Purple and dark red coloured fruit and veggies are powerhouses of nutrients and antioxidants, I’ve written about this before, but here is a refresher to why we want to consume these dark coloured fruit and veg.

They are filled to the brim with antioxidants, which exert beneficial effects to our heart and are often anticancer agents too.

Beets in particular have a cancer-fighting agent called betacyanin, the antioxidant responsible for its deep purple colour(1). Carrots are also filled with antioxidants, specifically beta-carotenes, which also help fight cancer and protect against cardiovascular disease(1).

This salad is such a great boost for cellular health in more ways than one!

Heres the recipe!

Beet and Purple Carrot antioxidant salad

Crunchy beets and carrots with an orange and olive oil dressing

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings 4 as a side

Ingredients

2 medium Beetroot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 medium Purple carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 medium Carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 medium Red capsicum, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Dried Currants (or sultanas)
2 sprigs Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

Dressing

2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Fresh orange juice
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Rice syrup

Instructions

Add the sliced beetroot, purple and orange carrot and capsicum in a medium mixing bowl, mix well to combine
Add in the currants or sultanas

For the Dressing

Add the olive oil, orange juice and apple cider vinegar to a small bowl
Whisk well to combine
Pour dressing over the vegetables and currants and mix well with tongs to combine
Let the dressing soak into the salad for around 10-15mins before serving
Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh mint leaves.

References;

M.Murray and J. Pizzorno, ‘The Encyclopaedia of Healing foods, the most comprehensive, user friendly A-Z guide available on the nutritional benefits and medicinal properties of food’, pp166-67, 180. 2005.

Disclaimer; The information provided in this blog post is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or influence any medical decisions. Please speak to a medical professional if anything comes up.