Description
This Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beets with the crispness of apples and carrots. The simple dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and honey enhances the natural flavors, making it a perfect side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 medium raw beets, peeled and grated
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 crisp apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), grated or julienned
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Additions:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated beets, carrots, and apple.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the beet mixture and toss well to coat. Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and seeds or nuts just before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made up to a day in advance—just add the nuts or seeds right before serving to keep them crunchy.
- For extra flavor, try adding a splash of orange juice or a pinch of cumin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
