Beet and Apple Salad

3 medium beets
2 sweet and firm apples (Gala, Empire, or Fuji)
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Boil beets in water until soft, approximately 15 minutes. Let cool. Peel and grate with a cheese grater. Peel apples and grate. Add lemon juice to apples and mix well. Mix in grated beets and remaining ingredients. Even better the next day. Also good with 1 Tbs grated horseradish mixed in. Serves 4 to 6.