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Warm Beet, Celery & Avocado Salad with Pomegranate and Lemon–Tahini Dressing

A nourishing, tridoshic salad that bridges grounding and lightness. The sweet earthiness of roasted beets, turmeric-ghee–sautéed celery, and creamy avocado mingle with a trio of tender greens — arugula, baby spinach, and chard — for a balanced play of flavors and energies. Pomegranate adds brightness, and a lemon–tahini dressing ties it all together with grounding warmth and digestive zest. A seasonal bowl that supports clarity, calm, and radiance.

SERVES

2

PREP

10 minutes

COOK

20-25 minutes

Ingredients


Salad

  • 2 medium beets, roasted or steamed, cubed

Preparation
  1. Roast or steam beets until tender. Cool slightly and cube.

  2. Warm ghee in a small skillet; stir in turmeric and black pepper until fragrant. Add celery and sauté 1–2 minutes until just tender and golden. Season with PHS.

Ayurvedic & Western Perspective
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘆𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, beets strengthen the blood (rakta dhatu) and nurture ojas with their sweet, earthy essence, while celery sautéed in ghee and turmeric awakens digestion and clears ama (toxins) from the liver and lymph. The blend of arugula, baby spinach, and baby chard balances the doshas — arugula’s light bitterness stimulates agni, spinach’s softness soothes Vata, and chard’s mineral density cools and rejuvenates. Avocado lends stability and unctuous nourishment, pomegranate enlivens circulation and adds brightness, and the lemon–tahini dressing harmonizes the whole with creamy grounding and gentle acidity. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, this is a nutrient-rich powerhouse. Beets provide folate, nitrates, and antioxidants to support detoxification and cardiovascular health; celery and chard are hydrating and mineral-rich; spinach adds iron and magnesium; turmeric and pomegranate bring anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support; avocado and tahini supply healthy fats and plant protein. It’s a meal that builds vitality from the inside out — one that feels indulgent yet deeply restorative.

Explore the Ingredients

Each ingredient in this recipe offers its own unique qualities and actions in the body. In Ayurveda, food is more than nourishment — it is medicine. Click below to learn how these ingredients support balance, digestion, and overall well-being.

Celery

Beets

Turmeric

Walnuts

Lemon

Pomegranate

Avocado

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