Eee! I am tickled that you liked the one I made up the best. ~preens~ And, yes, you totally excrete red after.

I like the beets raw. If you make the salad an hour ahead, then they get a bit pickled from the dressing. But just slice them thinly, and they're delicious. (Also, it's a very cheap salad to make. ~g~)

And you can make this a couple days ahead, and it will still be good!