Salt Roasted Beet Salad

Description

The perfect side dish to bring with you to your next potluck or family gathering. Salt roasting the beets not only seasons them well, but helps to retain their natural moisture.

5 hrs

6 Servings

Ingredients

2 lb

red beets (washed)

rock salt

1/4 cup

pine nuts (crushed)

1/4 cup

flat leaf Italian parsley (chopped)

1/4 cup

red onion (sliced)

1/4 cup

sherry vinegar

3/4 cup

extra virgin olive oil

2 clove

garlic (minced)

1 pinch

smoked paprika

1 pinch

sugar

salt

pepper

Prep Time:

4 hrs

Cooking Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

5 hrs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300º F. In a large pan, place washed beets and coat with rock salt. Bake until tender, approximately one hour. Next, let them cool down and then peel and dice.

In a large bowl, mix the beets with the oranges, pine nuts, parsley, red onion, sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, paprika, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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