Russian Beet Salad With Walnuts And Prunes Food

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND PRUNES

Steps:

• Wrap the beets in foil, and roast in the oven at 350ºF for 1.5 hours. Or you can cook them in a slow cooker, also wrapped in foil, on high for 2 hours.
• Let the beets cool, peel the skin off, cut the root stems off.
• You can either grate the beets or chop them finely.
• Add walnuts, prunes, sour cream, kefir, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Allow to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, or better overnight, for the flavors to develop.

BEET, WALNUT AND PRUNE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the beets into a saucepan and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain and rub off peels. Run under cold water until cool enough to handle, then grate using the largest setting. Place in a serving bowl.
• Stir the walnuts, prunes and garlic into the beets, then mix in the mayonnaise and season to taste with salt.

BEET, WALNUT, AND PRUNE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the beets into a saucepan and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain and rub off peels. Run under cold water until cool enough to handle, then grate using the largest setting. Place in a serving bowl.
• Stir the walnuts, prunes and garlic into the beets, then mix in the mayonnaise and season to taste with salt.

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.

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• PRECOOK BEETS:.
• Wash the beets and trim the ends off before cooking.
• To ROAST: Place trimmed beets in a roasting pan and add a little water for steam. Roast the beets at 425 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes (cover the pan with foil) or until the beets are easily pierced with a knife.
• To BOIL: Cook the beets for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender.
• To MICROWAVE: Cook the beets with a little water for 8 to 15 minutes on HIGH.
• Slip off the skins under running water and grate or dice.
• PREPARE SALAD:.
• Mix grated or diced cooked beets, chopped walnuts (if serving immediately; otherwise, reserve until serving), and crushed garlic.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add mayonnaise and mix well.