Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots for a Crunchy Refresh

This Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots is a vibrant, healthy dish that combines crunchy veggies for a refreshing meal.

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Prep Time 15

Resting Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Salads

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

box grater
Mixing bowl
small bowl

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 medium raw beets grated
2 medium carrots peeled and grated
1 large crisp apple e.g., Granny Smith or Fuji

For the Dressing

2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish

¼ cup walnuts or sunflower seeds
fresh parsley or mint for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Peel and grate the raw beets and carrots into a large mixing bowl.
Grate or julienne the crisp apple and add it to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the grated vegetables and apple, tossing gently to combine.
Let the salad sit for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley or mint and add walnuts or sunflower seeds on top.

Notes

Fresh beets and carrots enhance flavor, and mixing them finely provides a delightful texture. Adjust sweetness as needed and serve immediately for best crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Keyword crunchy salad, easy salad, healthy salad, raw beet salad, refreshing salad, vegetable salad

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