**Russian Salad with Beets: A Colorful and Flavorful Dish**
Russian salad, also known as Olivier salad, is a popular dish in Russia and many other countries. It is a colorful and flavorful salad made with boiled vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and beets, as well as hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and deli meats. The salad is typically dressed with mayonnaise and served chilled.
This article includes three different recipes for Russian salad with beets:
* **Classic Russian Salad:** This is the traditional recipe for Russian salad, made with boiled potatoes, carrots, beets, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, deli meats, and mayonnaise.
* **Light Russian Salad:** This recipe is a lighter version of the classic Russian salad, made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
* **Vegan Russian Salad:** This recipe is a vegan version of the classic Russian salad, made with tofu instead of deli meats.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and festive salad.
CREAMY RUSSIAN BEET SALAD
This Russian Beet Salad is made from grated cooked beets, combined with mayo and sour cream for creaminess. Garlic and chopped nuts complete the flavor and texture profile.
Provided by Regina | Leelalicious
Categories Salad
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
RUSSIAN BEET SALAD WITH HERRING
This salad is commonly known in Russia as a 'Herring under the Winter Coat Salad.' It is a must for every Russian holiday, however, you have to have a taste for herring and beets. Every Russian craves this salad, but my American hubby doesn't care for it. I use a clear bowl for this salad so that you could see all ingredients in it.
Provided by Evgeniya
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the potatoes, carrots, and beets in the boiling water until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for the potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for the carrots, and 40 minutes for the beets. Allow each to cool to the touch before further handling. Remove and discard the skins from the potatoes and beets. Shred the potatoes, carrots, and beets, keeping them separate.
- Arrange about half the onion and half the herring fillets in a layer in the bottom of a bowl. Cover the layer with about half of the grated potatoes, then a layer of about half the carrot, and finally about half the beet. Spread about 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers in the same order to finish building the salad. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
RUSSIAN CABBAGE AND BEET SALAD
This salad is irresistible - colorful and delicious! You must keep it under a press overnight (or for 24 hours) and then in the fridge for best results. It tastes much better if you keep it in the fridge for a couple of days before eating.
Provided by LenaM
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cabbage, carrots, beet, and garlic in a large glass bowl.
- Stir together water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in vinegar and oil and heat for 30 seconds, but do not boil anymore.
- Pour hot brine over vegetables and stir to combine. Place a plate on top of the vegetables and weigh down with a bowl of water or a full can of beans. Press at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
- Transfer salad into 8 pint-size jars, seal, and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
RUSSIAN BEET AND POTATO SALAD
A Russian potato salad with the difference of adding beets and carrots! Use balsamic vinegar instead of champagne vinegar for a different version.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
RUSSIAN BEET SALAD
Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. From RusslandJournal.de. A food processor will save time. I have added 3 ways to precook the beets, depending on your preference. I recommend wearing plastic gloves when handling the beets, as they will stain otherwise.
Provided by KateL
Categories Fruit
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
RUSSIAN BEET SALAD
A Russian beet salad with a difference! I have used canned beets to make this salad, (see step #12) but, fresh beets are best!
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim beets of stems and greens, place prepared beets into a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer until tender, approximately 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, garlic, honey and salt in a bowl, set aside.
- Prepare the rest of the vegetables and eggs, set aside.
- Rinse cooked beets under cold running water as you remove the skins, they will retain a lot of heat!
- Chop beets into 1/2 inch chunks and while they are still hot, add the vinegar mixture.
- Stir until well combined with the dressing.
- Allow to marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Set aside a few pieces of the vegetables, egg and dill to use as a garnish, add the remaining ingredients to the beets along with the amount of sour cream or yogurt you desire.
- Note: I use only enough sour cream to combine the salad, approximately 1 cup +.
- Stir well, chill until very cold.
- Top with garnish, serve.
- To substitute canned beets - pour two 14oz. cans of small beets including the liquid into a saucepan, heat until boiling hot, drain well and continue with step #5.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 131.1, Sodium 418.1, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11, Protein 7
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Choose fresh, crisp vegetables and fruits, and avoid using canned or frozen ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture, so be careful not to overcook them. Cook them until they are just tender, but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Use a good mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is a key ingredient in Russian salad, so it's important to use a good quality mayonnaise. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with fresh eggs and oil, and avoid using low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
- Season the salad to taste: Russian salad is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. However, you can adjust the seasonings to your own taste. If you like a more tangy salad, you can add more lemon juice. If you like a more savory salad, you can add more salt and pepper.
Conclusion:
Russian salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it is also a healthy and nutritious meal. With its vibrant colors and flavors, Russian salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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