South African Beet and Onion Salad
photo by Nyteglori
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb small fresh beet, all but 1-inch of stems removed
- boiling salt water (for cooking)
- 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 small onions, peeled, sliced and separated into rings
directions
- Place the beets in boiling, salted water.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for about 30 minutes, or until tender. Add more water if necessary; the beets should be completely covered.
- Drain and cool.
- Remove skins from beets.
- Slice into rounds or strips 1/4" thick.
- Combine vinegar, salt and sugar in a deep bowl and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add beets and onions and stir to coat.
- Marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Serve at room temperature.
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