Beet Salad

Name: Beet Salad
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 small red onion, halved and sliced thinly; 2 eight-ounce packages steamed and peeled beets, such as love beets, chopped; chopped basil, for garnish

Maria Zoitas|Aug. 5, 2013 2:08 pm EST

Beet Salad

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Sometimes, using a little help from the store can mean the difference between ordering takeout and making a home-cooked meal. The introduction of precooked fresh beets to the produce section is a boon to busy home cooks; no longer does anyone have to settle for canned beets when in a hurry. This quick and easy, delicious salad is a healthy starter for busy weeknights.

Servings

4

Ingredients

3 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
1 small red onion, halved and sliced thinly
2 eight-ounce packages steamed and peeled beets, such as love beets, chopped
chopped basil, for garnish

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the onion and beets and marinate for 30-60 minutes. Garnish with basil just before serving.