Beets are such an undervalued vegetable. They come in all sorts of colors from purple to yellow, to red, to almost tie-dyed. Beets are usually associated with bland Eastern European food, but in reality, they are super flavorful and actually pretty sweet. They are also a vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw! This salad changes things up by using them raw along with other yummy ingredients.
Radishes are another very underrated vegetable. They give a great peppery taste to salads and they are super bright and colorful. They are a similar texture to the beets which makes it even better for a salad.
Instructions
- Start by washing the radishes and beets and peeling the beets well. Wear gloves or your hands will be stained whatever color beet you are using!
- Use a mandoline to cut the beets and radishes into very thin pieces. They should really be almost paper thin and uniform.
- Arrange them on a platter with all the radishes and beets incorporated. Shave on some parmesan cheese and stick in whole leaves of mint throughout.
- Make a simple vinaigrette with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk well and pour all over the salad.
