Name: Carrot Beet Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

January 28, 2026

Most salads lean green, but this one is bursting with oranges, reds, and deep purples. The earthy flavors of root vegetables and beans are lifted by fresh herbs, sweet raisins, and crunchy walnuts. This carrot beet salad is as colorful as it is delicious: earthy, bright, and balanced. Whether you're making it for a fall potluck or a quick weekday lunch, it's a salad that stands out and satisfies.

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Carrot Beet Salad

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Ingredients

WarningTreenuts and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice + zest, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Peel carrots into ribbons, slice beets and Fresno peppers, and chop parsley and mint.

Combine carrots, beans, beets, peppers, parsley, mint, raisins, and garlic in a large bowl.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

Sprinkle walnuts on top just before serving. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Roast Beets for Deep Flavor 🔥
Roast whole beets wrapped in foil at 400°F for 45-60 minutes to concentrate their sweetness and develop a more complex flavor profile before slicing.
Vinaigrette Emulsion Technique 🥄
Whisk honey and lemon juice first, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while continuously whisking to create a perfectly smooth and stable dressing that won't separate.
Mint and Parsley Preservation 🌿
Store fresh herbs wrapped in slightly damp paper towels inside a sealed container to keep them crisp and vibrant for up to a week, ensuring maximum flavor for your salad.
Toasting Walnut Trick 🥜
Quickly toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a crunchier texture before adding to the salad.
Carrot Texture Mastery 🥕
Use a mandoline or sharp vegetable peeler to create thin, uniform carrot ribbons that will absorb the dressing more effectively and provide an elegant presentation.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.