Carrot & Beet Salad
Kayla Castle • August 9, 2021
This combo is fire. We are so over boring salads here, we want all the flavors! Together beets and carrots are phyto-nutrient rich stimulating the digestive system. Aid in gut health by improving digestion and relieve constipation.
Beets are excellent sources of folate, iron, potassium, manganese and vitamin C.
Carrots are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, manganese and potassium.
Recipe
Ingredients:
2 large carrots, stems removed
6 baby beets, cooked ( I purchased pre-cooked beets)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt to taste
Method:
1. Use a peeler to peel carrots into thin strips. Place in a medium sized bowl. Thinly slice the beets and then cut in half, place in bowl.
2. Pour the olive oil, red wine vinegar and sprinkle of salt over salad. Mix to ensure dressing evenly coats. Store in fridge till ready to eat, enjoy!
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