Heartful Salad with the Colors of Christmas Salad is always part of our Christmas dinner. It's the kind of food that can bring simplicity and creativity at the same time. Yes, it's hearty, colorful, rich in flavors and it could complement those traditional or non-{so}traditional Christmas dishes so well!
Growing up having Christmas on summer days, and when plenty freshness was needed--Simple salads were {and still are} the obvious -refreshing food to accompany various dishes. It was only fair. Beets salad have been a favorite in my family. Particularly this combination with beets, potatoes, green peas and eggs.It's the sort of salad that I'm never tired of eating.
Beets + Potatoes + Green Peas + Eggs {Salad} ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Serves 4 6 mediums beets, cleaned 6 small potatoes, peeled & cut into halves 250 g / 8.8 oz. Green peas 3 hard boiled Eggs, cut into halves Olive oil Sea Salt to taste Pepper to taste (optional) Any Fresh Herb of your choice to garnish Preparation: Wash and scrub beetroots. (Leave the beet whole) Put whole beetroots in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil (reduce heat) and simmer for 1 - 2 hours or until they are fork tender. When ready take them hot and rub off the skin under cold water (rub gently using paper towels). Set aside. In a separate saucepan add potatoes and green peas, cover with water. Bring to boil (reduce heat) and cook on medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Boil the eggs in a separate saucepan for 10 minutes. In a large bowl toss together the beets, potatoes, peas and eggs, add oil, salt and pepper, garnish and serve (warm or cold).
Beautiful Beetroots
Beets + Potatoes + Green Peas + Eggs {Salad}
