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June 26, 2013

Shaved Golden Beet, Carrot and Radish Salad with Coriander Mustard Vinaigrette

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Raw shaved beets, carrots and radishes are dressed up with a lively vinaigrette creating a fresh and colorful summer salad that’s perfect for picnics and barbeques.

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So let’s talk beets…love them or hate them, whichever side you pick it’s likely that half the world agrees with you.

Beets haters think they taste like dirt while beet enthusiasts affectionately call them earthy.  I readily admit I’m usually in the former camp, but am intent on giving the knobby roots a fair shake.  They might not look like much from the outside but beneath their rough exterior lies a bevy of vitamins and minerals that support our body’s natural detoxification processes.

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Apparently that dirt-like taste isn’t actually dirt but rather geosmin, an organic compound that is thought to either be a by-product of beet metabolism or produced by soil-microorganisms that are taken up by the beets as they grow and mature.

Enter yellow or golden beets, a variety of beets that is typically milder than the more common red ones (not to mention less likely to stain your hands and kitchen towels.)  While more delicate in taste, it wasn’t until I tried them raw that I truly came to appreciate their full potential.

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Mandoline in hand I shaved the sturdy root into sunny yellow coins.  Shaved paper-thin and paired with equally thin slices of sweet young carrots and peppery radishes the “earthy” taste took a back seat to the symphony of crunch and freshness.

A zippy Dijon mustard vinaigrette laced with coriander adds edge and bite to the shaved vegetables and what results is a cool summer salad bursting with colors and crunchy texture.

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When choosing beets go for the smaller specimens with the bright greens still attached as they will be all the more tender when raw.  And while you’re at it don’t forget the greens, they are delicious and rich in nutrients as well, just prepare them like you would spinach or chard.

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So let’s have it; are you a beet lover or hater?

(For even more summer salad ideas be sure to check out my summer salad recipe round-up featuring 10 fresh and colorful ideas for your next salad over on Healthy Green Kitchen as well.)

Serves Serves 4

Shaved Golden Beet, Carrot and Radish Salad Recipe

A medely of paper-thin slices of raw beets, carrots and radishes are dressed with a Dijon coriander dressing.

20 minPrep Time

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Ingredients

    For the Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • For the Shaved Salad:
  • 4 small golden beets, peeled
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled cut into two
  • 1 small bunch of radishes, trimmed and cleaned
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the beets, carrot, and radishes on a mandolin or in a food processor with the slicing disc.
  3. Toss the sliced vegetables with the dressing to coat evenly. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, season to taste with additional salt and freshly ground pepper if desired and serve.

Notes

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Raw, Recipes, Salads, Savory, Season, Spring, Vegan Tagged With: beets, carrots, gluten-free, paleo, radishes, raw, salad, spring, summer, vegan

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  1. Patty says

    September 29, 2020 at 6:38 am

    Following your recipe, I made a colorful summer salad last night and I must say my family enjoyed it. Thanks for the recipe.
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  2. ko says

    June 12, 2019 at 1:31 am

    Your salad looks vibrant, I will be making soon
    ★★★★★
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  3. Caroline says

    September 9, 2013 at 12:29 am

    I just found your blog from foodgawker and I love your recipes! I've followed you on twitter and pinterest and shared this recipe with my followers.
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  4. Bill says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:05 am

    I love beets and eat them all the time. I've never eaten them raw, though and I love the idea of shaving them. Beautiful salad. Can't wait to try this. Thanks for a great post!
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