Beet Appetizer Saladappetizers, moroccan, salads, vegetables 2 lb beets 1 salt 1/2 each spanish onion, diced 4 each tomatoes, skinned, seeded & - diced 2 each garlic cloves, chopped 4 tablespoon italian parsley, chopped 4 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 4 medium potatoes, boiled ----DRESSING---- 2 tablespoon vinegar 8 tablespoon olive oil 1 salt & pepper 1 hot red pepper ----GARNISH---- 1 black olives Cut off ends of beets. Wash well & cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain & remove skins under running cold water. Dice. Mix together the dressing ingredients. Combine beets in a salad bowl with the onion, tomato, garlic cilantro & parsley. Pour over half the dressing, toss gently & chill for 30 minutes. Slice the potatoes, place in a shallow bowl & toss with remaining dressing. Chill. When ready to assemble, arrange beets, tomato & onion in the centre of a shallow bowl & arrange potatoes in a ring around them. Garnish with olives. |
