Appetizer for 8

Grated Beet Salad

Name: Grated Beet Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1 small shallot; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 lb red beets; 1 large carrot; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

$1.90for 415 minServes 8

This crisp salad tosses grated beets and carrot with shallot, herbs, and a tangy mustard vinaigrette.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Leeks and shallots, 0.1 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.41Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Beets, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical	1 lb	$1.99Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.79

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarMustard, mayo, ketchupHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.47 per serving$1.90 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 small shallot
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 lb red beets
1 large carrot
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps

Whisk the olive oil, sherry vinegar, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Peel and grate the beets and carrot.
Add the grated vegetables, parsley, and mint to the dressing.
Toss the salad until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Rest the salad for 5 minutes before serving.