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Italian Parsley and Beet Salad

By Kay Chun

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Italian parsley isn't usually valued as a salad green. But when it’s tempered by earthy, juicy raw beets and a citrus vinaigrette, the mineral-tinged flat leaves will be the talk of the table.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 6 (first course) servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together juices, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large bowl.

    Step 2

    Trim beets, leaving 1 inch of stems attached, then peel.

    Step 3

    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.

    Step 4

    Thinly slice onion with slicer.

    Step 5

    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.

    Step 6

    Toss again and season with salt and pepper before serving drizzled with additional oil.

TagsSaladParsleyHerbs & SpicesBeetRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerLunchNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight MealsNo-CookSummerGourmet

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