Beetroot Carrot Salad

EVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #32
Updated on 21/08/2020
Beetroot Carrot Salad is one of the easiest salads to put together. I simply love how well the red from the beetroot and orange from the carrot complement each other and makes the salad super tempting. Obviously, the first time photos for the salad were horrible. I’ve tried to take better clicks. The recipe remains the same. Anyway, who follows a fixed salad recipe? I don’t. Add whatever ingredients you like.
If it were not for the group Foodies _ Redoing Old Posts, this post may never have got a breath of fresh air, new look and probably wouldn’t have taken time to read a bit about my awesome kids. Its a bi monthly group, where members redo old posts and share on Facebook. That way we are able to get some bloggers’ love towards our forgotten posts. The idea of redoing old posts as a group was Renu’s idea. Renu blogs at Cook With Renu.
Beetroot Carrot Salad
An easy beetroot carrot salad recipe, orange and red what a beautiful combination. No, not talking about an outfit coordination but a simple and yet a very healthy and tasteful salad. So far all the beetroot salads I’ve posted have cooked beetroot. But did you know that raw beetroot is edible and equally tasty and healthy?
This is a very simple salad to put together and is a great salad for barbecues, dinner parties, as light lunch or as an accompaniment to a main dish. Adding different kinds of seeds, raisins makes it all that more nutritious. Feel free to add any types of seeds, nuts and dried fruits you like. What I like about salads is that we can add or remove any ingredient, make a dressing you like or simply squeeze some lemon, sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper and you’re good to go.
Memories
I can’t believe that my babies are now adults, making their own decisions, trying to find their own niche in this ever competitive world and being ‘parents’ to hubby and me. Yes, parents as they now advise us what we should do. How tables have turned. This got me thinking today and I thought I need to pen it down. I constantly keep on reminding my kids that if ever hubby and I are being stubborn, unreasonable or difficult they need to let us know.
Growing old does mean that we’re wiser but that’s not always the case. Its a pity I’m not able to tell my aging dad that he is being stubborn or unreasonable as he thinks that I’m being disrespectful. However, as he is getting older, he forgets that my siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews are all adults and can make their decisions and all have to live their lives, taking care of social and work responsibilities.
All in all, we have to know when to set our kids free and allow them to make their own decisions. Personally, I feel they haven’t done badly at all. All three understand and maintain a good balance between work and family. We all are oceans apart and I miss them terribly. However, everyone has to lead their live the way they want and where they want.
Some More Beetroot Recipes:
- Healthy sugar free Beetroot Blueberry Pops make an excellent summer time treat.
- Enjoy a gluten free steamed snack Beetroot Ammini Kozhukattai.
- Sugar free Beetroot Energy Balls make a great snack.
- Serve Beetroot Appe as breakfast.
- Have you tried Beetroot Ice Cream?
- Bake red velvet muffins without adding artificial red coloring. Try Beetroot Red Velvet Muffins.
- Hubby and I love Beetroot Cutlets.
- Beetroot Mango Feta Salad is literally a burst of flavors.
- This Beetroot Rice is a meal on its own, you wouldn’t need anything else.
- Looking for a different kind of halwa? Try out Beetroot Halwa.
- Enjoy a refreshing Beetroot Watermelon Juice to quench your thirst.
- Banana Beetroot Smoothie is filling and delicious.
- Grape Beetroot Salad makes a great party salad.
- Enjoy a delicious hot Beetroot Tomato Soup as a starter.
- My favorite is Avocado Beetroot Salad
- Make fresh Beetroot Tomato Juice at home.
- A never fails to impress Beetroot Orange Salad is very tasty.
- Enjoy a cooling Beetroot Lassi to beat the heat during summer.
- I’d love to try out Renu’s Beetroot Idli and Uttapam recipe.
Ingredients required for Beetroot Carrot Salad:
- Raw Beetroot – peeled and shredded
- Raw Carrot – peeled and shredded
- Sunflower Seeds – roasted
- Pumpkin Seeds – roasted
- Raisins – or any other dried fruit of your choice
- Fresh Coriander – Cilantro or dhania pluck the leaves
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic – minced
- Olive oil
- Honey or Maple Syrup – optional as both beetroot and carrot are naturally sweet
- Salt
- Pepper – I prefer to use freshly ground pepper
Dietary Tips:
- Gluten Free
- Vegan – don’t add honey
- Vegetarian
- For Satvik friendly salad don’t add garlic

BEETROOT CARROT SALAD
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 cup shredded beetroot
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp raisins
- ¼ cup fresh coriander
FOR THE GARLIC LEMON DRESSING:
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp coarse pepper powder
Instructions
PREPARATION OF GARLIC LEMON DRESSING:
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together.
- I like to add them into a jar, close the lid tightly and give it a good shake.
PREPARATION OF THE SALAD:
- Mix carrot and beetroot together in a bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss.
- Cover the bowl with a tight lid or cling film and allow it to cool in the fridge till required.
- This allows the dressing falvour to infuse into the carrot and beetroot.
- Just before serving add the seeds, raisins and fresh coriander. Toss and serve.
Notes
- Add dried fruits of your choice like cranberries, goji berries, sultanas, etc
- Add nuts if you like.
- Serve with parmesan cheese if you like.
- Add mint or basil instead of coriander.
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61 Comments
Priya Suresh
August 30, 2018 at 10:33 pm
Simple but yet a nutritious salad, i love these sort of easy salad especially for my lunch. Excellent and colourful salad.
mayurisjikoni
September 2, 2018 at 3:13 pm
Thank you so much Priya.
Hem lata srivastava
August 28, 2020 at 12:10 pm
Such a healthy and colourful salad. The colour of beetroot and carrot is so inviting. Nice presentation.
mayurisjikoni
August 28, 2020 at 4:08 pm
Thank you so much Hem lata.
Heidi Roberts
August 30, 2018 at 11:19 pm
Those little salads are so cute and I am very sure they are popular with children
mayurisjikoni
September 2, 2018 at 3:08 pm
Thank you so much Heidi.
Mina Joshi
August 31, 2018 at 12:07 am
Love this colourful, healthy and fresh salad. Had a quick look at your son’s project. Looks exciting.
mayurisjikoni
September 2, 2018 at 3:08 pm
Thank you so much Mina, not many people check out what I share.
Shobha Keshwani
August 31, 2018 at 4:25 am
Lovely salad.. the way you have presented makes it look so inviting.
mayurisjikoni
September 2, 2018 at 2:56 pm
Thank you so much Shobha.
curryandvanilla
August 31, 2018 at 10:58 pm
Lovely combo of flavors, textures and colors! Could have this anytime! Awesome share!
mayurisjikoni
September 2, 2018 at 2:55 pm
Thank you so much Vanitha.
Ritu Tangri
September 1, 2018 at 5:15 am
Oh! What a beautiful medley of colour. You have captured a simple salad so well. You know this orange and maroon is my favourite colour combo..
mayurisjikoni
September 2, 2018 at 2:51 pm
Thanks Ritu, how blogging teaches us to improve in all areas. You should have seen my initial photo, it was so unappetizing.
Batter Up With Sujata
September 1, 2018 at 1:21 pm
Salad looks so delicious and healthy Mayuri. Lemon juice and salt is enough to make a salad tasty. Sometimes I use black salt Your salad looks beautiful. Loved it.
mayurisjikoni
September 2, 2018 at 2:47 pm
Thanks Sujata, I usually try and use rock salt or Himalayan pink salt or sea salt whenever I can.
Maria
September 3, 2018 at 6:07 am
Beautiful recipe and very sweet post full of memories! They do grow up really fast, right! My elder daughter just left the nest for university, she used to handle the tech side of my blog too. Wish your daughter all the success in her projects.
I’m eating the salad with my eyes first – it’s sooo pretty! 😊
mayurisjikoni
September 3, 2018 at 11:20 pm
Thank you so much Maria.
spiceaffairs2016
September 3, 2018 at 12:03 pm
Such a glamorous looking salad , love the combination of flavours in the dressing too yum.
mayurisjikoni
September 3, 2018 at 11:18 pm
Thank you so much Soma.
Archana
September 2, 2020 at 8:08 pm
Such a beautiful post which highlights the fact that we still can’t tell our fathers they are stubborn an difficult but our kids tell us do easily. We have certainly given them a lot of freedom n I will not regret it .
I love the picture of your kids. I did not realise till I saw it that you have 3. They are cute. Now they must be beautiful.
The salad is delicious. Something I will love to finish all by myself. No sharing. We generally do that on a week day. This time will try your combo
mayurisjikoni
September 4, 2020 at 6:10 pm
Thank you so much Archana. Now the kids are all adults and boss me around 🙂 As for the salad please do try it, we love it.
Anshu
September 3, 2018 at 12:40 pm
What a lovely riot of colors and flavors…the way you have styled the salad makes it absolutely enticing !!
mayurisjikoni
September 3, 2018 at 11:17 pm
Thank you so much Anshu.
Nandita Gupta
September 3, 2018 at 1:38 pm
A very nutritious, wholesome salad with wonderful colors. Absolutely loved it
mayurisjikoni
September 3, 2018 at 11:18 pm
Thank you Nandita.
Malini
September 3, 2018 at 2:01 pm
That’s an awesome salad. Recently I started this habit of including a salad with my lunch, This should be a must try. Lovely colours and flavors.
mayurisjikoni
September 3, 2018 at 11:17 pm
Thanks Malini and please try it, its simple and tasty.
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
September 3, 2018 at 2:09 pm
Love the way you have layered up this salad, the colors are so inviting it looks perfect for a party. love the addition of Parmesan and pumpkin seeds too.
mayurisjikoni
September 3, 2018 at 11:16 pm
Thank you so much Seema.
poonampagar
September 3, 2018 at 3:48 pm
This refreshing salad with vibrant Color will make even the fussy eaters eat veggies..looks very inviting di !
