This salad was inspired by so many different things. First, I saw this post from Little Miss Cruciferous. Then, we got these beets from our Farmers Market. Aren’t they pretty?
You don’t know how much I debated posting this salad, because – let’s face it – beets are red, and are not all that photogenic. And when you put beets in a salad with white cabbage … well it turns everything red.
But can’t red be beautiful too?
Even though the beets do taint everything they touch, I kept going back for more of this salad, because this was just so good! The peanuts give it a little crunch (very important in my book for salads to have “crunch”), and the dressing is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. So please forgive my less than perfect pictures …
Cabbage and Beet Salad with Tangy Sesame Honey Dressing
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Salad:
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
2 smallish beets or 1 medium beet, shredded
1 orange bell pepper, sliced, or 3-4 mini peppers
2 clementines, separated into slices
1/3 cup peanuts
Dressing:
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 limes, juiced
2 tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup water
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, beets, pepper, clementines, and peanuts. Stir carefully.
In a separate bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Whisk well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
Eat immediately. Store the leftovers in the fridge – they will last 1-2 days, but after that the salad will get soggy.
Notes: Any sort of vegetables can be put in this salad. I used orange peppers to give it a little bit of color.
Any liquid sweetener can be swapped for the honey – maple syrup would probably be really good, and would keep this vegan
I just love my honey!
This is linked to Summer Salad Sundays.
I love beets, but yes, they sure do make everything a lovely red color
This salad looks great.
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I love how beets turn everything brilliant red or pink–hands included. I keep hearing about combining beets and citrus, and I can’t believe I haven’t tried that, it sounds like an amazing combo. I need to get to a Farmer’s Market for some beets, but it’s hard when there’s so much else in the garden to choose from!
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I wish I liked beets! Looks so refreshing Jane.
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haha thanks
Personally, I think they taste a little sweet. But, I think I like them better raw than cooked 
Oh my… I love me some beets!
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What a lovely combo of flavors! I will have to try this with some gluten free soy sauce. I love beets in all forms!
Thank you! I really have been liking raw beets this summer! I hope you like it!
I had to go back and look at my liquid aminos to make sure it is gluten free, and it is! Whew!
I do keep gluten free soy sauce in my fridge, but I had this bottle of liquid aminos I decided to use instead. lol!
Beets and cabbage sounds like a great combo! I know what you mean about the beet color getting on everything, but that’s part of their charm, and it still tastes great! Thanks for sharing this with Summer Salad Sundays, look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Thanks Debbie! I really do love beets!