Beet Salads

Description

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 pound beets
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• large pinch of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• salt to taste

Beet salad II

• 1 teaspoon orange flower water
• ⅛ teaspoon cumin
• a pinch of paprika

Directions

Beet salad I

1. Wash the beets well, being careful not to break their skins.
2. Cut off the tops, leaving a stalk of about 1½ inches.
3. Boil, covered, until tender.
4. Allow the water to cool, then slip off the skins, trim off the tops, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
5. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over beets.
6. Let marinate 1 hour before serving.

Beet salad II

1. Prepare as described above, but add orange flower water, cumin, paprika, and a little water to the sauce.