Golden Beet Salad from a Country South of Spain, No

Name: Golden Beet Salad from a Country South of Spain, North of Ghana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beets, trimmed; 1 lemon, juice of, large; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (I actually add closer to 1/3 teaspoon); 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (start with 1/2 tablespoon and adjust); 3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; loose leaf lettuce (optional) or romaine lettuce (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs beets, trimmed
1 lemon, juice of, large
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (I actually add closer to 1/3 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon orange blossom water (start with 1/2 tablespoon and adjust)
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
loose leaf lettuce (optional) or romaine lettuce (optional)

1
Wash the beets well, peel, trim off tops and steam until tender, about 20-30 minutes.
2
Alternately, the beets can be oven-roasted or placed in aluminum foil and grilled.
3
Once beets are cool, slice thinly.
4
In a non-reactive bowl toss the sliced beets with the lemon juice, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, orange blossom water, olive oil, salt and the pepper.
5
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
6
Cover and chill.
7
Marinate 2-3 hours.
8
Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
9
If desired, line each salad plate with lettuce leaves and top with the beet salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 lbs beets, trimmed, 1 lemon, juice of, large, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Golden Beet Salad from a Country South of Spain, North of Ghana 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.

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Golden Beet Salad from a Country South of Spain, North of Ghana

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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