GRILLED BEETS WITH DILLED CUCUMBERS

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A classic cucumber salad gets new life from the flavor of grilled beets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds beets, trimmed
1/2 cup ice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. In heavy-duty foil, wrap beets, in one layer, with ice. Cover grill; cook until beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 40 to 45 minutes, turning once.
  • Rub off skins with paper towel. Cut beets into wedges. Toss in bowl with oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, toss cucumber slices with sour cream, dill, and remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place beets on platter; top with cucumbers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 3 g

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