Shredded Beet, Carrot and Green Apple Salad
![Shredded Beet, Carrot and Green Apple Salad Crisp carrots, shredded beets and tart apples combine to make a 15-minute dish that's so simple even the kids can help make it. Serve it alongside a seasonal soup, as the first course for a fall dinner party or tucked into your little one's lunch box.](https://www.savvymom.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Shredded-Beet-Carrot-and-Green-Apple-Salad.jpg)
You’ll Need
- 2 medium beets, raw, trimmed, scrubbed and quartered
- 2 large carrots, peeled and trimmed
- 1 green apple, quartered and core removed
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- Garnish: Chopped parsley or kale leaves
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: Toasted pumpkin seeds
Prep and Cook
- Attach the coarse grater to a food processor and push ingredients through in the following order: beets, carrots and apple.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
- Turn vegetables onto a platter to achieve a rainbow of colours. Top with pumpkin seeds and parsley, if using, and lightly dress with the vinaigrette. Toss to combine. Add more dressing if desired and serve immediately.