Beet Salad

This Beet Salad combines beets, carrots, and cabbage to make a quick and delicious Indian dish that is as beautiful as it is nutritious! Add your favorite raw vegetables to this vegan salad and make a great side dish for your meals.

Beet Salad

So, the other day I make an Authentic Russian Borsch in my Instant Pot. But it was my first time making it, and I really had no idea of proportions, like how much I'd need of this or that. So, I had some shredded vegetables left. Like probably FOUR or FIVE WHOLE CUPS of shredded vegetables left!

I will also admit I might have gone a little shred-happy with my much-loved salad shooter. Once you start shredding with that thing, you pretty much don't want to stop!

So, I decided to take the leftover beets, carrots, and cabbage and use it to make a Beet Salad. This style of making salads is quite common in much of India. Some of the ingredients can vary a bit, sometimes you might add yogurt, other times you might add shredded coconut.

But, Beet recipes, adding either lime or lemon juice, or yogurt or tomatoes to tenderize the vegetables and then pouring over a hot flavored oil is an easy, fast, and delicious addition to your meals.

Also, if you're living a vegan lifestyle, you're in luck! This beets recipe doesn't use goat cheese or any other animal products, so you can enjoy this salad without having to make any alterations to the ingredients.

What Vegetables are Used in this Beet Salad Recipe?

Many various vegetables can be used in this type of salad. Honestly, it comes down to your favorite crispy, crunchy types of vegetables. I used cabbage, carrots, and beets. However, if you have other vegetables you prefer instead, that's perfectly fine. You can find a list below of other vegetable options if you're struggling to think of other ideas.

Can You Eat Beets Raw?

In many cases, raw vegetables are much better for you than cooked vegetables because the nutrients haven't been cooked out of them. But that isn't always the case, it just depends on the vegetable.

Sometimes, cooking vegetables can release some of their better and more beneficial nutrients.

Beets happen to contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in raw form than when it is cooked, making this recipe a great source of nutrients!

The benefits reported by eating raw vegetables such as this raw vegetable salad are numerous. Better skin, higher energy, better digestion, and even better heart health.

Of course, this is linked to eating fresher and less processed foods in general.

The fact is, I don't know of double-blind controlled studies that address the benefits of raw vs. cooked foods overall. But I think moderation is a great idea, so I eat some veggies raw, and some cooked and hope for the best!

Besides, they all taste good so that's always a good thing.

Vegetable Substitutes

I have a habit of mixing up the vegetables I use in this Beet Salad Recipe. You can sub most any crunchy veggies in this salad and still have it turn out incredible.

Macerated kale works great in this summer salad as well. Massage is really well with oil and salt to get it to break down, and then add it to your salad.

Other vegetables that may work well in this salad, but may not be traditional also include:

• cucumbers
• jicama
• green beans
• macerated kale
• ribbons of Swiss chard
• sliced red onions

Tips and Tricks for This Recipe

• If you're using macerated kale, be sure to massage the crap out of it. I mentioned massaging it above, but I want to reiterate that you really want to do a thorough job of it before adding it to the salad.
• You can refrigerate this salad in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
• If you add green beans in this salad, make sure to thinly slice them for it to blend in well.

Recipes With Beets

Beet Soup Recipe- A classic Russian recipe everyone will love.

Instant Pot Beets- Quick and easy beets recipe.

Roasted Beets- Make delicious beets in your air fryer.

Looking For Other Great Salad Recipes?

• If you enjoyed this recipe, and you're a fan of beets, you should definitely check out my Indian Beetroot Salad with Greek Yogurt!
• My Apple Zucchini Salad is a delightful, fresh and flavorful salad that is great for summer time!
• My Red Onion Orange Salad is great salad that is made up of pickled red onions, oranges, feta cheese, mint and cilantro.
• This Mushrooms and Bacon side dish can be a salad if you REALLY stretch your imagination. I mean, it is packed with veggies and great with a meal!
• There's something for everyone in this list of 20+ Low Carb Salad Dressings.