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Raw Beet, Carrot and Apple Salad
This Raw Beet, Carrot and Apple Salad layers shredded raw beets, carrots, and apples, dressed with a bright vinaigrette of orange juice and zest, lime juice, olive oil, and honey vinegar. The salad offers a combination of crisp, fresh textures from root vegetables and fruit, balanced with a citrusy and slightly tangy dressing. It is refrigerated to meld flavors before serving as a refreshing side or light salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
70 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% 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.