Ye’kaysir Atakilt

Name: Ye’kaysir Atakilt (A Salad of Tender Roasted Beets and Fresh Herbs in a Citrus Dressing)
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice, plus more if desired; ¼ cup minced fresh basil or parsley; ¼ cup minced fresh basil or parsley; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice, plus more if desired; Pinch salt, plus more if desired; 1½ pounds beets, roasted and peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes (3 rounded cups); 1½ pounds beets, roasted and peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes (3 rounded cups)

A Salad of Tender Roasted Beets and Fresh Herbs in a Citrus Dressing

Preparation info

Makes
3 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Teff Love

By Kittee Berns

Published 2015

About

This salad is a dream come true when the beets have been roasted until very soft and tender.

Ingredients

1½ pounds beets, roasted and peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes (3 rounded cups

Africa
Ethiopia
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Put the beets and basil in a medium bowl. Add the oil, lime juice, and salt and stir to combine. Season to taste with pepper and additional lime juice and salt if desired. Cover and refrigerate until cold.