ITALIAN PARSLEY AND BEET SALAD

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Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Cheese     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Beet     Healthy     Parsley     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
2 1/4 pounds assorted beets with greens (such as Chioggia, white, golden, and red; 1 1/2 pounds if already trimmed)
1/4 small red onion
1 1/4 cups Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves (from 1 bunch), torn if desired
Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer
Accompaniment: fresh ricotta or farmer cheese, or grated ricotta salata

Steps:

  • Whisk together juices, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Trim beets, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, then peel.
  • Using stems as a handle, slice beets paper-thin (less than 1/8 inch thick) with slicer (wear protective gloves to avoid staining hands), then cut slices into very thin matchsticks.
  • Thinly slice onion with slicer.
  • Toss beets, onion, and parsley with dressing and season with salt. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 30 minutes to soften beets and allow flavors to develop.
  • Toss again and season with salt and pepper before serving drizzled with additional oil.

Saya Omer
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I thought I'd give this salad a try. I'm glad I did! The beets were actually really good and the salad was very refreshing.


Chris John Chris John
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This salad was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It was the perfect dish to serve at my summer party.


FRS Tuhin
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more herbs or spices.


Sobuj Sobuj
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Arafat Hassin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The combination of flavors was unique and delicious.


Godofspeed 20
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter dressing.


Musharaf shah
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I was a bit skeptical about the parsley and beet combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The salad was delicious and visually appealing. I served it at a potluck and it was a hit!


Md amir Hasan
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Loved this salad! The sweetness of the beets paired perfectly with the tangy dressing. I'm already planning on making it again for my next party.


Shane Lawrence
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great! The salad was light and refreshing, perfect for a summer lunch. I added a bit of extra feta cheese for some added flavor.


Otlotleng Tlapu
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of parsley, beets, and walnuts was unique and flavorful. I especially appreciated the tangy dressing, which really brought all the ingredients together. Will definitely make this again!