BEETS WITH CARROTS IN A LIME VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium carrots, scrubbed
4 medium beets, scrubbed
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into 1/4inch thick crescents
Dressing
6 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Using a steamer basket over medium boiling salted water, lightly steam the carrots and beets until tender and cooked through, about 12 minutes for the carrots and 1520 minutes for the beets. Remove carrots and beets and let sit at room temperature until cooled. Peel beets and cut into bitesize slices. Cut carrots on the diagonal.
  • Mix vegetables in a large bowl along with the cucumber.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Chill the salad until ready to serve.

max!
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I loved this recipe. The lime vinaigrette really helped to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.


FOI SAL
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've served it at several parties and it's always been a hit.


Ronakali Alijan
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I love the way the lime vinaigrette brightens up the flavor of the beets. This is a great recipe for a summer cookout.


Delyar Khani
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Junior Miranda
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beets and carrots are roasted to perfection and the lime vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.


Saed Sweity
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the final result was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Donic 1221
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I thought the lime vinaigrette was a little too sour for my taste, so I added a little honey to balance it out.


Katie Vickery
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty! I served it as a side dish for grilled chicken.


Damilola Joel
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Angela Hoskins
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I'm not a fan of beets, but I loved this recipe. The lime vinaigrette really brightens up the flavor of the beets.


FF FUNYY
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Angel Matthews
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I never thought I'd like beets, but this recipe changed my mind. The lime vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the earthy sweetness of the beets.


Philip Oliseh
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I love roasted beets. To add a refreshing twist, I marinated them in the lime vinaigrette before roasting them. It was delicious!


yasmin swaibu
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My family loves citrus flavors, so I was really excited to try this dish. I'm happy I did! It was a hit. This recipe is easy to follow and the result is a refreshing, flavorful salad.