Recipe: Green Bean and Beet Salad

Green Bean and Beet Salad

Marinade

1 1/2 cup oil

3/4 cup vinegar

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper in bowl. I use whisk to blend them.

Salad Ingredients

2 cans cubed beets, drained - put in separate container with lid

2 cans green beans, drained - put in separate container with lid

Divide and pour marinade over beets and beans and marinate for at least 24 hours up to 48.

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         Prepare salad in cut glass bowl 

Marinated beets and beans
2 small bunches green onions, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
*6 hard boiled eggs - grated

Drain off marinade on beets and beans.

In large clear glass bowl: layer first the beets, then beans and finally the onions.

Frost with 2 cups mayonnaise

Top with grated eggs

Cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving.

*Using a grater or shedder (large holes) - shred six hard boiled eggs into a bowl.