Ensalada De Betabel Beet Salad Food

ENSALADA DE BETABEL : BEET SALAD

Steps:

• For the greens: If the greens are really big leaves, roughly cut or tear them.
• Steam the greens for ten minutes over 2 cups water.
• Drain for 20 minutes, then place the greens in a medium mixing bowl.
• In a small mixing bowl, mix the garlic, lime juice, oil, salt and pepper.
• Pour over the greens and toss well.
• For the salad: In a small mixing bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, garlic, aniseed, pepper and limejuice.
• Add the beets and allow to marinate.
• At serving time, lay the greens on a platter.
• Spoon the beet cubes on top and top with orange wedges, green onion and parsley.

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• PRECOOK BEETS:.
• Wash the beets and trim the ends off before cooking.
• To ROAST: Place trimmed beets in a roasting pan and add a little water for steam. Roast the beets at 425 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes (cover the pan with foil) or until the beets are easily pierced with a knife.
• To BOIL: Cook the beets for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender.
• To MICROWAVE: Cook the beets with a little water for 8 to 15 minutes on HIGH.
• Slip off the skins under running water and grate or dice.
• PREPARE SALAD:.
• Mix grated or diced cooked beets, chopped walnuts (if serving immediately; otherwise, reserve until serving), and crushed garlic.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add mayonnaise and mix well.

CREAMY BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and slice beets into a mixing bowl.
• Add onion and cucumber.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over vegetables.
• Toss vegetables and dressing lightly to coat.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for flavors to blend or overnight.
• Serve chilled. Enjoy!
• Note: Cook time is for boiling beets.

SIMPLE BEET SALAD (ENSALADA RUSSA)

Steps:

• Boil the beets with their skins on so they do not lose their color.
• When they are soft enough to easily pierce with a fork, let them cool in a tub of cold water until they are cold enough to peel. The skin will come off easily if you rub it gently with your fingers.
• Dice the beets into small squares.
• Add diced onion, cilantro, and sweet pepper.
• Add mayonnaise and gently mix thoroughly.
• Don't forget to add lots of salt if you'd like (I LOVE SALT).

CREAMY BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Boil beets with skin on about 1 hour or until easily pierced with a fork. If a beet is older or really big, it may take longer. The smaller, younger beets may cook in 45 minutes. Let cool in cold water (or in the fridge overnight if you want to make the beets ahead). You can make them 2-3 days ahead and refrigerate until ready to use! Anyway, once they are at room temp or cool enough to handle, peel off skin. Most of the time, it should come off easily when you rub the beet with your hands (use kitchen gloves to keep from staining your hands).
• Use a mandolin to julienne your beets or torture yourself and try to cut the matchsticks by hand. Just be prepared for really gnarly looking red finger nails if you don't have a mandolin. Wear kitchen gloves if you are fond of your manicure. Place your sliced beets in a large bowl and top with 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
• Add in 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 3-4 tbsp real mayo to taste. Give it a good stir. You're done!