Beet Salad

August 14, 2011

We’ve been making this salad for years, long before our shift to a plant-based diet.  I had it, or something similar, at a party once and asked the host how she made it.  The recipe below is what I remembered, but I can’t be sure if it’s what she told me.  It’s really simple and a delicious way to eat beets and get tons of fiber in your meal!  Great for a hot summer night!

Making this salad without a food processor (with a shredder attachment) is not really advised.  It’s certainly possible, but you’d have to do a lot of shredding and you know how messy beets can be!  That said, if you have a food processor with a shredder, this salad is a piece of cake (the sort of cake made of raw veggies and fruit). 

Here’s the recipe:

2 medium sized beets, peeled
2 tart apples, peeled (granny smith are great, or fuji work well too)
3 carrots, peeled
a drizzle or two of agave syrup (if you’re not a strict vegan, honey works too)
the juice of one medium lemon

Simply peel your vegges and fruit, shred them in the processor, combine them into a large mixing bowl.  Mix in the lemon juice, then drizzle agave or honey and mix well.  Add more agave or honey to taste (you don’t need much – this salad is really sweet).  Chill or serve immediately.   

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