Super rich in vitamins and full of crunchy flavor. This colorful salad adds a lot to any table.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

  • 3 large carrots, peeled and shredded or grated
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 3 medium beets, peeled, and shredded or grated

Sweet & Sour Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar or other flavored vinegar (I used strawberry)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pkg. Italian herb salad dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons ginger powder
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Prepare the carrots and beets separately.
  2. Shred the peeled carrots using a hand grater or a food processor.
  3. Place them in a bowl add the raisins and cover.
  4. Clean the food processor, and grate or shred the beets.Place the beets in a separate bowl and cover.
  5. To make the dressing, in a small jar or cruet, combine oil, vinegar, mustards, cumin, Italian herbs, maple syrup and salt.
  6. Cover and shake until well-mixed.
  7. Pour half of the dressing over each bowl of vegetables.
  8. Toss each until coated.
  9. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes or until ready to serve.
  10. To serve, on a platter, arrange the beets in the center and surround them with the carrots.

Notes:

adapted from justvegetablerecipes.com