Ingredients

1 16 oz. can of whole beets

1/4 c. white sugar

1 t. prepared mustard

1/4 c. white wine vinegar

1/4 c. diced red onion

lettuce (arugula, baby greens.. )

goat cheese

Preparation

  1. Drain beets, reserving 1/4 c. liquid, and slice 1/4 to 1/2 inch slivers. Add onions and toss.
  2. In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook the sugar, mustard and reserved 1/4 cup liquid until dissolved. Add vinegar and bring to boil. remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. Pour over the beet slices and onion, toss and refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Remove from refrigerator and serve at room temperature. OPTIONAL: serve on a bed of lettuce and sprinkle with goat cheese.