Salads
Ensalada de Remolacha con Naranja
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 4 Medium beets, boiled, peeled and diced
- 2 Oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp Red wine vinegar
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Method
- Boil whole beets in water for 35-40 minutes until fork-tender, then cool, peel and dice.
- Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow its sharpness, then drain.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine diced beets, orange segments and red onion in a serving bowl, then drizzle over the dressing and toss gently.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve at room temperature or chilled.
Introduction: This beet and orange salad reflects the fresh produce of Ecuador's Andean valleys, where beets thrive in the cool highland climate and citrus arrives from lower coastal elevations.
Cultural Background: This beet and orange salad reflects the fresh produce of Ecuador's Andean valleys, where beets thrive in the cool highland climate and citrus arrives from lower coastal elevations. It's a common side salad at highland lunch tables, valued for its bright colour and refreshing contrast to heavier stews.
Tips: Boil the beets whole and unpeeled to keep them from bleeding out too much colour and losing sweetness during cooking.
Variations: Add crumbled queso fresco or toasted walnuts for extra texture; some versions use lime juice instead of orange juice in the dressing. Already vegan as written.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days; the beets will continue to tint the other ingredients pink over time.
Reheating: Serve cold or at room temperature; this salad is not intended to be reheated.
Nutrition: Approx. 140 kcal, 3g protein, 7g fat, 18g carbohydrates per serving.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use canned beets to save time?
A: Yes, drained canned or vacuum-packed cooked beets work well and cut the preparation time significantly.
Q: How do I stop my hands staining from the beets?
A: Wear gloves when peeling and dicing beets, or rub your hands with a little lemon juice afterward to remove staining.
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