Orange and Beet Salad

Orange and Raw Beet Salad Recipe

    4 small beets, peeled and grated
    2 carrots, grated
    1 cup broccoli, chopped
    2 oranges, zested, 1 peeled and chopped, 1 juiced
    2/3" slice ginger, grated and juiced
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    pinch salt

1. Put the beets, carrots and broccoli in a salad bowl.  Zest the oranges into a jar or bowl for the dressing. Add the chopped orange to the salad bowl.

2. Squeeze the juice from the other orange into the jar/bowl with zest. Grate the ginger and squeeze the juice from the ginger pulp into the jar/bowl as well. Add the olive oil and salt, and shake or whisk to combine.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss, then leave it to marinate for 30 minutes, or up to a couple hours.

I hope you enjoy this orange and raw beet salad, the latest of my healthy vegan recipe

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Make sure to use a stainless steel bowl since the beets can stain. I  love the color of beets and think I'd like to develop a new lipstain from them! 

   

This is a great salad actually. I was wondering how the beets would taste. I happen to like beets, but they do kind of smell like dirt! They turned out excellent and I can't even say I could tell a huge difference between the beets and the carrots. Next time I make it, I will be putting more oranges and ginger juice in it. If you have a food processor, that is the fastest way to get the grated beets and carrots.  Of course, I was the only one partaking in this salad at dinner, but I didn't expect anything different:) 


Don't forget about all of the amazing health benefits of beets:


Good for heart: Beet fiber helps to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides by increasing the level of HDL. High level of triglycerides increases the risk for heart related problems. The presence of the nutrient betaine lowers the levels of homocysteine in the body which can be harmful to the blood vessels. Thus, consumption of beetroot helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases


Avoids birth defects: Beet is good for pregnant women since it is a source of B vitamin folate which helps in the development of infant’s spinal column. Deficiency of folate could lead to the condition called neural tube defect.


Prevent certain cancers: Studies revealed that beet are good in preventing colon cancer, as it contains the pigment betacyaninis, which counteracts cancer. Nitrates used in meats as preservatives, cause the production of nitrosamines compounds in the body resulting in cancer. Studies reveal that beet juice inhibits the cell mutations caused by these compounds. Researchers in Hungary have also discovered that beet juice and its powdered form slows down tumor development.


Good for liver: Betaines contained in the beet juice stimulates the functions of liver.


Prevent respiratory problems: Beetroot is a source of vitamin C which helps to prevent asthma symptoms. The natural beta-carotene in beetroot also helps to prevent lungs cancer.


Boosts energy: Beetroot contains a significant amount of carbohydrates that provides fuel for energy and prolonged sports activities.


Prevent cataract: The presence of beta-carotene (vitamin A) helps to prevent age related blindness called cataract.


Capillary fragility: The flavonoids and vitamin C in beets help to support the structure of capillaries.


Macular degeneration: The beta-carotene present in beetroot avoids macular degeneration.


Stroke: Low level of potassium in body increases the risk of stroke. So potassium-rich beetroot is recommended in that aspect.


The presence of the mineral Boron in beetroot juice helps in the production of human sex hormones.


In ancient times Beetroot was used to cure fever and constipation. In the Middle Ages, beetroot was also used as a remedy for digestive disorders.


Beet leaves are also good for curing wounds.