Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2
pounds
beets





1
x
salt





1/2
each
onion

spanish, diced



4
each
tomatoes

skinned, seeded and diced



2
each
garlic cloves

chopped



4
tablespoons
italian parsley

fresh, chopped



4
tablespoons
cilantro

fresh, chopped



4
medium
potatoes

boiled





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2
tablespoons
vinegar





8
tablespoons
olive oil





1
x
salt and black pepper

to taste



1
x
red pepper

hot





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1
x
black olives

 Cut off ends of beets.

Wash well and cook in boiling salted water  until tender.

Drain and remove skins under running cold water.

Dice. Mix together the dressing ingredients. Combine beets in a salad bowl with the onion, tomato, garlic  cilantro and parsley.

Pour over half the dressing, toss gently and chill for 3 minutes.

Slice the potatoes, place in a shallow bowl and toss with remaining dressing.

Chill. When ready to assemble, arrange beets, tomato and onion in the  centre of a shallow bowl and arrange potatoes in a ring around them.

Garnish with olives.