Sunday, May 6, 2012

The Summerooty Salad!

Summerooty!? Well it's Summer and this salad is all about Rooty veggies - Carrots & Beets! Isn't that a cool name I came up for it!

This wonderful salad is very very easy to make and tastes delicious. Plus it's a great way to beat heat and stay fresh this summer. Try it!

The Summerooty Salad!
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
  • 8 Medium Sized Carrots - Peeled, Grated.
  • 2 Medium Sized Beets - Boiled, Peeled, Cut into Cubes.
  • 1/2 Cup Raisins - Soaked overnight in water.
  • Dressing: 1 Lemon Juice, 1 Spoon Honey, 1 Spoon Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Dried Basil.

Cute Carrots, Beautiful Beets and Ravishing Raising - YUM!
Preparation:
  • Make the dressing by mixing together all the Dressing ingredients. Cool the dressing for an hour in a fridge.
  • Mix the Carrots, Beets, Raisins gently together. Ideally, use hands.
  • Add the Dressing and keep mixing gently - ensure you don't squish the beets, or everything becomes too red!
  • Garnish with some chopped mint, coconut bits (they taste yum with this!) and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tip: This salad is a wonderful meal in its own right, just enjoy with a glass of lemonade and beat the heat!