Shredded Carrot and Beet Salad
This colorful salad is filled with light tangy flavor and a satisfying crunch. It makes for a refreshing complement to any lunch or dinner!
Created by Rebecca Katz
(Adapted from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery. Copyright © 2009 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Orange Juice
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Ginger Minced
- 1 cup Cooked Beets Peeled; Shredded
- 1 cup Carrots Peeled; Shredded
- 2 tbsp Fresh Mint Chopped
Instructions
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Peel beets and steam for 6-8 minutes .
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Cool and then shred.
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Whisk the orange juice, olive oil and ginger together until combined.
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Put the carrots and beets in a mixing bowl, toss with dressing.
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Top with fresh mint.
Nutrition Info
- Calories:
- 105
- Total Fat:
- 5g
- Sodium:
- 90mg
- Potassium:
- 440mg
- Total Carbohydrate:
- 14g
- Dietary Fiber:
- 4g
- Protein:
- 2g