Beetroot Red Cabbage Mango Salad

This is no ordinary salad; it is a study in contrasts. On the plate, the beetroot mingles with the sharp, peppery crunch of shredded red cabbage. But then, there is the surprise—luminous golden batons of mango, a tropical whisper hidden within the earthy roots. The elements are bound not by a simple vinaigrette, but by a "gastric red mayonnaise’’. The overall effect is one of elegance: the smooth fragrance of what the chef calls the 'cardinal purée' its an unctuous base made of confit beetroot in oil, blended with raspberry puree, and a touch of raspberry vinegar, offering a subtle sweet-and-sour tension that clings to every ingredient. Set out as a crudité appetizer, it is a vibrant beginning to a meal, and a complete discovery waiting to happen.

Beetroot Red Cabbage Mango Salad

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: cabbage, mango, salad
Difficulty: easy
Prep Time: 35 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $8
This is no ordinary salad; it is a study in contrasts…

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 High powered blender
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 3 bowls
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 2 Piping bags
  • 1 Small offset spatula

Ingredients

Colored Salad

  • 700 g Red cabbage How to prepare it
  • 300 g Mango
  • 100 g Raw beetroot
  • 50 g Red onion
  • 20 g Raspberry vinegar

Beetroot-Raspberry Cardinal Puree

  • 600 g Frying oil
  • 400 g Beetroot
  • 80 g Carrots
  • 60 g Raspberry puree
  • 30 g Raspberry vinegar to taste
  • 30 g Butter chilled

Dijon-Heavy Mayonnaise

  • 1 each Egg yolk at room
  • 25 g Dijon mustard at room
  • 200 g Grapeseed oil
  • 20 g Beetroot-raspberry cardinal puree chilled

Garnishing

  • 30 g Whole hazelnuts crushed and toasted

Instructions

Cooking Beetroot

  • Begin by rinsing carrot and beetroots. Pat them dry. Place the roots in the saucepan, and cover completely with neutral oil. Cook over low heat until tender. After about 30 minutes, check the carrots for doneness and remove them if they are already cooked. Peel the beets and carrots while they are still warm, then cut them into chunks before pureeing.

Beetroot-Raspberry Cardinal Puree

  • Blend all together the warm root vegetables along with the raspberry puree, vinegar and the chilled butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a clean container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Beetroot cardinal puree is both, an outstanding pairing with pork and duck dishes and to decorate the plate.

Dijon-Heavy Mayonnaise

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt. Begin to whisk until combined. Begin adding the oil very slowly until the mixture thickens. Pour the remaining oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking swiftly. Continue until all the oil is incorporated and the mayonnaise is thick and creamy.
  • Add the cardinal puree as a natural food coloring, and readjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate mayo for up to 48 hours.

Colored Salad

  • Peel and cut mango into thin slices, then juliennes.
  • Use your mandoline or a sharp chef knife to cut the red onion into very thin slices. The following step is optional: For extra crunch, soak the shredded cabbage and sliced onions in ice water for 10 minutes. Drain well, then use a salad spinner to remove any remaining moisture. Pat them dry.
  • Peel beetroots. Slice it thinly and cut into juliennes; reserve in a separate container.
  • In the large bowl, toss the red cabbage, beetroots, red onion in the raspberry vinegar. Let it macerated for an hour in the refrigerator.
  • Add sunshine with mango julienne, and season the whole colorful pile with the vibrant mayo to taste. Save leftover mayonnaise for plating.

Plating

  • Using an individual cake ring, mold the seasoned colored salad in the center of the plate. Garnish with more Cardinal Purée, another dot of mayo for looks, then gently spread them into artful strokes with the tip of your small offset spatula… and the crunch—toasted hazelnuts.
  • A restaurant-style appetizer in your own kitchen. Bon appétit!

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 120kcal
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