What are the ingredients in beet salad?

1. Beets: Choose fresh beets or pre-cooked and peeled beets for convenience.

2. Vinegar: White vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar can be used depending on your preference.

3. Sugar: Granulated sugar or brown sugar can be used for sweetness.

4. Salt: Adds flavor and balances the sweetness.

5. Red onion: Thinly sliced red onion provides a crunchy texture and a sharp flavor.

6. Parsley: Freshly chopped parsley adds color and a mild herb flavor to the salad.

7. Celery: Thinly sliced celery provides a crisp texture and a subtle celery flavor.

8. Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is commonly used as the base for the dressing.

9. Mustard seeds: Whole mustard seeds add a subtle spiciness and mustard flavor to the salad.

10. Bay leaf: A bay leaf adds a delicate aromatic flavor and depth to the salad.

11. Whole cloves: A few whole cloves add a warm and slightly sweet note to the salad.

12. Ground black pepper: Adds a bit of spiciness and enhances the overall flavor.