Crunchy Carrot Beet Slaw, a colorful healthy side dish you can feel good about serving!

Crunchy Beet Carrot Slaw (Healthy, Gluten Free & Vegetarian)

Beets… You either love them or think they taste like dirt.

I fall in the “love them” camp and eat them as often as possible.

Ingredient for Carrot Beet Slaw (Healthy, Gluten Free & Vegetarian)

The most common way to enjoy beets is to roast them, so they have a soft interior, yet are crispy around the edges. Pickling beets is also a popular preparation method. However, in the last few years, I’ve found I really love the taste and texture of raw beets.

Not only do you reserve all the nutrients by not cooking the beets, the firm carrot-like texture holds up well in salads and slaws. Even when made several days ahead!

How to Make Beet Carrot Slaw (Healthy, Gluten Free & Vegetarian)

Carrot Slaw with Beets

Today’s Crunchy Beet Carrot Slaw is gluten free, vegetarian, and so good for you. It’s made with shredded raw beets, carrots, fresh mint leaves, golden raisins, and toasted almonds.

The shredded beets and carrots create the base of the slaw, while the mint, raisins and almonds provide bold flavor and crunch.

How To Make Carrot Slaw in bowl (Healthy, Gluten Free & Vegetarian)

Toss the ingredients with a simple dressing seasoned with cumin, garlic, and ginger. Then serve the slaw right away, or refrigerate it for later.

Dressing for Carrot Slaw (Healthy, Gluten Free & Vegetarian)

Vibrant Carrot Beet Slaw is a great way to introduce beets to beet-newbies.

The bold flavor combination accentuates the earthy essence of the beets, truly making them shine!

Crunchy Beet Carrot Slaw overhead in bowl

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Carrot Slaw with Beets

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Crunchy Beet Carrot Slaw Recipe – A light vegetarian salad with massive crunch and flavor. Only 5 base ingredients, and a simple dressing, yet huge wow-factor!
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 beets
  • 3 large carrots
  • 30 fresh chopped mint leaves, about 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins)
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (agave for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Wash the beet and carrots well. If the skin looks smooth and clean, leave it on. If it looks rough and dry, peel it off. Shred the beets and carrots and place in a salad bowl.
  • Toast the almonds over medium heat in a small dry skillet. Then pour them on a paper towel to cool. Add the chopped mint and sultanas to the salad bowl. Add the almonds once they are cool.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Pour over the slaw and toss well. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces, Calories: 131kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 42mg, Potassium: 309mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 3990IU, Vitamin C: 4.5mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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