Carrot Salad, Cucumber Salad, Hot Beef PureeINSPIRATIONS FROM KRAKOW: MY GRANDMOTHER'S CARROT SALAD; DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD; HOT BEET PUREE
Our recent visit to Krakow awakened tasty memories in me that I'd like to share. They are all healthy and all delicious, I promise. Savta Yehudit's carrot salad 1 lb carrots, peeled and shredded (Cuisinart does the job best) 1 heaped tbsp. sugar Juice from 2 large lemons 1 tbsp. safflower oil Salt to taste Mix and let rest for an hour before serving. I prefer this in room temperature but it's not essential. The salad keeps forever (or about a week). Dilled cucumber salad 6 small cucumbers (kirbeys or thin middle-eastern ones are best since they have no seeds), peeled and thinly sliced 1 large bunch dill, finely chopped 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. safflower oil Salt and pepper Mix and let rest for at least an hour. Serve chilled with a dollop or sour cream or Greek yogurt on top. Beet puree (sounds gross but please do try it) 6 beets, peeled and quartered Sea salt 1 tsp safflower oil 1 tbsp. sour cream Roast the beets after drizzling with the oil and salt and covering with foil in a 350F over for 1 1/2 hours. Puree in Cuisinart and add the sour cream Check seasoning. Serve hot. I you don't positively despise beets you'll love this one. |