FINNISH BEET SALAD
This salad is made in Finland in two ways: either with herring (rosolli) or without (punajuurisalaatti). It's my favorite beet salad, and although I've never made it including the herring I'm sure it would be tasty that way, too! Based on a recipe from "The Finnish Cookbook" by Beatrice A. Ojakangas. First prepared in our household by my husband Mike. :)
Provided by Julesong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the potatoes, apples, carrots, onion, pickles, white pepper, and herring (if you're using it).
- Mix together the sour cream with the lemon juice, beet juice, salt, and sugar until well blended to make the sour cream dressing.
- Traditionally (and this is how you would want to make it for a dinner party), just before serving you would carefully add the beets- because if the beets are added too long before serving, the salad will turn a deep pink, whereas some people prefer it tinted only mildly pink; then you would turn into a salad bowl lined with crisp lettuce and serve chilled with the sour cream dressing mixture on the side.
- However, I make the salad for picnics and potlucks and so I mix it all together - not worrying about any steps in preparation - just stir it all together at once, put it in the serving container, put crumbled bacon over the top, and let it chill for at least an hour before I let anybody at it; it comes out nicely bright pink, which I find attractive and kids like.
- For Vegetarian option omit the fish and the bacon.
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Alaboobz Junior
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was really good and helped to balance out the flavor of the beets.
Dylan Bishop
[email protected]This salad is a great way to add some color to your plate. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
Hasnan Bawa
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the night before and then it's ready to go for lunch the next day.
Sam De “.kqzuhaa” Alemida
[email protected]This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
subash suyal
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Clarissa Ribera
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
Md Mahbub
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing really helped to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.
FrankPlayZ!
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Simanto Sarker
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.
ahmadarshad Durani
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It's now my go-to beet salad recipe. The instructions were easy to follow and the salad turned out perfect.
Mohid Khan
[email protected]This salad was just okay. The beets were a bit too earthy for my taste and the dressing was a bit too sour. I think I'll try a different Finnish beet salad recipe next time.
miss sizuka
[email protected]Easy to make and so delicious! I've already made it twice and my family loves it. The salad is a great way to use up leftover beets.
Jonkok Jeone
[email protected]This Finnish beet salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet beets, tangy vinegar, and creamy yogurt was perfectly balanced. I especially appreciated the addition of dill, which gave the salad a lovely fresh flavor.