Beet and Carrot Salad is a vibrant, satisfyingly crunchy salad made with apples, walnuts, and a lot of fresh herbs. Natural sweetness from raw beets and carrots complements beautifully with tangy Lemon Maple Dijon Dressing, and you never taste bitterness from the raw beets. Perfect for a healthy side, or add protein to enjoy as a meal.
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How to Stop Beets from staining?
- Wear food-safe gloves.
- Coat one hand(the one that touches the beets) and a cutting board with oil or cooking spray. Just be careful.
- Line cutting boards with parchment.
- Rinse utensils promptly.
- Golden or candy stripe beets are less staining alternatives
Cutting raw beets can be tricky. But once you use some of the techniques above, you'll find it fun and less staining. Just be careful and stay safe, especially you're using oil method!
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Simple yet irresistible flavor combination
- Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Perfect balance of earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors.
- Keep well for meal prep.
- Gorgeous color makes it perfect for entertaining while keeping it healthy.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- Beets
- Carrots
- Walnut
- Fresh dill and cilantro
For the Lemon Maple Dijon Dressing
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Maple syrup
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Instructions
Wash, Peel, and Prep Beets & Carrots
Scrub well, trim off the green tops, and peel the beets and carrots. Slice them and cut into matchsticks.
Tip: When cutting the veggies, you can alternatively shred them with a box grater or a food processor with a shredding blade.
Core and Slice Apple to Avoid Browning
Cut the apple just before tossing with dressing to prevent browning. Alternatively, you can prevent oxidation by tossing in lemon juice or submerging in salted water.
Make the Lemon Maple Dijon Dressing
Combine extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake in a jar until emulsified.
Assemble the Salad
Toast the walnuts in a dry pan or oven until golden brown. Let cool and roughly chop.
In a large bowl, toss all the salad ingredients. Drizzle the dressing and toss. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
Flavor Variations
- Herbs - Have fun with fresh herbs, like adding mint and parsley.
- Fruit - instead of apples, try pears or oranges.
- Spice - Add cumin and/or coriander to spice it up.
- Nuts and seeds - Instead of walnuts, use almonds, pine nuts, or pumpkin seeds.
Can You Make This Salad Ahead & How Long Does It Last?
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Avoid freezing.
This salad tastes amazing after a few hours or even overnight in the fridge. The flavors meld beautifully together!
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Beet and Carrot Salad with Lemon Maple Dijon Dressing
Ingredients
For the Lemon Maple Dijon Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced (3-4 tablespoon of juice)
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
For the salad
- 1½ cups beets julienned
- 1 cup carrot julienned
- ½ apple julienned
- ¼ cup walnut toasted and chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
- In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients with the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
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