Beet Marinated Salad

Portion Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
3 (16 oz.) cans whole beetsDrain beets, reserving ¼ cup liquid. Slice beets. Or use fresh beets: Washed, peeled, trimmed and steamed until tender. 
¼  cup white sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 medium red onion, sliced thinPeel, wash, and thinly slice or minced.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Drain beets, reserving ¼ cup liquid.
2Slice beets.  
3Add onions to beets and toss.
4In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, mustard and reserved ¼ cup liquid until dissolved.
5Add vinegar and bring to boil.  
6Remove from heat and allow to cool.
7Pour over the beet slices and onions.  
8Toss to coat.  
9Refrigerate until chilled.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates