Ingredients

2 medium beets or 1 pound of baby beets

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon crushed anise seeds

Preparation

Roast the beets in 425 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on size of beets. Peel, cool and cut into 3/4-inch slices. In a medium bowl beat together with a fork the oil, vinegar, salt an pepper. Stir in the onion and anise, then mix in the beets gently. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or days.