• Healthy
• Make-Ahead
• Vegetarian

Ingredients

1. 3 pounds medium beets
2. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4. 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
5. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6. Coarse sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the beets in a cake pan and cover with foil. Bake the beets until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Let the beets cool slightly, then peel and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
2. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, paprika and cumin. Add the beets and toss to coat. Season the salad with salt and toss again. Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.

Make Ahead

The salad can be refrigerated for 2 days. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.