Fresh Beet Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb beets, sliced thinly
• ½ red onion or white Bermuda onion
• 2 cloves
• ⅓ cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 bay leaf

Method

1. Steam the sliced beets in 1/2 cup salted water until crisp-tender, not mushy. Drain and refrigerate. Slice the red onion thinly and break into rings.
2. Stir together the vinegar, sugar and water; add the cloves and bay leaf. Pour over the cold beets and onion rings.
3. Return the entire salad to the refrigerator and let stand about two hours.

Notes

Take advantage of fresh beets while they're in season. Serves 4. From Rosauers (Salad SL-8).

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