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Rosolli (Finnish Beet Salad)

Rosolli is a Finnish vegetable salad that's traditionally served at Christmas. It's made with beetroot, potatoes, carrots, apple, onion and pickles with a tangy and sweet dressing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (300g) diced cooked beets (pickled or boiled)
  • 1 cup (150g) diced potatoes
  • 1 cup (150g) diced carrots
  • 1 red onion peeled and diced
  • 1 apple peeled and diced
  • ½ cup (75g) diced pickles/gherkins/cornichons
  • ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
For the rosolli dressing:
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream - more traditional but fattier
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar note: if using pickled beets, you can reduce this to ½ teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • ½ teaspoon of beetroot juice if you have it from the jar/can (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add the potatoes and carrots to a pan of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain, run under water to cool, drain again and set aside to cool completely.
  2. Meanwhile, make the rosolli dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  3. When the potatoes and carrots are cold, add them to a large bowl with the beetroot, onions, apple and pickles, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
  4. If serving right away, mix the dressing into the vegetables. Otherwise refrigerate both the veggies and dressing and mix before serving or serve the dressing on the side.

Notes

  • If you’re using pickled beets, reduce the amount of apple cider vinegar to ½ teaspoon.
  • Make sure everything is chopped the same size so that all flavors are evenly distributed in each bite. 
  • Traditionally dressing is mixed into the salad but it can be served on the side. 
  • If you use a yellow or brown onion, the flavor may be a bit stronger. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 378mg (16%) Potassium 387mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 3642IU (73%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 378mg 16%
Potassium 387mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 3642IU 73%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.