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Russian Beet Salad

This Russian Beet Salad brings warmth and nostalgia, featuring a delightful medley of beets, potatoes, and pickles. It’s a vibrant, wholesome dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium beets, boiled and grated
  • 2 medium potatoes, boiled and diced
  • 1 large carrot, boiled and diced
  • 34 dill pickles, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 23 tablespoons sunflower oil or light olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup green peas, 1 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions

  • Boil beets, potatoes, and carrot until tender; cool.
  • Peel and dice potatoes and carrot; grate beets.
  • Chop pickles and onion.
  • Combine base ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Fold in beets and dill gently.
  • Dress salad with oil and season with salt, pepper, and vinegar.
  • Mix gently and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For vibrant color, use fresh beets without blemishes.
For a sweeter taste, add more pickles or diced apples.
Allow the salad to sit longer in the fridge for enhanced flavors.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg