Moroccan beetroot salad

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsRaw Beetroot
1Red onion, finely chopped
2Garlic cloves, finely
Chopped
4Ripe tomatoes
1tablespoonChopped fresh cilantro
1tablespoonChopped fresh parsley
Black olives, to garnish
Dressing:
2tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
½cupOlive oil
½teaspoonHarissa
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper

Directions

Trim ends off Beetroot. Cook in boiling salted water 1 hour until tender.

Drain and remove skins under cold running water. Thinly slice Beetroot and put in a bowl. Scatter onion and garlic over. To make dressing, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, harissa, salt and pepper. Pour half dressing over warm Beetroot mixture and mix gently.

Thinly slice tomatoes and put in a bowl. Add remaining dressing and mix gently. Arrange tomatoes around outside of a shallow serving dish and arrange Beetroot in center. Scatter with chopped cilantro and parsley, garnish with black olives and serve.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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