Beet Slaw with Pistachios & Raisins
Prep: 20 min
Ready: 80 min
4-6
healthyvegetablevegetarianvegan
A vibrant slaw featuring fresh beets, golden raisins, and fresh herbs served over rich pistachio butter. As the slaw sits, its juices blend with the nutty base to create an incredible natural vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1¼ lbs beets, peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
- ¼ cup lightly packed mint leaves
- ½ tsp dried chile flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Pistachio Butter
Instructions
- Combine the garlic, raisins, and vinegar in a large bowl and let sit for 1 hour.
- Cut the beets into fine julienne. Your hands will get stained, but the color fades quickly.
- Remove the garlic from the raisins and discard. Add the beets, lemon juice, most of the parsley and mint (save the rest for finishing), and chile flakes.
- Season with 1½ tsp salt and lots of black pepper and toss. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then taste. The slaw should be tart, spicy, peppery, and sweet. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then add ¼ cup olive oil. Toss and taste again.
- To serve, spread a layer of pistachio butter onto each plate and top with the slaw. Finish with the reserved fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.