Pickled Beet Salad
- Yield: 6 to 8
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 40 min
Ingredients
2 pounds medium fresh beets, about 2 bunches with tops
1 medium red, halved and sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup white wine, tarragon, or cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Directions
- Cut off the leaves from the beets leaving 1 inch of stem attached. Do not trim the taproot. Scrub the beets to remove any dirt. Put them in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until fork tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain.
- When cool enough to handle, trim, and peel the beets. Slice into rounds and toss in a medium bowl with the onion.
- In a small saucepan bring the sugar, vinegar, water, and salt to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt and immediately pour over the beets and onion. Refrigerate overnight before serving.