Description
A vibrant and refreshing Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots that combines shredded beets, crisp apples, and sweet carrots dressed in a zesty lemon and apple cider vinegar dressing. This no-cook, vegan, and gluten-free salad is perfect for a healthy side dish or light meal, packed with crunchy texture and bright flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruit
- 2 medium raw beets, peeled and shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 crisp apple (like Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored and shredded
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and fruit: Peel and shred the beets and carrots using a grater or food processor. Core and shred the apple, making sure to use a crisp variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and smooth.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded beets, carrots, and apple. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let flavors meld: Allow the salad to sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature. This resting time enhances the flavors as they meld together for a more delicious taste.
- Add toppings and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with chopped fresh parsley and toasted sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts, if using, to add extra freshness and crunch.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and tastes even better after the flavors have had time to develop.
- For added tang, mix in a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt or a dollop of Dijon mustard to the dressing before tossing.
- Use gloves when handling beets to prevent staining your hands.
- Can be served as a side dish or a light, healthy lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
