Description
This refreshing raw beet salad with apples and carrots is a colorful and nutritious dish perfect for a light meal or a side. The combination of sweet apples, earthy beets, and crunchy carrots tossed in a tangy dressing creates a delightful flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 medium raw beets (peeled and shredded)
- 1 large apple (cored and julienned)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and shredded)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded beets, carrots, and julienned apple.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and nuts or seeds if using. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, increase the vinegar.
- You can use a mandoline or food processor for easy shredding.
- This salad holds up well for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
