Cabbage and Beet Salad

Beet salads in general are wonderful, but this one is a refreshing change. For one thing, the beets are raw. For another, their sweetness is offset by the sharp taste of raw cabbage; it’s a fine if odd marriage. Think of it as Swedish coleslaw (like coleslaw, it can be made a few hours in advance).

Whenever you peel beets—and especially when you’re grating them—be sure to wear an apron or clothing you don’t care about.