Paleo Beet and Carrot Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with nutritious flavor, this Paleo Beet and Carrot Salad is a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Featuring crisp, julienned beets and carrots tossed in a tangy lemon-honey dressing, this recipe is packed with antioxidants, natural sweetness, and vibrant textures. Fresh parsley adds an herby freshness, while raw pumpkin seeds provide a satisfying crunch and a dose of healthy fats. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is ideal as a quick side dish or light, Paleo-friendly main course. Whether served fresh or chilled, it’s a wholesome, gluten-free dish that’s bound to steal the spotlight at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium fresh beets
- 3 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Begin by washing and peeling the beets and carrots. Use a julienne peeler or a sharp knife to cut them into thin matchstick pieces. Place the cut beets and carrots into a large salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and honey. Whisk the ingredients together until well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the beets and carrots in the salad bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are well coated.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salad along with the sea salt and black pepper. Gently toss the salad again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Finish the salad by sprinkling raw pumpkin seeds on top for added crunch and nuttiness.
Serve the Paleo Beet and Carrot Salad immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a nutritious side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1642 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2296 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
