed in for some Christmas color – but seemed to work well together. And that boiled egg and pecans – why they were the icing on this cake – err – salad.

Not only will this roasted veggie salad warm you up from the inside, but it will nicely balance off the Yule Log and apple pie that will follow!

[Tweet “Balancing and Warming: Roasted Beets and Broccoli Salad with Sage and Rosemary @RunninSrilankan”]

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I just wanted to take a few minutes to say, I am so grateful for all of y’all that have passed through my little blog and have planted your “musings”, your support and your encouragement, they have been hard to ignore and have presented themselves as invaluable through this past year. So, thank y’all!

Here’s hoping you and your families have the Merriest of Merry Christmases! xxs!

Roasted Beets Broccoli Christmas Salad

 

Roasted Veggie Christmas Salad

Roasted Veggie Christmas Salad

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Servings: 4
Author: Shashi

Ingredients

  • 3 beets chopped
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 sage leaves chopped
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 4 boiled eggs for perfectly boiled eggs I follow THIS method from The Kitchen
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • Chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Toss the beets with olive oil, and do the same with the onions and garlic as well as the broccoli florets.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes
  • Divide between 4 plates and garnish with eggs, pecans and chili flakes
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  2. That is such a beautiful salad. It’s so full of colour. And I wish you and your family the Merriest of Merry Christmases as well xx

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  5. What a lovely story! I think that’s a great tip and I totally agree with your warm-weather loving 🙂
    I am so happy to have met you and to have the chance to connect through your wonderful blog. I hope you and your family have a delightful holiday season and a very very Merry Christmas!!! xxoo

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    1. Hey Meme!!!! Thank you so much! I am so happy to have met you in person, in addition to getting to know you through your space – Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas too! xoxo

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    1. Thanks so much lady!!! I shivered a little thinking about how cold it is in Seattle!!! Brrrrr!!! And I complain when we have lows in the 30’s here!
      Merry merry Christmas my sweet friend!xoxo

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  10. That salad looks and sounds amazing! As far as temperature, I wish I could do something kind of the opposite… like, if the lowest temperature is ABOVE my age, I’d move. I’m loving this cold snap we’re having. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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    1. Haha – Sashi – I have so not been enjoying this weather we have been having – I am ready for summer! 🙂
      Hoping you have a wonderful Christmas too!

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  12. What a gorgeous salad!! I’ve gotten really into beets lately … and with all the cookies I’ve been eating the last few days this is just calling my name! haha

    Merry christmas to you and your daughter!!

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  13. I SO wish I could be the man (or, um, woman) who could move on a whim! There are times when even gorgeous and comforting beet salads just don’t warm me up from the frozen tundra that is Wisconsin.

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    1. Gaaahhhhh – I don’t think even a million dollars would convince me to move to Wisconsin – I just looked y’alls weather up and y’alls highs re supposed to be in the 20’s next week??? Whaaaatttt????

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  14. I’m going to show my mum this recipe. She needs to understand that it is possible to prepare hearty salads, full of nutrients and fulfilling too. Needless to day, this is a perfect dish to me. Sri Lanka? It must be a beautiful country. I wish I was there too!

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    1. Thanks so much Daniela!
      I used to live in Sri Lanka with my parents till I was around 10, yes, it is gorgeous! But, I live in Atlanta – Georgia/U.S.A. these days.

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  15. This is my kind of salad, Shashi, I love esp. those roasted beets :-))
    Have a healthy and fun holiday season!
    Angie

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  16. Shashi this is a fantastic recipe.What a fresh idea for this time of year!

    I’m hoping I’ll have a chance over the next couple of weeks of the festive period to make this for Lynne and I. 🙂

    Thank you and wishing you a Merry Christmas. 😀

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