Dracula's Beet and Orange Salad Recipe

Name: Dracula's Beet and Orange Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds trimmed beets (without tops), unpeeled; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 12 oranges, rind and pith cut free with a serrated knife and sections cut away from the membranes; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest; 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup distilled vinegar; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 red onions, thinly sliced; Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 pounds trimmed beets (without tops), unpeeled
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
12 oranges, rind and pith cut free with a serrated knife and sections cut away from the membranes
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 red onions, thinly sliced
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

1
In a pot, combine the beets with the red wine vinegar and enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches.
2
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
3
Drain the beets and let them cool.
4
(The beets may be cooked 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.)
5
Peel the beets and cut them into 1-inch wedges.
6
In a small saucepan, combine zest, orange juice, sugar, and vinegar and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup.
7
Let the mixture cool.
8
In a large bowl, whisk together the orange mixture, oil, and salt and pepper to form a smooth dressing.
9
Add the beet slices, orange segments, and onion and mix until well combined.
10
Let stand at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 6 hours, to let the flavors come together.
11
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds trimmed beets (without tops), unpeeled, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 12 oranges, rind and pith cut free with a serrated knife and sections cut away from the membranes, 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Dracula's Beet and Orange Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Dracula's Beet and Orange Salad

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