Raw Beet, Carrot and Apple Salad
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4.4
Raw Beet, Carrot and Apple Salad
Description
The Raw Beet, Carrot and Apple Salad features fresh vegetables and fruit shredded and layered to showcase their natural colors and textures. The key ingredients are raw beets, carrots, and apple, each shredded to a fine texture that combines crispness and a subtle sweetness. The dressing uses a blend of fresh orange juice and zest alongside lime juice, olive oil, and honey vinegar to add acidity, sweetness, and a light fruitiness.
As the salad marinates in the refrigerator, the flavors meld but the vegetables and apple maintain their crunch. The bright, citrusy dressing complements the earthiness of the beets and the natural sweetness of the carrots and apples. Serving the salad by pouring it out of the jar and stirring distributes the ingredients and dressing evenly.
This salad serves well as a starter or side dish that adds fresh, raw textures and fruit-forward notes to a meal. The choice to use raw vegetables highlights their natural flavors and nutrients without added cooking steps.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1 orange
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey vinegar
- pinch salt optional
For the Salad
- 2 carrot
- 1 apple
- 3 beet
Instructions
- Zest and juice the orange.
- Combine the orange juice and zest in a bowl, and add the lime juice, oil and vinegar. Stir. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Peel and shred the carrots, apple and beets.
- Layer the vegetables in a quart mason jar, shredded beets first, then shredded carrots, then shredded apple.
- Pour the dressing over top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Pour the mason jar into a bowl and stir when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2608IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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