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Beetroot and Carrot Salad

This recipe couldn't be easier but it's all about the dressing! Perfect on a summer's day on its own or as an accompaniment to a bigger dish.

Method 

Peel and grate the carrots and beetroot. Dry fry the cumin seeds for a few mins. Mix all the dressing in the jug and pour over the salad.

Ingredients 

2 beetroot

5 carrots

Bunch of fresh parsley (or other fresh herbs depending on what you have)

For the dressing:

1 tbsp cumin seeds

2 tpsp olive oil

2 tsp vinegar

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Pepper and salt to season

Season: 
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Recipe type: 
Plant based
Quick
Easy
Raw
Family friendly
Salad
Ingredients terms: 
Beetroot
Carrot
Herbs
Lemon
Parsley

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