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My Favorite Carrot and Beet Salad

The recipe is for a fresh and colorful carrot and beet salad with the following key components
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium carrots scrubbed and peeled
  • 2 medium beets don't worry, your hands will only be pink for a day or two!
  • A handful of fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • A scattered handful of walnuts or sunflower seeds lightly toasted if you're not in a rush
  • A generous crumbling of feta cheese if you're feeling indulgent
  • For the Magic Dressing
  • A glug of your best olive oil about 2 tablespoons
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice roughly a tablespoon
  • A drizzle of honey or maple syrup whatever's in your cupboard
  • A tiny clove of garlic minced to smithereens (skip it if you're not a garlic fan)
  • A dollop of Dijon mustard about half a teaspoon
  • A pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper trust your taste buds here!

Equipment

  • Your trusty box grater (or dust off that food processor if you're feeling fancy!)
  • A good-sized mixing bowl
  • Cutting board and your favorite knife
  • Small bowl for whisking up the dressing
  • A whisk (or fork in a pinch!)
  • The usual measuring bits and bobs

Method
 

  1. First things first—grate those beets and carrots! Fair warning: this can get messy, so maybe don't wear your favorite white shirt.
  2. Toss your rainbow of grated veggies into your mixing bowl. Isn't that color gorgeous?
  3. In your small bowl, whisk together your dressing ingredients until they're playing nicely together. Give it a quick taste—need more of anything?
  4. Pour your dressing over those vibrant veggies and gently toss everything together. No need to be aggressive here!
  5. Sprinkle in that fresh parsley and give it another gentle mix. The green flecks make it look so pretty!
  6. Now fold in those crunchy nuts and creamy feta if you're using them. This is what takes it from side dish to main event!
  7. Here's the hardest part—wait about 15 minutes before diving in. I know, I know, but it really does taste better when the flavors have had a chance to get acquainted.
  8. Serve it up and watch everyone ask for seconds!