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Vinaigrette Salad

6 beets (about 2 inches in diameter)
8 medium potatoes
4 carrots
3 dill pickles (or one 8 inch cucumber)
1 medium onion or 6 scallions

Dressing
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup lemon juice (fresh is better)
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Scrub beets, potatoes and carrots and boil together. Check after 15 minutes and remove potatoes and carrots as they finished, letting beets continue cooking until done. Cool and peel. Cut beets, carrots and potatoes into serving size and combine in mixing bowl. Chop onion and pickles and add.

Combine lemon juice and oil with dill, add salt and pepper (adjust amounts to your taste. Pour over salad vegetables and stir (everything will turn various tones of magenta). Chill at least two hours before serving.

Serves 10 to 12.

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INGREDIENTS 

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  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese. Cover with the dressing mixture, and toss to serve.
 
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