Apple Beet and Carrot Salad, the freshest beet salad ever! This is perfect for whipping up last minute, and trust me, the whole family will enjoy the subtle flavor and tender crunch.
In all honesty, I wanted to name this salad ABC Salad, in honor of our grandson who is obsessed with the alphabet. But not just ours here in the U.S.A. Just about anywhere and everywhere there is an alphabet he is interested. He has gone on to learn the Greek alphabet reciting it like a story, and he has learned the codes for the Military alphabet. We are also working on Morse Code. He is quite enamored with the extra letter in the Spanish alphabet, and has assigned one to each alphabet he likes! And now his latest interest is the Cyrillic alphabet. Did I mention he just turned 3? He asked me the other day if I could tell him "the Greek alphabet in Spanish", no baby, I am sorry Grammy can do a lot of things, but definitely not that! That young man is keeping us on our toes!
Beet salads are on the rise!
We are big fans of raw beet salads, and have been enjoying them for many years. This salad is actually deliciously mild in flavor and if it can be said of a raw beet salad, delicate. Raw beets are earthy, but when combined with carrots and apple they are tempered and take on some of the personality of the other vegetables they mingle with. This grated salad has no sugar or sweetener of any kind, letting the apple pieces do their job of adding a touch of sweetness. And if you have fat carrots they offer a bit of sweetness too. These same traits are found in our recipe for Simple Carrot Salad. With each being quick to assemble and just like that, almost instantly you have a salad ready to go on the table!
Hmmm, who would have thought?
Beets seem to be having a resurgence with cooks of all ages, and I couldn't be happier. They are easy to grow, good keepers, and they lend themselves to being used and enjoyed raw or cooked. I think the days of beets being left at the market are coming to a close. This salad ticks the box of something raw being served at meal time. And while I never got in the habit of a meal plan, I do have a few rules, if you will for our meals.
Such as, cook with what I have, being first and foremost, so that we take advantage of what is in the refrigerator and cook with the seasons. Include something raw, and a quick to put together salad like this one, is great. And sit down together to eat, because the best part of the meal is the environment in which you eat, and those you include around your table. I hope you enjoy this Apple Beet and Carrot Salad as much as we do! Here is to good eating for us all!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- beets
- apples
- carrots
- lemon juice
- oil
- salt
You will also need the following:
- box grater or food processor
- vegetable peeler
- measuring spoons
- medium sized mixing bowl
- silicone spatula or kitchen spoon
- serving dish
Now we are ready to begin!
Apple Beet and Carrot Salad
adapted from skinnytaste
1 medium/large red beet, peeled and grated
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 large apple, cut into matchsticks
1 to 2 T lemon juice, we used 2
2 T oil, we used avocado
1/8 t salt
Parsley, fresh dill or spinach leaves, or thinly sliced green onion tops for garnish if desired.
Wash, dry and peel 1 large beet and 2 carrots.
Grate using a food processor or box grater. Set aside in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Wash dry and quarter the apple. Remove the core section from each. Slice crossways, then lengthwise to create thin matchstick pieces of apple.
Add the apple pieces to the beet and carrot mixture. Add the lemon juice, oil and salt.
Toss gently and serve immediately or chill until later. Remove from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before serving is stored in the refrigerator.
Storage options for Apple Beet and Carrot Salad. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
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Printable "copy and paste" version:
Apple Beet and Carrot Salad
adapted from skinnytaste
1 medium/large red beet, peeled and grated
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 large apple, cut into matchsticks
1 to 2 T lemon juice, we used 2
2 T oil, we used avocado
1/8 t salt
Parsley, fresh dill or spinach leaves, or thinly sliced green onion tops for garnish if desired.
Wash, dry and peel 1 large beet and 2 carrots.
Grate using a food processor or box grater. Set aside in a medium sized mixing bowl.
Wash dry and quarter the apple. Remove the core section from each. Slice crossways, then lengthwise to create thin matchstick pieces of apple.
Add the apple pieces to the beet and carrot mixture. Add the lemon juice, oil and salt.
Toss gently and serve immediately or chill until later. Remove from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before serving is stored in the refrigerator.
Storage options for Apple Beet and Carrot Salad. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
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I really enjoy grated salads. This must be so sweet and juicy. Unfortunately, I have difficulty eating beets, especially raw beets- I don't seem to be able to digest them.
ReplyDeleteJudee, that must be difficult for you considering your love of vegetables and salads. I have a few things I too cannot handle, so I understand. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteYou are reading my mind? Yesterday I was scrolling for this salad as there are hundreds of beets in the garden. I didn't know that you can add carrots :) Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMariama, we loved this salad! And we are big beet fans, so it will be on our table regularly. I love a spoonful in a sandwich (like coleslaw!) also. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteYum!! I like this instead of the mayonaise (fat) on coleslaw....
ReplyDeleteLydia, it is amazing how simple ingredients will be so enjoyable! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteMelynda, this sounds great! My neighbor brought over some beets from his garden, and at the time, I didn't know what to do with them other than adding them to our salad. This is a great way to use those beets! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #44.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, it is a delicate and yet lovely salad. I tucked some in a sandwich the other day, and that was delicious!
DeleteThis looks delicious and raw beets are so good for you! Saving this for when our garden beets are ready to pick! Thanks, from Farmhouse Friday...sandi
ReplyDeleteSandi, we really enjoyed this salad, and it will be on regular rotation here when beets are sweet. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteI love beets! This sounds so good - Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Hope to see you again at tomorrow's party!
ReplyDeleteHelen, thank you for hosting, I sure appreciate it.
DeleteOh boy, I am so going to have to try this out.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you sharing this yumminess with Sweet Tea & Friend's this month.
Paula, we love it! Thanks for hosting Sweet Tea and Friend's, I appreciate it!
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