BEET AND APPLE SALAD

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Sweet and creamy cooked dressing on a beautiful old fashioned salad. From a 1960 cookbook "Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking". I usually peel the apples and omit the nuts.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Apple

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups apples, diced
2 cups beets, cooked and diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup sugar
1 extra large egg
1/2 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine egg with sugar and beat well.
  • Stir in flour and mustard.
  • Add mixture to heated water and vinegar in a small heavy saucepan.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until thick, 2-3 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the 4 salad ingredients.
  • Pour the cooled dressing over and mix well.
  • Garnish with parsley and chopped nuts, as desired.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 167.3, Sodium 118.5, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 26.3, Protein 6.9

djmario mario
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Overall, I thought this salad was just average.


Senbetu Yeshirega
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I had a hard time finding fresh beets at my local grocery store.


Obidele Ayobami
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This salad was just okay. I found the dressing to be a bit too sweet.


Fa Da
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Elizabeth Hare
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The instructions for this recipe were very clear and easy to follow.


Akhtar Ghani
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I've never been a big fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind.


Md Tarek Aziz
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Md Mufazzal
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit with everyone.


Jonah Gregory
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.


Suman the creator
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Taspi Aktar
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I wasn't sure if I would like the combination of apples and beets, but I was pleasantly surprised.


Hafizah Tu
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The dressing for this salad is light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


Opara Jane claret
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I love the pop of color that the beets add to this salad.


Daniel Tingstveit
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.


Florence McMurren
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Birgem Borg
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet apples, earthy beets, and crunchy walnuts was perfect.


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