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Sweet Carrot Cabbage and Beet Slaw

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This Sweet Carrot Cabbage and Beet Slaw recipe is so colorful, crispy, and delicious. It’s a tasty, healthy way to eat the rainbow, and I promise you’ll love it even if you’re not a beet lover!

I have a love-hate relationship with beets. They’re incredibly healthy for you. Their vibrant color means they’re packed with antioxidants that reduce inflammation and protect your DNA from oxidative damage. That means they reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, and even some autoimmune diseases. If you’ve read my article on How to Reduce Your Blood Pressure Without Medication, you already know that beet juice is also full of compounds that naturally lower your blood pressure.

The thing is, I just can’t get past their taste. Most people describe the taste of beets as “earthy.” Let’s just be honest, they taste like dirt! As a result, I rarely never eat roasted or raw beets – unless it’s by accident.

I really want to learn to like them, so I did some research on ways to prepare them. Here’s what I discovered:

Beets Need Lots of Seasoning

To cover up their “earthy flavor” AKA dirt, beets need lots of salt, spices, and maybe some garlic if they’re roasted. If you want to eat them raw, they benefit from some sweetness and acid.

So, I tried them raw. In a beet slaw, and guess what? I really liked it. In fact, I made a big batch of this recipe and I ate it with my dinner for three days. Who knew??

After experimenting, I found that a crispy and sweet combination was really good. I’m not gonna say there’s zero sign of dirt, but all of the other things going on here make their earthiness so much better!

  • Eating the raw keeps them crisp and crunchy
  • Pairing them with sweet carrots, crunchy Napa cabbage, scallions, and fresh parsley turns the whole thing into a rainbow of color and flavors
  • Apples and raisins add a nice balance of sweetness
  • The sweet-tangy maple cider poppyseed vinaigrette was key for me. Just the right mix of sweetness and acidity

Plus, you have to agree that this dish is so colorful and bright. It’s a perfect way to eat the rainbow.

One more thing about beets – they stain! It will come off of your fingers (although you can also wear gloves when peeling them) but be careful with your clothes. And if you have a wood cutting board, line it with a sheet of parchment paper so your wood doesn’t stain.

Beets will also stain the other vegetables in this slaw. That’s just a visual thing – it won’t affect the taste. However, if you want it to look all fresh and colorful, serve it immediately after tossing everything together.

If you want to assemble this beet slaw ahead of time, just keep the beets separate and add them, and the dressing right before serving.

Sweet Carrot Cabbage and Beet Slaw

Sweet Carrot Cabbage and Beet Slaw

Craving Something Healthy
A delicious, crunchy and colorful salad or side dish
3.5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded Napa cabbage packed
  • 1 large carrot, peeled
  • 1 medium apple, peeled
  • 2 medium beets, peeled
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 3 scallions, chopped or sliced lengthwise

Instructions
 

  • To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, cider vinegar, maple syrup, onion powder, salt, mustard, and poppy seeds in a jar. Cover and shake well to combine. Set the dressing aside.
  • Place the shredded Napa cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
  • Using a food procesor with a grating blade, shred the carrot and apple. Add them to the mixing bowl with the cabbage.
  • Shred the beets in the food processor. Add them to the mixing bowl.
  • Add the raisins, pecans, parsley and scallions to the bowl. Pour the dressing over everything and toss well to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 388mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 6gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 3439IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
Keyword beets, cabbage, carrots, slaw
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How do you feel about beets? Are there any other vegetables you wish you could learn to love?

Eat well!


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Anne Danahy MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a freelance content writer who specializes in women's health and healthy aging. She lives in the Scottsdale area and eats wherever good food is found.

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  1. 'Nica says

    October 28, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Yummy salad. Added some dried cranberries and kept the skin on the apples to up the vibrant mix of colors. Will certainly add this to my quick salad arsenal. Though next time around I will decrease the oil content to 3 tablespoons instead of 4 (1/4 cup).

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    • Craving Something Healthy says

      October 29, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it Nica! And feel of course you can adjust and of the ingredients. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  2. Sheila says

    April 30, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    I buy eggplants and then throw them awayI have good intentions when I buy them. Just need your help , I guess.

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    • Craving Something Healthy says

      May 3, 2020 at 10:53 pm

      You’re not alone! I do the very same thing!

      Reply

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