Beetroot, Apple & Carrot Salad
Did you know that both beetroot and carrot are amazing superfoods? Beetroot is rich in folate, magnesium, nitrates and antioxidants. Grated raw carrot contains unique fibres that support the liver in its detoxification role and helps support gut health.
Serves: 4 as a side dish
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Beetroot, Apple & Carrot Salad
This salad packs a serious nutritional punch by combining two superfoods, beetroot and carrot. Sweeten the deal with the accompanying Medjool date dressing.
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Ingredients
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup apple-cider vinegar
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 beetroot, grated
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
Method
- To make dressing, place dates in small bowl, top with boiling water, and set aside to soften. When dates are soft, place thyme, capers, garlic, sea salt, Dijon mustard, apple-cider vinegar and olive oil in blender with dates and water and blend for 1 min until smooth. Pour into clean jar and set aside while preparing salad.
- Place grated beetroot, carrots and 1 thinly sliced apple in large mixing bowl. Add ⅓ cup of dressing and toss together until combined.
- Serve on large serving platter and top with remaining sliced apple.
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