544- Beetroot Salad / سلطة البنجر

Ingredients :

3 medium beetroots
1/2 lemon
1 medium onion
A small bunch of parsley
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Directions :

1- Fill a pot with water and place the beetroots on it with 1/2 lemon. Place over medium heat and let the beetroots cook in boiling water for 45-60 minutes until tender. The skin should come off easily, and you should be able to pierce them with a fork.

2- Once done, drain the beetroots and let them cool down.
3- Peel the beetroots and remove the two ends.

4- Slice the beetroots into small cubes and place them in a large bowl.

5- Cut the onion, chop the parsley, and place them in a small bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.

6- Add the onion mixture to the diced beetroots. Mix until combined.
Serve the salad at room temperature or cold. It can be eaten alone, with bread, or tossed in a garden salad.