Shaved Beetroot, Radish & Grapefruit Salad

This is another dish from the mutabal family. Traditionally the beetroots/beets for this salad are boiled, roughly chopped and served with a tarator dressing, but here they are served raw. If you cannot resist cooking them they can be sautéed for a couple of minutes in sesame oil. I really enjoy the earthiness and crispness of raw beetroot/beet, and if you want a really spectacular showpiece try combining different colours and varieties. The radishes add a