Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts Recipe

Elevate your game night with this stunning venison salad! Perfectly seared venison loin is paired with earthy roasted beetroot, crisp apple, and crunchy hazelnuts for a flavor explosion. This recipe, inspired by a successful first-time venison cook, is surprisingly easy and perfect for impressing guests. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 197.3 kcal
Protein 6g
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How to Make Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel 2 medium beetroots and 2 shallots. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Toss beetroot and shallots with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden.
  5. While beetroot roasts, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Season 2 (6-ounce) venison loin steaks with salt and pepper.
  7. Sear venison for 3-4 minutes per side in the hot skillet.
  8. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 5-10 minutes, depending on desired doneness (rare to medium-rare recommended).
  9. Remove venison from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  10. In a large bowl, gently toss the warm roasted beetroot and shallots with 5 ounces baby spinach, 1 thinly sliced apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), a pinch of salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  11. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; toss gently to combine.
  12. Arrange salad on a serving platter.
  13. Slice the rested venison into thin strips and arrange on top of the salad.
  14. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

10g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts?

Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts?

Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts has approximately 197.3 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 26 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts?

The key ingredients for Venison Salad With Beetroot Apple And Hazelnuts are Venison Loin, Olive Oil, Pepper, Thyme, Baby Beets, Shallots. See the full list with measurements above.

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