Sugar-Free Beet and Carrot Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Sugar-Free Beet and Carrot Salad—a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Featuring crisp, shredded raw beets and carrots, this salad bursts with natural sweetness and earthy undertones, perfectly complemented by a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh parsley adds an herbal lift, while toasted pumpkin seeds provide a delightful crunch. Completely free of added sugar, this quick-to-make recipe (ready in just 20 minutes!) is a healthy choice for busy weekdays or light entertaining, offering a delicious blend of textures and colors that’s sure to impress. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own, this salad pairs beautifully with a variety of meals and can even be prepared ahead for convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium raw beets
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Peel the raw beets and carrots using a vegetable peeler.
Grate the beets and carrots using a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment and transfer them to a large bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the bowl with the grated beets and carrots.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the beet and carrot mixture, and toss well to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper if necessary.
Garnish the salad with toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one day for flavors to meld further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1845 mg | 39% | |
*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.
