Raw Beet and Sweet Potato Salad with Almonds and Orange Balsamic Dressing
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Recipe type: Salad
 
Ingredients
  • For the Dressing:
  • Zest and juice of one large orange
  • Zest and juice of half a lemon
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. of pickled jalapeno brine or ½ jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 Tbs. agave nectar
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • For the Salad:
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sprialized
  • 4 fresh beets, peeled and spiralized
  • ½ head of green lettuce, finely sliced
  • 3 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Taste for seasoning adjustments and set aside.
  2. Using the blade for thick spirals, spiralize the sweet potatoes and beets. Cut them into smaller pieces so you can eat them. Toss them in a large bowl with the lettuce, parsley and almonds. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Recipe by The "V" Word at http://thevword.net/2016/01/raw-beet-and-sweet-potato-salad-with-almonds-and-orange-balsamic-dressing.html