Giuseppe Giusti: Beetroot salad with red berries and sweet cheese balls
09. june 2026
In this fresh and colorful salad, the earthy flavors of beetroot intertwine with the sweetness of red berries and the delicate creaminess of cheese balls. A key role in bringing all the ingredients together is played by the high-quality balsamic vinegar Giuseppe Giusti, which adds a pleasant acidity and a subtly sweet aroma to the dish.
Ingredients (4 servings)
100 g of cream cheese
100 g of ricotta romana cheese (dry)
50 g of caster sugar
zest and juice of one lemon
1 untreated lime
chopped pistachios
chopped hazelnuts
100 g of raspberries
100 g of strawberries
100 g of blueberries
100 g of blackberries
1 cooked beetroot
mint leaves
4 tablespoons of icing sugar
Process
Preparing the cheese
Using a spatula, mix together the cream cheese and the ricotta pressed through a sieve. Mix in the sugar and lemon zest. Transfer to a pastry bag and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Preparing fruti and nuts
Wash and dry the fruit. Dice the beetroot.
Arrange the washed and dried red fruits in a serving dish and add the diced beetroot. Place the chopped pistachios in one small bowl and the chopped hazelnuts in another.
Preparing cheese balls
Pipe small balls of cream cheese into the bowls and roll them in the chopped nuts. Place the balls on top of the fruit.
Dressing the salad
Prepare the balsamic glaze by squeezing the lemon juice into the icing sugar. Stir well and add a few drops of 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar. Use the glaze to sweeten the dish as desired. Decorate with mint leaves and slices of lime.
Enjoy!
Balzamični kis 3 gold medals Cubic 250ml
€25.57
GIUSEPPE GIUSTI
Dedicated to the ancestor who created the recipe at the beginning of the 20th century, this product is born from sweet, sundried grapes. Aromas and flavors of plum jam and red fruits intertwine with hints of honey and vanilla in a considerable dense and sweet dressing, perfect as a fresh dressing for various savory or sweet dishes.Ageing: In barrels, with the addition of aged balsamic vinegar extracted from a series of centuries old casksServing Suggestions: fresh pasta, ravioli, grilled meats, fresh fruit, fruit salad and desserts.Cooked grape Must, Wine Vinegar. Contains Sulphites.Keep at room temperature, even after opening.
Balzamični kis 3 gold medals Champagnottina 100ml
€16.15
GIUSEPPE GIUSTI
Dedicated to the ancestor who created the recipe at the beginning of the 20th century, this product is born from sweet, sundried grapes. Aromas and flavors of plum jam and red fruits intertwine with hints of honey and vanilla in a considerable dense and sweet dressing, perfect as a fresh dressing for various savory or sweet dishes.Ageing: In barrels, with the addition of aged balsamic vinegar extracted from a series of centuries old casksServing Suggestions: fresh pasta, ravioli, grilled meats, fresh fruit, fruit salad and desserts.Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 98% (Cooked grape Must, Wine Vinegar), Cooked grape Must. Contains Sulphites.Keep at room temperature, even after opening.