Beetroot and Carrot salad (Salads)

Member Name: clara29

Product:	Salads
Date:	29/06/09 (139 review reads)
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Advantages: Full of antioxidants, increases your five a day, no fat!

Disadvantages: Dont get the beetroot on your clothes!!

I first discovered this salad when visiting my aunts who are incredible cooks and always seem to have something on the table that I have never tried before (chicken in coke being one of them - I kid you not! it tasted amazing in case you are wondering!).
Not for my aunts was a normal green salad, but a gigantic bowl of beetroot and carrot salad.
I love sweet, unpickled beetroot and its so good for you - check out this list of benefits!:

Since Roman times its been considered an aphrodisiac. They also used it to treat fever and constipation although how medically accurate that is Im not sure!
It has recently been discovered that beetroot can help inhibit tumour growth and has a wealth of antioxidants. It has also been suggested that it can aid digestion and nullify garlic breath!
Finally it is rumoured to have properties that lift your mood - happy food if you will.

That little list should encourage everyone to eat their beets, and here is a tasty way to do so:

Basis:

2 large Grated beetroot balls (not pickled the one that comes vaccum packed)
1 large Grated carrot
Juice of a lemon
Pinch Salt

Add if you wish:

Small diced cucumber, peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black or green olives.

All you do is mix the lot together in a bowl and serve - sometimes if I want it as a main, I will add leftover roast chicken or some diced haloumi cheese or tuna.

I also add the basics to a sandwich sometimes.

It's nice if I fancy a change to regular green salad and a good thing to take in a tupperware to work again, if you want an alternative to a green salad.

Finally, it's also a great way to increase your five a day and fat free too :)

Summary: This salad takes some beeting!