Shredded Beet Salad

• 1 cup beets (cooked, peeled, shredded)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon onion (chopped)
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• ¼ tablespoon salt
• Pepper to taste

Mix together and chill. Place in center of dish
• ½ cup carrots (shredded)
• 1 hard-boiled egg (sliced)
• 1/3 cup parsley (chopped, optional)
• Green olives (optional)
Arrange around the beets.

Serves 2

A Simpler version….
Combine equal portions of shredded carrots and shredded beets with a handful of chopped fresh parsley. Dress with oil and vinegar.
Source: Simply in Season, Lind and Hockman-Wert