German-Style Beet Salad

Fresh beets are boiled until tender, and then tossed with a sweet and spicy caraway and clove vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
• 2 bunches beets
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash beets and trim off greens. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add beets and cook, covered, until beets are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and peel and slice when cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the water, vinegar, caraway seeds, sugar, onion, horseradish, cloves, salt, pepper and oil. Add beets and toss to coat. Let stand for several hours, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired.