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How to make Greek beet salad!

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knicks_fan87

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Beets are super healthy!!!! According to web md, beets are rich in folate (vitamin B9) which helps cells grow and function. Folate plays a key role in controlling damage to blood vessels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. This is how you make Greek beet salad: add beets, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar to a mixing bowl and toss to coat. Add mint, parsley, salt, and pepper and toss gently until the rest of the ingredients are combined. Serve immediately.

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k_tsoukalas

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This is a great salad and one that I have only had a handful of times. Beets are common in Greece when they're in season, and that is when this salad starts appearing at Greek dinner tables.
 
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