BEET, ORANGE, BLACK OLIVE SALAD

BEET, ORANGE, BLACK OLIVE SALAD image

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 small or 2 large beets
1 can mandarin oranges (equal to 2 full size oranges)
1 Treviso (red chicory)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 TB chopped parsley
5 TB black olives, pitted and halved
3 TB grapes oil
1 tsp orange flower water
1.5 TB red wine vinegar
salt, pepper

Steps:

Place beets in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to boil. Cook for 1-2 hrs, until tender. When you stick a small knife into each beet it should go in smoothly. Leave the beets to cool down in the water. Once cool, take them out and peel them. Cut into wedges. Place beets into mixing bowl. Add mandarin oranges (equiv to 2 oranges). Cut Treviso into 1-in thick slices, break into separate leaves and add to salad. Add all remaining ingredients and toss together gently. Taste for seasoning and serve with herbed rice for a light lunch.