Beet And Onion Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs small beets
2 large onions (thinly sliced )
2 garlic cloves (minced )
salt and pepper (to taste )
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

Preparation

Trim stems from beets leaving 1/4 inch stem attached.
Place beets in pan with enough water to cover.
Boil , cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender about 25 minutes.(I have used whole canned beets and sliced them, works well.).
Drain and cool. peel and slice in 1/4 inch slices.
Arrange beets on a platter.
Top with onions and sprinkle with garlic.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Mix vinegar and oil and pour over beets.
Refrigerate until well chilled.