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Moroccan Beet Salad

Moroccan Beetroot and Onion Salad

Moroccan-style beet salad has a strong presence, and its flavor pairs well with a variety of dishes, whether meat, fish, or chicken. It consists of beets, onion, salt, and parsley. These are the main ingredients of the salad, while other ingredients are also used, such as tomatoes or garlic. The variation depends on the suitable combination between the main dishes and the salad. Choose the flavor that best matches your recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

💠1. Ingredients for Moroccan Beet and Onion Salad
  • 500 g beetroot cubes
  • 1 medium Red onion slices
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
💠2. Moroccan Beet Salad tomato Variation
  • 1 large tomato, diced
💠3. Garlic and Lemon Variation
  • 1 clove small garlic , very finely minced
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
💠4. Green Olive and Corn Variation
  • 100 g sweet corn
  • 100 g pitted green olives

Method
 

💠1. How to Cook Beetroot (Moroccan Beet Salad )
  1. In a pressure cooker, add 3 liters of boiling water.
  2. Choose beetroot of a similar size and scrub them well with a vegetable brush.
  3. If the beetroot is very large, cut it in half so it cooks faster.
  4. Close the pressure cooker and cook for 1 hour.
  5. Check the beetroot by piercing it with a knife. If it is tender, it is fully cooked.
  6. Drain the beetroot and let it cool.
  7. If you are using it immediately, cut it into your desired shape and refrigerate it until chilled.
💠2. Moroccan Beetroot and Onion Salad
  1. Slice the red onion into thin slices.
  2. Place it in a mixing bowl.
  3. Finely chop the parsley and add it to the beetroot.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, the juice of ½ lemon or vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
  5. Mix all the ingredients well until combined.
    Cubed beetroot with sliced red onions and parsley in a large serving bowl
  6. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve.
💠3-Moroccan Beet Salad tomato Variation
  1. Cut the cooked beetroot into small cubes.
  2. Peel the tomato, remove the seeds, and cut it into small cubes.
  3. Dice the red onion into small cubes.
  4. Finely chop the parsley.
    Cubed beetroot with peeled diced tomatoes and finely chopped parsley
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  6. Mix everything well and serve.
💠4-Garlic and Lemon Variation
  1. Cut the cooked beetroot into even wedges using a decorative vegetable cutter.
    Beetroot cut into decorative triangular pieces.
  2. Add the salt, ground black pepper, juice of 1 lemon, 1 small garlic clove, very finely minced, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Mix everything well.
    Beetroot wedges seasoned with lemon juice and finely minced garlic in a large serving bowl
  4. Do not let the garlic overpower the salad. A small amount is enough, but it makes the flavor much better.
💠5-Green Olive and Corn Variation
  1. Cut the cooked beetroot into small cubes.
  2. Add the sliced green olives and canned sweet corn.
  3. Add the salt, ground black pepper, finely chopped parsley, and vinegar.
    Cubed beetroot with parsley, sweet corn, and sliced green olives
  4. Mix well and serve.
    beetroot with parsley, sliced green olives , and corn
  5. Note: Since this variation contains green olives, its flavor pairs especially well with sandwiches.

Notes

 

  • Some people do not like eating onion, but they enjoy its flavor as long as it is not too strong. Here, we leave them the choice to eat it or remove it—we do not force anyone to eat something they do not want, especially when serving guests.
  • You can also grate ¼ of a small onion so that the onion pieces are not visible in the salad while still adding a delicate onion flavor.
  • For a different variation, you can add pickled onions if desired.
  • You can also add cucumber along with the tomatoes, if desired.
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