Russian Beet Salad Recipes

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD "VINEGRET"

Steps:

• Cook the beets in boiling water or roast the beets until tender. I prefer to roast beets.Â
• In another pot, place the potatoes and carrots. Cover the vegetables with cold water. Cover the pot, bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the carrots and potatoes are both cooked through and you are able to pierce them all the way through with a paring knife. You want to make sure that they are cooked through all the way, but not too much, since they will otherwise fall apart and turn to mush when mixed later on with the rest of the ingredients in the salad.
• Cool the beets, carrots and potatoes until cool enough to handle. I use a paper towel to help remove the skin from the cooked beets (it works like a charand use a butter knife to peel off the skin from the carrots and potatoes.
• Chop the beets, carrots and potatoes finely, so that they are about the same size. Of course, you can chop them larger than I did if you prefer.
• Chop the pickles to be approximately the same size as the beets, carrots and potatoes. Finely mince the shallot or onion, whichever you are using.
• Drain the sauerkraut. If the sauerkraut has really long pieces, you can chop them in half or thirds.
• Mix all the vegetables, including the sauerkraut and pickles in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour in the sunflower oil and the vinegar. Mix to combine. Store in the refrigerator.
• You can make this salad up to 3 days in advance. You can also add fresh herbs right before serving, such as dill, green onions or parsley.
• Yields: 6-8 servings

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.

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

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.

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.

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Drain beets, reserving liquid.
• Slice beets into shoestrings.
• Add enough water to beet juice to make 1 1/2 cups.
• Bring liquid to boil.
• Add jello and stir until jello is dissolved.
• Cool and then add sugar, vinegar, horseradish, and lemon juice.
• Add beets and pour into a 9" x 9" glass dish.
• Refrigerate until salad is set.
• Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise adding enough milk until it is the consistency of icing Spread over top of salad and refrigerate until serving time.

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the beet, carrots, and potatoes in one pot with the skins on. The beet takes about an hour and a half to cook. Potatoes take about half an hour. Carrots take about 15 minutes. Check if vegetables are done by piercing with a knife or fork. A knife should easily go through the beet.
• Peel and cube the vegetables. Mix them in a large bowl. Mince the onion and add to the bowl.
• Cube the pickles one by one and add them to the bowl until the desired amount of pickles is added. 10 oz is an approximate amount.
• Add sauerkraut to the bowl in small amounts until the desired amount of sauerkraut is achieved. Same deal as pickles. Note: Russian sauerkraut has carrots in it and no fennel seeds. If Russian sauerkraut is not available, use regular sauerkraut.
• Add the beans and the oil to the bowl. I prefer to used boiled beans instead of canned, but that adds an extra step.
• Mix and refrigerate for a few hours, overnight preferably. Serve cold.

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and shred beets, place in bowl.
• Peel and crush garlic cloves, add to shredded beets.
• Add pieces of black walnuts (do not substitute other walnuts or nuts).
• Add mayonnaise and honey.
• Stir to mix all ingredients and refrigerate in covered bowl until ready to serve.

RUSSIAN BEET SALAD WITH HERRING

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.

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.