Renu Agrawal Dongre
September 3, 2018 at 6:10 pm
Such a colorful and a healthy salad. Love the combo. Treat to the eyes as well as your tummy.
mayurisjikoni
September 3, 2018 at 11:12 pm
Thanks Renu.
jagruti
September 4, 2018 at 10:23 am
carrots and beetroot in salad is a great combo, with nuts and seeds is surely a wholesome and nutritious. Lovely presentation in a glass.
mayurisjikoni
September 4, 2018 at 9:38 pm
Thank you so much Jagruti.
Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie
September 4, 2018 at 5:56 pm
This looks delicious – so fresh and healthy! Eb 🙂
mayurisjikoni
September 4, 2018 at 9:37 pm
Thank you so much Eb.
code2cook
September 6, 2018 at 6:27 am
beetroot and carrot salad taste superb. Both are great pair together. This layered salad is a treat to tastebuds. Looking fabulous with the addition of seeds.
mayurisjikoni
September 6, 2018 at 8:40 am
Thank you so much Bhawana.
Preethicuisine
August 23, 2020 at 12:21 pm
Ah I absolutely agree with you that getting older does not mean you are wiser. Although miles apart I am sure you are happy to see you children each day with their own decisions in life. Salads can be so innovative to suit our tastebuds. Beautifully captured. Loved the idea of redoing old posts.
mayurisjikoni
August 23, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Thank you so much Preethi. You’re so right we make salads to suit our tastebuds.
Amrita
August 26, 2020 at 12:03 pm
Your post made me emotional… journey of life is like that…love the old pic of your kids… Coming to this salad, easy quick and anyone will love this salad. I love the way you have cut the veggies, imprint on veggies making it more attractive.
mayurisjikoni
August 26, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Thank you so much Amrita. This Cover situation really makes us all think a lot and emotional too. As for the salad I used a mandolin.
FoodTrails
August 25, 2020 at 1:01 pm
I am loving this vibrant and colorful salad platter.. the pics are so stunning feel like grabbing the plate.. very nice parenting advice for the age parents. and as you said elders should also adapt to the changing time.
mayurisjikoni
August 25, 2020 at 5:13 pm
Thank you so much Swaty.
Maria
August 25, 2020 at 6:45 pm
Love this colourful and crunchy plate of salad with loads of nutrients! And what a beautiful write up. Couldn’t agree more!
mayurisjikoni
August 25, 2020 at 8:40 pm
Thank you so much Maria.
Superduper kitchen
August 25, 2020 at 7:04 pm
The salad looks so colourful, nutritious and yum. With the garlic flavour and the sourness from lemon it must taste heavenly. Lovely writeup…
mayurisjikoni
August 25, 2020 at 8:39 pm
Thank you so much Niranjana. I sometimes add the dressing and leave the salad for a while. The slightly softened beetroot and carrot then taste so delicious.
jolly
August 25, 2020 at 10:14 pm
Loved this vibrant colors in salad, they looks very attractive. Beautiful combo of flavors, textures and additions of seeds to make this salad more appetizing! Could have this anytime! Lovely share!
mayurisjikoni
August 26, 2020 at 3:41 pm
Thank you so much Jolly, this salad is perfect as a light meal too.
Azlin Bloor
August 26, 2020 at 12:37 pm
Oh that picture of your kids is just so adorable! I love the idea of belonging to a group that regularly refreshes old posts to show it some love!
This is such a delicious and healthy salad, Mayuri, I love the combination of fresh and nuts.
mayurisjikoni
August 26, 2020 at 3:38 pm
Thank you so much Azlin.
Hem lata srivastava
August 26, 2020 at 12:47 pm
What an amazing combination. Such a healthy and colourful salad, love it
mayurisjikoni
August 26, 2020 at 3:37 pm
Thank you so much Hem Lata.
Jayashree T.Rao
August 26, 2020 at 1:36 pm
Love these kind of salads, they are not only tasty but easy to make. Moreover, we need to remind ourselves to eat these veggies. Looks delicious.
mayurisjikoni
August 26, 2020 at 3:37 pm
Thank you so much Jayashree, and yes its a very nutritious salad.
Kalyani
September 1, 2020 at 8:44 am
That photo makes me see and hug my sister so badly….. yeah the memories are always pulling us back into sanity, even with these trying times..
and the salad… wow wow.. personally loving the vinaigerette.. that garlicky punch is what my family would love.
mayurisjikoni
September 1, 2020 at 10:10 pm
Thank you so much Kalyani. Do try the garlicky dressing, its delicious.
Renu
September 3, 2020 at 11:35 pm
Love reading your post and your kid’s pics. I am scared of the day my kids will leave home for their adventure, but yes as I left even they will and that is life and I have to accept it.
I love salad. I have never added garlic to my salads, except in avocado one. I would give this a try next time, as it is going to be the season of carrots and beets soon.
mayurisjikoni
September 4, 2020 at 6:04 pm
Thank you so much Renu, as they say that’s life. I like to add a little garlic to my dressing whenever I can, especially if I’m king the salad as meal and not a side dish.