Beet Salad With Chives (Salatat Shamandar) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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