Cold marinated salads may bring to mind ideas of a summer barbecue, but who cares? Sometimes, even in the middle winter, I get a hankering for a refreshing cool vegetable dish.

Take a break from the winter roasting routine and enjoy an uncharred refreshing salad. Beets are grown in a wide range of colors and sizes, so choose any combination of tones for this recipe.

Boil each beet variety separately to ensure color retention. Let the salad marinate for at least a few hours before serving!