Beet Salad Recipe

Legend has it, that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, used beetroot to enhance her alluring powers. Several cultures still condone the myth that if a man and a woman eat from the same beet, they will form a lasting love.

There may be some merit to the love-beet connection as beets contain a number of positive elements including the amino acid, Trytophan, the same substance found in chocolate, known to elevate your mood.

Whatever the case, you’re bound to make a love connection with this sweet and and savory beet dish from Maria Zoitas, creator of “Maria’s Homemade” line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside Market NYC… enjoy!

Beet Salad 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2, 8-ounce packages steamed and peeled beets, cut into large pieces
Chopped basil

Directions

Whisk together olive oil, honey, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in bowl

Add onions and beets and marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Garnish with basil before serving.