Beetroot carpaccio

This beetroot carpaccio is a super easy to make and healthy recipe. This summer salad recipe which uses raw beetroot and a balsamic vinegar based dressing makes the perfect fresh starter or side dish.

I’ve just spent a few days at my parents' where the garden was bursting with enormous beetroots. So I decided to make the most of it and create all types of recipes using beetroot. But I think my favorite one is the simplest one : beetroot carpaccio.

This summer starter or side dish is crazy easy to make and super flavorful. It makes a perfect side dish to bring to a potluck or to serve with your favorite grilled dish.

This beet salad is vegan, paleo, whole30 and AIP compliant.

What is beetroot carpaccio?

Carpaccio is an italian dish of thinly sliced beef meat. So the word carpaccio is used worldwide to name all kinds of raw dishes. So, as you might have guessed, beetroot carpaccio is a salad made with raw beetroot.

Ingredients

• raw beetroot. If you want to know everything about beetroots, from the garden to the plate, and what to do with the leaves you can check my beetroot for beginners article.

For the salad dressing

• extra virgin olive oil (or other oil of your choice)
• balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• chopped parsley
• pinch of sea salt

See recipe card for quantities.

Tips to prepare the beetroot

• Peel the raw beetroot thoroughly. Then rinse it under cold water to make sure to remove all the dirt.
• Using a mandolin slicer will make it easier and quicker to very thinly slice your raw beetroot. But be extremely careful not to hurt your fingers while using the mandolin slicer. If you don't have a mandolin slicer, you can use a sharp knife and a cutting board. It will just be trickier and will take more time. But it is doable.

Can I prepare this beetroot carpaccio ahead of time?

Yes. You can prepare your beetroot carpaccio the day before. The more it will soak in the vinegar and olive oil, the more tender and sweeter it will be.

Other beetroot recipes

You can also check my Beetroot and carrot juice recipe for another delicious recipe using raw beetroot.

Or, if you'd rather eat cooked beetroot, you can also check these:

• Beetroot chips (AIP, paleo, vegan) for a crunchy snack
• Beetroot and Feta salad (gluten free, vegetarian) for a salad using cooked beetroot
• Homemade Red Velvet Ice Cream (vegan, paleo, AIP)