A Scandinavian table is seldom without them.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup cider or white vinegar

　　1/2 cup water

　　1/4 cup sugar

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

　　2 cups (approximately) thinly sliced, cooked and peeled beets

　　Combine first five ingredients. Bring to a boil; cool. Place beets in a deep bowl and pour dressing over them. Let stand at least 12 hours before serving. Serve with fried fish, hot and cold meats or on a smörgasbord.