This zingy beet and carrot salad is the perfect side dish to bring to your next potluck or family gathering. You can prepare it in advance and it will keep well in the refrigerator for several days.
What makes this salad so special? Beets and carrots form a lively combination and fresh ginger adds a boost of flavor to this bright and colorful dish!
Although the recipe calls for Chioggia beets (rainbow beets) or golden beets, red beets can be used instead, but be aware that the entire dish will turn crimson.
This salad recipe is one of the numerous recipes from my cookbook Simple French Paleo: Flavorful Allergen-Free Recipes for the Autoimmune Protocol. 
Here are some other recipes from Simple French Paleo: No Nightshade Ratatouille – Meatballs with Nomato Sauce – Nigthshade Free Nomato Sauce.
- 4 medium Chioggia beets or golden beets (about 1 pound)
- 5 medium carrots (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch slices
- Marinade:
- Juice of one orange (about 1∕3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Juice of one lemon (about 4 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish
- Place beets in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a low boil over medium heat and cook, covered, until beets are tender, about 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
- Once cooled, remove skin from beets. Chop into 1⁄2-inch pieces.
- Steam carrots until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
- In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, ginger, and sea salt.
- Add cooked beets and carrots to marinade. Mix well and refrigerate, covered, for at least two hours, stirring occasionally.
- Immediately before serving, check seasoning and adjust salt to taste. Garnish with fresh chives.
This Zingy Beet and Carrot Salad has been shared on: Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable
Made this last night and had it with my breakfast of Thai meatballs and mashed pumpkin and onion cooked in bone broth and it was delish! I have had such great flavoursome food these last two months on AIP that I feel everyone else is missing out by eating “standard” diets! Thanks Sophie
Thank you for your positive feedback Susan 🙂