Cuban Beet Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 medium beets
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Recipe

• 1 scrub the beets and cut off the tops, leaving about an inch of stem. cook the beets according to your preference - roasted or boiled. either way, it will take about 45 minutes. the beets should be tender and easily pierced with a knife. set aside to cool.
• 2 meanwhile, put a kettle of water on to boil. place the thinly sliced red onion in a sieve and pour the boiling water over them, allowing the water to drain into the sink. this will take the harshness from the onions.
• 3 peel and slice the beets. you can cut them into thin wedges, or cut the beets in half and then into 1/4 inch slices.
• 4 place beets, onions, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and toss to coat. season with a bit of salt.
• 5 cover and chill for at least an hour to let the flavors marry. can be served cool or at room temperature.