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Beet and Carrot Salad with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Delicious Beet and Carrot Salad with Fresh Herbs Recipe

A vibrant Beet and Carrot Salad with Fresh Herbs that's a perfect blend of earthy and fresh flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 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

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • grater
  • serving bowl

Method
 

  1. 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 emulsified and well combined.
  2. Add the peeled and grated red beets and carrot to the bowl with the dressing. Then add half of the chopped fresh parsley and half of the chopped fresh mint. Toss everything together thoroughly until the grated vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  3. Transfer the tossed salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the remaining parsley and mint on top as a fresh garnish. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 5g

Notes

This salad is visually stunning and can be customized with various herbs or cheeses as desired.

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