Forget sad, soggy lettuce – we're diving headfirst into a Grated Carrot & Beetroot Salad that's as cheerful as it is nutritious. Now, before you run screaming, "Beets? In a salad?", hear me out. This isn't any old pickled beet situation. We’re talking fresh, raw beetroot, grated and mingling deliciously with its carrot cousin. It’s like a party in your mouth!
Think of it as sunshine in a bowl, a splash of colour on a dreary day. It’s that perfect mid-week lunch that’s both light and satisfying, giving you the energy you need to conquer that ever-growing to-do list. A little lemon juice brightens things up, a drizzle of olive oil keeps it glossy, and you can even throw in some toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
So, ditch the boring sarnie, embrace the grate, and let this gorgeous salad be your lunch hero. Your taste buds (and your body) will thank you. It’s a little bit sassy, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot good. Now go forth and grate!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: None
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups of grated carrot
1 cup of grated beetroot
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded
Instructions:
1. Place the carrots in a salad bowl. Drain as much juice as you can out of the beetroot. Add the beetroot and baby spinach to the bowl with the carrot and stir to combine
2. In a small bowl mix together the paprika, cumin and cinnamon. Add the lemon juice and whisk until combined.
3. Add the dressing to the salad and mix to combine. Let the salad sit for 30-60 minutes before serving.
4. Mix the fresh mint through before serving.
Cook time: None
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups of grated carrot
1 cup of grated beetroot
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded
Instructions:
1. Place the carrots in a salad bowl. Drain as much juice as you can out of the beetroot. Add the beetroot and baby spinach to the bowl with the carrot and stir to combine
2. In a small bowl mix together the paprika, cumin and cinnamon. Add the lemon juice and whisk until combined.
3. Add the dressing to the salad and mix to combine. Let the salad sit for 30-60 minutes before serving.
4. Mix the fresh mint through before serving.