Recipe: Sunset Salad

Beets, plums and tomatoes mingle in a colorful salad. (Al Podgorski~Sun-Times) Photos styling by Judith Dunbar Hines.

(Al Podgorski~Sun-Times) Photo styling by Judith Dunbar Hines.

At this time of year, we focus on enjoying every moment of the summer’s finale.  The sun sets earlier but rewards us with long shadows and luscious peach, pink and orange colors in the evening sky.  This recipe reminds me of those colors.

Bins of beets at the local markets should be overflowing this week, not only with the familiar ruby red version, but new species in golden tones and even some with candy-cane pink and white stripes.

Continue reading