Beetroot Slaw Recipes

EASY BEETROOT COLESLAW RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash and prepare the vegetables. Peel carrots and beetroots if you wish, however i simply scrubbed clean and chopped off any unfavourable parts. Warning - you may want to wear gloves to protect your hands from beetroot juice!
• FInely chop and deseed your red chilli pepper and chop the spring onions, save a sprinkle to garnish the dish
• Using either a food processor with the thick shredding setting, or a hang grater, begin grating the carrots and beetroot. Using a food processor keeps things contained as the beetroot can seep out a lot of purple beetroot juice in the process and stain hands/worktops!
• Drain out any beetroot juice and place the shredded carrot and shreeded beetroot in a mixing bowl
• Add chopped spring onions and red chilli pepper - begin mixing gently with two wooden spoons
• Begin adding liquid ingredients, including the olive oil, mustard, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice.
• Add salt to taste - then serve!

CRUNCHY BEET CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• Wash the beet and carrots well. If the skin looks smooth and clean, leave it on. If it looks rough and dry, peel it off. Shred the beets and carrots and place in a salad bowl.
• Toast the almonds over medium heat in a small dry skillet. Then pour them on a paper towel to cool. Add the chopped mint and sultanas to the salad bowl. Add the almonds once they are cool.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Pour over the slaw and toss well. Taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

RED CABBAGE SLAW WITH BEETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Trim and scrub beets. Brush each beet with a drizzle of olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Roast beets on the center rack of the oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender. Remove from oven, open foil and let cool.
• While the beets are roasting, prepare the dressing and other ingredients. You can use pre-shredded cabbage (recommended) or use a mandoline or very sharp knife to slice a head of red cabbage. For the dressing, combine the shallot, mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl or dressing jar, and let this mixture sit for ~15 minutes. Then add the olive oil and whisk/shake until well combined.
• In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and dried cranberries. Using a hand grater, shred the apple and cooked beets into the bowl. Add the vinaigrette and mix until combined.
• You can serve immediately, or put this in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour, and serve cold. Just before serving, squeeze the lemon on top of the slaw and stir. Enjoy!

CABBAGE AND BEET SLAW

Steps:

• Toss 1/2 thinly sliced small red onion with 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; set aside 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each grainy mustard and honey. Grate 2 carrots and 1 beet on the large holes of a box grater; add to the dressing along with 1/2 thinly sliced small red cabbage and 1/2 cup parsley; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 20 minutes.

BEETROOT SLAW

Steps:

• Fix the rough grating blade to your food processor. Peel and grate the beetroots and carrots.
• Tip into a bowl and stir in the spring onions and nuts. Mix the yogurt, honey, chilli and ginger. Serve each portion of slaw drizzled with a little dressing.

BEET SLAW

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve immediately or make ahead and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

CRUNCHY BEETROOT SLAW WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rub the chicken breast with a little of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. heat a griddle pan until hot, then griddle the chicken breasts for 6-8 mins on each side until cooked.
• While the chicken is cooking, cut the apple into fine matchsticks and toss in the lemon juice. Cut the beetroot into the same-sized matchsticks and set aside. When the chicken is cooked, toss the apple with the beetroot leaves, if using, rocket, hazelnuts, vinegar and the remaining olive oil. At the last minute, toss the beetroot through so it doesn't bleed colour over all the other ingredients. Serve the chicken with a large pile of the salad alongside.

BEET AND CARROT QUICK SLAW

Steps:

• In a small non-reactive bowl whisk together Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, celery seed, sugar, salt and olive oil. Season with pepper. Place beets, carrots and parsley in large serving bowl, pour dressing over salad, toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.