Raw Beet Salad

11 Jul Raw Beet Salad

Fresh beets can be used in a variety of ways- raw, pickled, roasted, boiled, or even grilled.  Using them raw in this salad, offers a refreshing, crunchy, and satisfying base that is both flavorful and packed with nutrition. You can use golden beets, which are a little sweeter, or red beets, which offer a traditional earthy beet flavor.

Raw Beet Salad

Ingredients:
1 bunch beets, peeled and julienned
1-2 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ orange, freshly squeezed
½ lime, freshly squeezed
½ tsp orange zest
½ tsp lime zest
1 tsp honey
½ tsp sea salt
Pinch black pepper
½ cup crumbled goat cheese

• Place julienned beets and chives in a medium bowl. (To julienne, first cut into rounds, then cut rounds into strips.)
• In a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, orange and lime juice, orange and lime zest, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well to fully combine.

• Pour dressing over beets and toss to coat.
• Add crumbled goat cheese and gently mix.

• Enjoy as a side or over a bed of greens.
• Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com