Beet, Carrot and Mint Salad

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Makes 4 servings.

Here’s a salad that is colorful, nutritious and easy to prepare.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 medium beets

  • 2 medium carrots

  • ¾ cup lightly packed mint leaves, hand torn

  • ½ cup blanched sliced almonds, toasted

VINAIGRETTE DRESSING:

  • Zest and juice from 1 lime (4 tablespoons)

  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon low -sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons extra -virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION:

  1. Peel the beets, cut into pieces to fit into the food processor fitted with the coarse grating attachment and grate coarsely. Place into a bowl.

  2. Peel the carrots, trim the ends and grate as well. Add to the beets along with the mint and almonds.

  3. Toss with the dressing and season to taste.