Creamy Russian Beet Salad Food

CREAMY RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the beets in a large saucepan with plenty of water until they are very soft (45-60 minutes).
• When the beets have cooled enough, pull off the peel (using disposable gloves) and grate the beets.
• Combine the grated beets with mayonnaise, sour cream, nuts, garlic, parsley and salt & pepper to taste.
• Garnish salad with nuts and parsley. Chill for at least 1 hour for flavors to meld together.

CREAMY BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Boil beets with skin on about 1 hour or until easily pierced with a fork. If a beet is older or really big, it may take longer. The smaller, younger beets may cook in 45 minutes. Let cool in cold water (or in the fridge overnight if you want to make the beets ahead). You can make them 2-3 days ahead and refrigerate until ready to use! Anyway, once they are at room temp or cool enough to handle, peel off skin. Most of the time, it should come off easily when you rub the beet with your hands (use kitchen gloves to keep from staining your hands).
• Use a mandolin to julienne your beets or torture yourself and try to cut the matchsticks by hand. Just be prepared for really gnarly looking red finger nails if you don't have a mandolin. Wear kitchen gloves if you are fond of your manicure. Place your sliced beets in a large bowl and top with 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
• Add in 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 3-4 tbsp real mayo to taste. Give it a good stir. You're done!

OLYA'S RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes, carrots, and beets into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil and turn off heat. Allow pot to sit on burner until potato mixture cools, 1 to 2 hours.
• Place onion in a large bowl and cover with vinegar; set aside.
• Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, and beets; add to onion mixture. Mix peas, sunflower seed oil, dill, sea salt, and black pepper into potato mixture and stir well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.

CREAMY BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and slice beets into a mixing bowl.
• Add onion and cucumber.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over vegetables.
• Toss vegetables and dressing lightly to coat.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for flavors to blend or overnight.
• Serve chilled. Enjoy!
• Note: Cook time is for boiling beets.

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• Prep a Russian side in 30 minutes or less!

RUSSIAN BEET AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook beets until tender, about 30 minutes. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook potatoes and carrots until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain vegetables, cool, and remove skins. Dice and place in a large bowl.
• Place the diced pickles in the bowl with beets, potatoes, and carrots. Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with green onions. Chill completely before serving.