Lovely Beets And Carrots

• 1 large raw beet, peeled
• 1 large carrot, peeled
• 1 inch fresh gingerroot
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 -2 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup minced scallion
• 6 leaves green lettuce or 6 leaves red leaf lettuce

1. Coarsely grate the beet and then the carrot to yield abuot 1 1/2 cups of each.
2. Place in separate bowls and set aside.
3. Grate the ginger finely and combine it with the oil, vinegar, and garlic.
4. Toss the beets with half of the dressing and add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix together the scallion, carrots, and the remaining dressing.
6. Add salt and pepper, if you desire.
7. Arrange the lettuce on a platter, mound the carrot mixture in the center, and spoon the beets around it.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
9. Enjoy!

beet, carrot, gingerroot, olive oil, cider vinegar, clove garlic, salt, scallion, green lettuce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lovely-beets-and-carrots-92762 (may not work)