Dracula's Beet and Orange Salad, level: medium Options

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**VEGGIE RECIPES**

Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: about 8 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

Procedures

In a pot, combine the beets with the red wine vinegar and enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain the beets and let them cool. (The beets may be cooked 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.) Peel the beets and cut them into 1-inch wedges.

In a small saucepan, combine zest, orange juice, sugar, and vinegar and boil the mixture until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Let the mixture cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together the orange mixture, oil, and salt and pepper to form a smooth dressing. Add the beet slices, orange segments, and onion and mix until well combined. Let stand at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 6 hours, to let the flavors come together. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the parsley.