Beet Salad With Chives (Salatat Shamandar)

From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. Syria and Lebanon.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 5  large  fresh beets
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 4  tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 4  teaspoons olive oil
• 4  tablespoons vinegar
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 4  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

Directions

1. Boil the beets until tender.
2. When beets are cool enough to handle, peel, dice, and place in a salad bowl.
3. Stir in garlic, cilantro, chives, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4. Chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Stir, sprinkle with parsley and serve.