RAW BEET SALAD

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This is a beet recipe for someone who is skeptical of their earthy, rooty flavor. Uncooked beets are less sweet and earthy than they are when boiled or roasted. This is a messy affair, so peel and grate them near the sink.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound beets
1 large shallot
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or other good strong vinegar
Minced parsley, dill, chervil, rosemary or tarragon

Steps:

Peel the beets and the shallot. Combine them in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and pulse carefully until the beets are shredded; do not puree. (Or grate the beets by hand and mince the shallots; combine.) Scrape into a bowl.
Toss with the salt, pepper, mustard, oil and vinegar. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Toss in the herbs, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams