Beet And Cabbage Salads Recipes

RUSSIAN CABBAGE AND BEET SALAD

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.

CABBAGE AND BEET SLAW

Steps:

• Toss 1/2 thinly sliced small red onion with 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; set aside 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each grainy mustard and honey. Grate 2 carrots and 1 beet on the large holes of a box grater; add to the dressing along with 1/2 thinly sliced small red cabbage and 1/2 cup parsley; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 20 minutes.

BEET AND CABBAGE SALADS

Steps:

• For beet salad:
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then mix in beets. Season with salt and pepper.
• For cabbage salad:
• Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in another large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in cabbage and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Let salads stand 30 minutes and up to 2 hours at room temperature, tossing occasionally.

BEET AND RED CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Place lentils in a small pot and cover with 2 inches of water; season with about 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook, over medium heat, until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Drain lentils, run under cold water, and drain again; set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet, over medium heat, until crispy; drain on paper towels.
• In a small bowl, whisk together oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together beets, parsley, lentils and 1/3 of the dressing; add cabbage, lettuce, and the remaining dressing.
• Toss, season with salt and pepper, and top with bacon and bleu cheese.

BEET AND CABBAGE BORSCHT

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put beans in a large pot and add cold water to cover generously. Bring to a boil, cover, turn off heat, and let sit 1 hour.
• Drain and return beans to pot. Cover again with cold water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to keep a simmer, and cook until beans are tender to the bite, about 20 minutes. Drain beans and set aside.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F. Wrap beets in a large sheet of aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Let beets sit until cool enough to handle.
• Peel beets (their skins should slip off easily after being roasted) and grate them on the large-hole side of a box grater. NOTE: Your fingers may get a little red, so wear gloves if you want to avoid stained hands. Set aside.
• In a large pot over medium-high heat add oil, onions, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add cabbage, stir to combine, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage wilts, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add caraway seeds and grated beets. Stir to combine.
• Add broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer, add beans, and cook until vegetables are tender and flavors blend, 15 to 20 minutes. Add salt and lemon juice, if using, to taste. Serve hot, with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkle of dill, if you like.

BEET AND CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Grate the beets on the large holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Add the cabbage and set aside.
• Heat the caraway seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, swirling, until toasted and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the oil, vinegar and sugar and stir until the sugar melts. Pour over the beet mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the chives over top.