Beet Tomato Salad

I went to pay my internet bill today and it went up 80 cents, courtesy of the new tax. Doesn’t sound like much, but when one considers that all of my bills combined are under $100 a month, that $40 is a big chunk! But they’ve got us, don’t they. Everyone wants to have  internet.

Recipe of the Day – Beet Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

2 beets

2 tomatoes

1 tsp. Olive oil

1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar

1 tap. Dill

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/4 tap. Pepper

Directions:

Put the beets in a pot of boiling water and boil for 40 minutes, or until tender when stabbed with a fork. Remove from water and let cool. Peel with a paring knife, cutting off the ends. Shred or slice into a salad bowl. Slice the tomatoes into chunks . Drizzle with oil, salt and pepper. Toss gently. Chill.

Word of the Day– remolachas – beets

Tip of the Day – This was one of the first dishes I had in Ecuador. Delicious! Beets abound, so you can get this dish almost anywhere.

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