This raw salad is something special. Great for a casual summer barbeque or even on its own for a weekday lunch. It is very summery and full of flavour. Note pomegranate molasses should be available at your local specialty food store. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 500g beetroot raw, peeled & grated
• 700g carrot, peeled & grated
• 1 cup mint leaves, shredded
• 1/2 cup crasins (dried cranberries)
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 1 tsp salt

Dressing

• 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 juicy orange)
• zest of one orange
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp honey

Method

To prepare the dressing, place all the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to combine.

To prepare the salad, in a large serving bowl, combine the beetroot, carrot, mint, crasins, seeds and salt and mix.

Pour dressing over the salad – toss again when ready to serve.

Serves 6-8

Recipe can be doubled if feeding the masses.