Marinated Beet Salad

KookieMomster's Note:

A delicious salad for any occasion. If you are lucky enough to live where you can get fresh lettuce in December this would be fantastic on a Christmas table. Don't be squeamish about onions and raisins, they go really well together. I have seen similar receipts in Polish and Finnish cookbooks.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 28 ounces canned beets
• 1 large red onion
• 1 head red leaf lettuce
• 1 cup golden raisin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Drain beets and chop into bite sized pieces.
2. Chop onion.
3. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except lettuce.
4. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
5. Wash lettuce and let it dry thoroughly.
6. On a large serving platter arrange lettuce in an attractive manner.
7. Spoon beet salad over lettuce.
8. Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Reviews

[veggienut]

I will definately make this again! I used a 14.5 oz can of shoestring cut beets so adjusted other ingredients accordingly. Rather than chopped onion, I made thin slices which looked nice withthe shoestring beets. Be sure to eat the lettuce as well, it's not just a garnish - it's yummy and good for you!