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moroccan-beet-salad recipe



Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 07:39:48 EDT
From: WCDancer@aol.com

Here's my favorite salad with beets Oh..and the greens? use them like
Swiss Chard greens, they are a close cousin...same earthy taste..

Moroccan Beet Salad

INGREDIENTS:
2 bunches Beets - or 6 medium loose Beets
1 Red Onion - minced
1/2 Cup chopped Cilantro  
1 Teaspoon Cumin - ground
1 to 2 Lemons - Juiced
Salt to taste

PROCEDURE:
1. Remove greens by breaking off, leaving a little on the top, and either 
discard or save Greens and cook like chard some other time.  Cook whole Beets 
with water brings to a boil and cook over medium heat until tender, 
approximately 1-hour.
2. Rinse cooked Beets under cold water and remove skins.
3. Dice or slice Beets into pleasing shapes.
4. Mix with the rest of ingredients and place in the refrigerator for at 
least 1 hour to blend flavors.  Adjust salt and Lemon just before serving.

kwvegan vegan