Raw Root Slaw

Lately I've developed a taste for raw beets, and a desire to cook my veggies less in general. This very orange slaw is a stab at that.

Grate:

• 1 medium turnip
• 1 smallish sweet potato **I've seen a few things about raw sweet potatoes being a little toxic, so proceed at your own risk**
• 1 medium beet (mine was golden, but I think a red one might be even better)
• 2 carrots
• 1 large parsnip

Chop finely:

• 3-4 stalks celery
• 1/2 medium red onion

Add:

• 1/4 C toasted sesame seeds
• dried garlic flakes to taste, crushed between fingers

Mix above together in large bowl.

Whisk together:

• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar or herbed vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/4 t dijon mustard
• 1 inch section finely grated ginger
• poppy seeds
• 1/2 almond oil
• dash sesame oil

Drizzle over root mixture and mix well. I'm guessing this will improve as it sits in the fridge a while, but its pretty good right away, too.