Raw Beet Salad - 2 Ways

1/2 large beet, left to sit on counter until slightly soft, use potato peeler to slice
1-2 limes, squeezed over to soften beet slices
large handful cilantro, just leaves and no stems

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Salad 1 - with overt fat

Add to beets with lime juice and cilantro:
1/2 avocado, cubed
1/2 small sweet onion, diced
1-2 garlic cloves, hand minced (I like minced flavor better than from garlic press)
 jalapeno (optional), few small slices cut into small bits

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Salad 2 - no overt fat

Add to beets with lime juice and cilantro:

horseradish, 1/4-1/2 inch grated (let sit on beets for 5 mins. or so)
1/2 cucumber, cubed
 (I tried red pepper in this one...didn't like.  I tried sweet onion...didn't like.)
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The secret to raw beet salad - especially without fat or salt - is to let the unpeeled beet soften (and sweeten) on the counter for a few days.  And then to slice it very thin.  A potato peeler works great and do does a mandoline.  Also to put some acid over the beet slices and let that marinate and soften the beets a bit.  I thought it was colorful and delicious and would be nice as a cold side dish/salad to a potluck.