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Russian Beet Salad

Russian Style Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Dill is a pretty in pink and so delicious with sweet beets, a creamy dressing and lots of fresh dill!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped peeled raw beets, chopped in 1/2 inch chunks
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (if you use onion salt, limit any extra salt)
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill fronds
  • 4 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Put the beets in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Cook until the beets are just tender, adding more water if necessary. Drain the beets and chill until cold. Note: if you want to cool your beets more quickly, rinse them in cold water first, or even submerge them in an ice bath.
  2. Blend together the mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder and celery seed until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. When the beets are cold, toss them in the dressing, making sure to get them evenly coated. The white dressing will turn a lovely shade of pink.
  3. When ready to serve, toss the salad with the dill and green onions. Top with more pepper, if you like.

Notes

  • For a creamier dressing, increase the sour cream and mayo to 2/3 cup each.
  • Double the recipe to feed a crowd.

Nutrition Information

Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Potassium 424mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 249IU (5%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 224mg 9%
Potassium 424mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 249IU 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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