Beet and Red Onion Salad

Name: Beet and Red Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 medium red beets, trimmed; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Tender boiled beets sliced thin and tossed with crisp red onion in a bright garlic lime dressing.

55 minEasyServes 4115 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium red beets, trimmed
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Place 4 trimmed medium red beets in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer until fork-tender, about 40 minutes.
2

Drain the medium red beets, let cool until safe to handle, slip off the skins, and cut into thin rounds.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
4

Layer sliced medium red beets and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion in a dish, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently before serving cold.

Questions

How long does Beet and Red Onion Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Beet and Red Onion Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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