Polish Beet Salad

Polish Beet Salad

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound peeled and chopped beets
• 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
• Sugar (or honey) to taste
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Minced parsley

BEET ROOT SALAD DIRECTIONS

1.  Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. 

2.  Add chopped onion, sauté until tender.

3.  Add beets.  (To prepare beets, scrub clean, trim, peel, and cut into 1/4 inch slices. You can also shred beets which is very popular in Poland.)

4.   Add 1/4 cup water, balsamic vinegar, and cover.  Cook/steam beets until just barely tender, about 5-10 minutes.

4.  Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.  Gently stir over low heat until heated through, maybe another 15 minutes.

5.  Remove from heat and serve warm with parsley as a garnish.  You can also refrigerate over night and serve as a cold salad with hazelnuts and feta or goat cheese.