GRILLED BEETS WITH DILLED CUCUMBERS

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A classic cucumber salad gets new life from the flavor of grilled beets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds beets, trimmed
1/2 cup ice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. In heavy-duty foil, wrap beets, in one layer, with ice. Cover grill; cook until beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 40 to 45 minutes, turning once.
  • Rub off skins with paper towel. Cut beets into wedges. Toss in bowl with oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, toss cucumber slices with sour cream, dill, and remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place beets on platter; top with cucumbers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 3 g

Amy McGuinness
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Will try again with different herbs.


Md Sakekhan
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Beets and cucumbers were a great combo.


Ibrahim Jutt
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Perfect for a weeknight meal.


Lilia Tolentino
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Definitely a keeper recipe!


Kelsey Skye
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Sauce was a bit too runny.


Asif Zoray
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Would have been better with goat cheese.


Jennifer Pearson
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Not a fan of beets, but this recipe was surprisingly good.


Solangi Jabbar
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Beets were a bit too crunchy for my liking, but the sauce was great.


Willie Baker
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Perfect for a summer party!


Philip Benedicto
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Will definitely make again!


Blessing Tshego
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Loved the crispy beets and creamy sauce.


M Sajid Panwar
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Mayo Hernadez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my beets turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Azii Khan
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These grilled beets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cucumber-dill sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making the sauce again.


Ziad Abou Zaher
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The beets and cucumbers are roasted to perfection, and the dill sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Shankar Ghimire
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The beets are easy to grill, and the cucumber-dill sauce is refreshing and light.


steve sweetman
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The beets are perfectly tender and flavorful, and the cucumber-dill sauce is the perfect complement.


IjazAhmad Ijazkaura
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These grilled beets were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet beets, tangy cucumbers, and creamy dill sauce was perfect.