Russian Creamy Beet Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Introduce the Russian creamy beet salad.
  2. 2Show the pre-boiled beets and potatoes, explaining that fresh beets provide a more vibrant color.
  3. 3Explain the preference for an equal ratio of beets and potatoes.
  4. 4Show the pickles and small onion, stating these are the only other ingredients besides mayonnaise and dill.
  5. 5Introduce the chopping gadget and explain the preference for thicker cubes for a chunkier salad.
  6. 6Slice the potatoes into half-inch thick disks and put them into the chopper.
  7. 7Dump the chopped potatoes into a mixing bowl.
  8. 8Slice the beets into disks, cut them in half, and put them into the chopper, noting to wear gloves to avoid purple hands.
  9. 9Add the chopped beets to the mixing bowl with the potatoes.
  10. 10Cut the pickles in half and put them into the chopper.
  11. 11Add the chopped pickles to the mixing bowl.
  12. 12Cut the onion into thinner disks and chop them.
  13. 13Add the chopped onion to the mixing bowl.
  14. 14Add about two tablespoons of dill to the mixture.
  15. 15Press at least four large cloves of garlic into the bowl.
  16. 16Sprinkle in some salt and add two large dollops of mayonnaise.
  17. 17Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
  18. 18Perform a taste test and confirm the deliciousness, highlighting the creamy and crunchy texture.

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh beets
  • 4 small potatoes
  • 6 Kosher dill pickles
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • salt
  • mayonnaise

Equipment

choppermixing bowlknifegarlic press

Tips

  • Using fresh beets provides a more vibrant color to the salad.
  • The thicker side of the chopper blades is preferred for a chunkier salad.
  • Wear gloves when handling beets to avoid staining hands purple.
  • Garlic is an essential ingredient in this salad, so add at least four large cloves.
  • If you are Slavic, you already know the importance of mayonnaise in this salad; otherwise, close your eyes to the amount used.
  • The salad is creamy and crunchy, a 10 out of 10!