Steps to Prepare Picadillo Con Papas Caldoso

Papa's Favorite Beet Salad

Picadillo cubano con papas is a flexible recipe as it allows you to play with both savory and sweet for this cuban classic recipe.

Recipe Summary Papa's Favorite Beet Salad

The deep, satisfying flavor of beets adds sweetness to a pretty salad of baby spinach, tomato, and avocado, drizzled with a light dressing. This salad has been a huge hit with everyone, even my 8-year-old grandson.

Ingredients | Picadillo Con Papas Caldoso

3 beets, washed and trimmed, or more to taste

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch garlic salt, or more to taste

2 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-size pieces

1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese

1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Directions

Place beets into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Drain and cool until beets can be easily handled. Peel beets, cut into cubes, and place in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.

Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Add beets, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and feta cheese; toss. Top salad with spinach and toss.

Info | Picadillo Con Papas Caldoso

prep: 30 mins cook: 1 hr additional: 15 mins total: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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