Vibrant Beet Elegance
Experience the natural beauty of beets in this refreshing salad, enhanced with onions, red wine vinegar, and presented on a bed of crisp lettuce.
Ingrediënten
SERVES 4:
- 4 medium beets trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½ Spanish yellow onion, slivered
- Lettuce leaves for presentation
Instructies
- Begin the beet transformation by placing them in a medium saucepan with cold water to cover.
- Simmer over low heat, covered, for about 1 hour or until they yield to a knife's gentle pierce.
- Replenish the water if needed.
- Once tender, drain and let them cool before peeling and slicing into ¼-inch slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, creating a flavorful elixir.
- In a serving dish, arrange half of the beet slices, seasoning with salt, pepper, and slivered onions.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over this colorful layer.
- Repeat for a second delightful stratum.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, achieving the perfect coolness without losing the vibrant flavors.
- Line a serving platter with crisp lettuce leaves, gracefully spoon the beet ensemble over them, and savor this visual and culinary delight.
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