There’s a raw vegan cafe in town called Gorilla Foods. I like ’em and I love their Root Down juice which basically contains whatever you want to juice up. My standard juice order contains beets, carrots, lemon, orange, and ginger and it’s so so so very tasty. So when I had some big ol’ beets and some lovely multi-coloured organic carrots on hand, I decided to do a root down version in salad form. This isn’t all raw since I’m using mustard and I think mustard is cooked…but I’m not a raw food fantatic so that doesn’t matter to me anyway.
This salad turned out lovely. And I’m not talking about how pretty it looks in the bowl. I mean, look at it! Stunning! Ruby, purple, orange and pink…it’s a visual masterpiece! For this recipe, I pulled out my Benriner Japanese Mandolin Slicer
raw beet & carrot salad
1 large beet, julienned
3 large carrots or 5 med-smallish carrots, julienned
tangerine or orange zest
juice of 1/2 tangerine or orange
lemon zest
juice of 1/2 lemon
2-4 T olive oil
1 T dijon mustard
1 T maple syrup or honey
1/2 t fresh grated ginger
salt & pepperCombine the beets and carrots in a bowl. Mix the zest, juice, olive oil, mustard, syrup, ginger and spices in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste adding in more olive oil if you find it too sharp or add in more lemon juice to make it more tart. Toss with salad and let marinate for a few minutes before serving.
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Sounds great to me!!
Fabulous! So gorgeous and what a great way to use some winter veggies. Thanks for the recipe and the inspiration!
I can’t wait to try this. Beets are one of my favourite foods. I’ve got a bag of rainbow carrots in the fridge too. Yum!
This looks so pretty. I like the effect that the mandolin slicer creates. Not sure I’d be up for grating everything by hand though, especially the raw beets. Which basically implies I should by one of these gizmos 🙂 Speaking of raw beets, I doubt that I’ve ever tried eating raw beets before other than pulverized in a health drink. The salad dressing sounds like it kicks butt!
That salad looks like a bowl full of fireworks! Beets never looked so good.
you are so lucky to have a raw food place to go too. we have zero, zip, nada here. we have to go all the way into Boston for that.
I will go vote for you now…..
I voted for you!
your standard juice sounds perfect – would’ve never thought of that combination. though of course it’s easier in a salad, don’t think i’ll be juicing carrots anytime soon. 🙂
Nice work on the mandolin! I have yet to master than particular kitchen beast.
I love beets! this looks good and healthy! I guess you have a mandolin, eh? I have to get one…but they do scare me a bit.
that would be a great reason for finally using the mandolin I have but never have the courage to pull out.
VeggieGirl, it is pretty great!
No problem, Jen!
Well, Kristin, looks like you are all set. I love how rainbow carrots look. So pretty.
Bijoux, a mandoline is a bit of work but it’s worth it.
Thanks Sherri 🙂
Haha, indeed Kaitlin!
Thanks Dawn 🙂
Amanda, I don’t think I’ve mastered it yet, but I was pretty impressed with how it all turned out!
Caviar, it’s a good combo! And the salad is definitely easier since I can make it at home 🙂
Hag, I got mine at Ming Wo on sale. I love it!
Try it, have cake! It’s kinda scary using a mandoline, but worth the stress.
every time I read an entry like this I regret getting rid of my mandoline more and more. boo! but how awesome a salad is that? I propose that it is totally awesome.
Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog and am really enjoying the recipes. Unfortunately I found it too late to vote but best of luck to you!!
I love how this salad not only takes amazing flavours and mixes them together but I love when food can look that beautiful too! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
eileen, too bad you got rid of it, but this salad is pretty rad!
thanks megan! the salad is definitely a sight for the eyeballs 🙂
This is delicious! I think I’m going to make it again tonight 🙂
Wahh.. it’s a very simple item, but i didn’t know before about this salad. I have available all the things, let me try. Thanks for your recipe.
Its look really delicious.
I’ve had this bookmarked for awhile and finally just got around to making it. I’m sorry I didn’t do it sooner–it’s beautiful, fresh, and delicious! It will definitely become part of my regular roster of recipes. Thanks for the fabulous recipe… first time I’ve had raw beets too!