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Grated Beet Salad with Fresh Herbs Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and refreshing grated beet salad featuring a tangy sherry vinegar dressing, fresh herbs, and the natural sweetness of beets and carrots. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this salad combines crisp textures with bright flavors in just minutes.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Salad

  • 1 pound red beets, peeled and grated
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, grated lemon zest, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
  2. Combine the vegetables: Add the peeled and grated red beets, grated carrot, half of the chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, and half of the chopped fresh mint into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  3. Garnish and serve: Transfer the tossed salad to a serving bowl. Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley and mint leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors.

Notes

  • For easier grating, use a food processor fitted with a grating disc.
  • You can adjust the honey amount to make the salad more or less sweet according to taste.
  • Be sure to peel the beets carefully to avoid staining; gloves are recommended.
  • This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to let flavors meld, but garnish just before serving.
  • Feel free to add toasted nuts or crumbled cheese like feta for added texture and flavor variations.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (~100g)
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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