Whole30 Beet and Carrot Salad
Brighten up your meal plan with this vibrant and nutritious Whole30 Beet and Carrot Salad! Packed with the earthy sweetness of julienned beets and carrots, this no-cook recipe is tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette and finished with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor and slivered almonds for a delightful crunch. Perfectly suited for Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free lifestyles, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight side dish or a refreshing appetizer. With its bold colors and crisp textures, this wholesome salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious—a true testament to healthy eating made easy!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium beets
- 3 medium carrots
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
Directions
Step 1
Start by peeling the beets and carrots. Using a julienne peeler, mandoline, or a sharp knife, carefully cut the beets and carrots into thin matchstick-like strips.
Step 2
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by squeezing the juice of one lemon and whisking it together with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned beets, carrots, and chopped parsley.
Step 5
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the beet and carrot mixture, tossing well to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle the slivered almonds over the salad, gently mixing them in for a bit of crunch.
Step 7
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl, garnish with a bit more parsley if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy this wholesome, crunchy salad as a light side dish or a refreshing starter.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (777.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 952.9 |
| Total Fat 74.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1625.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.2g | |
| Protein 17.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 257.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2497.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories