Step 1: Place the beets in a large pan of cold water on the stove over a high heat. Slowly bring the water to the boil.

Step 2: Cook for forty minutes or until the beets are soft.

Step 3: Remove the beets from the water and remove the skins wearing gloves so as not to stain your fingers.

Step 4: Preheat a fan forced oven to 180C

Step 5: Put hazelnuts on a baking tray and bake for five minutes. Remove from oven and place in tea towel and rub to remove skins and coarsely chop.

Step 6: Place the ingredients for the vinaigrette into a small mixing bowl and lightly whisk together.

Step 7: To serve, place the warm beets onto a serving plate, pour over the dressing and sprinkle over the roasted hazelnuts