Chioggia Beet Salad with Lime and Mint

This raw beet salad really shows off the striking colors of these gorgeous roots.  Chioggias are a mild beet that love the flavors used in this salad.  Thank our Lucy for another original winning recipe – a perfect light summer salad.

Chioggia Beet roots 
Green Onion
Fresh Mint
Lime Juice
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar

Slice beets thinly using a mandolin if you have one or use a very sharp knife.  We don’t peel the beets.  The skin is not tough.

Place sliced beets in a wide bottomed bowl and add thinly sliced green onion.  Add chopped fresh mint. Drizzle with olive oil, lime juice and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Be careful not to use too much balsamic or the color will be darkened on the beets.  A little sprinkle of salt, toss and serve. Delicious!