BEETROOT CARROT APPLE SALAD

Beetroot is a wonderful vegetable that is rich in fiber, folate, vitamins and minerals as well as being low in calories, fat and cholesterol.

Carrots are a delightfully sweet vegetable that is crunchy, low in calories, fat and contain no cholesterol. They are a fantastic source of beta carotene, vitamin A and  fiber as well as minerals and anti-oxidants.

Apples are a lovely fruit that is rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamin C and fiber. They too are low in calories, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol.

A great meal to have when you're on the path to lifestyle change and really want to get rid of that FAT and get you BODY back ! 

Niki’s Beetroot Carrot & Apple Salad Recipe

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Serves 4 Prep 15 mins

Ingredients

540g (19oz) fresh beetroot, peeled and grated

300g (10.6oz) carrot, peeled and grated

2 small green apples, grated

1 tbs cold pressed olive oil

1 tbs balsamic vinegar

4 tbs finely chopped coriander (cilantro)

2 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)

Method

Combine grated raw beetroot, carrots, apples and coriander. Mix together the oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic, add to salad ingredients and stir through. 

© Niki Mitropoulos 2011

Tips

Beetroot does stain so make sure you are wearing plastic gloves when preparing the beets. Beets with round bottoms are sweeter than ones with flat bottoms.

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