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Beet Salad (Vinegret or Vinaigrette)

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Beet Salad (Vinegret or Vinaigrette) is a traditional Eastern European vegetable salad made with tender beets, potatoes, carrots, pickles, and peas tossed in a light oil and vinegar dressing. This classic beet vinaigrette salad is colorful, nutritious, naturally vegan, and perfect as a refreshing side dish, holiday salad, or light meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets

  • 2 medium potatoes

  • 2 medium carrots

  • 3–4 dill pickles

  • ½ small red onion

  • ½ cup green peas (canned or cooked)

  • ½ cup sauerkraut (optional)

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or pickle juice

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Wash the beets, potatoes, and carrots thoroughly.

  • Place the vegetables in a pot and boil until tender. Potatoes and carrots usually take 15–20 minutes, while beets may take 40–50 minutes.

  • Once cooked, allow the vegetables to cool completely.

  • Peel the beets, potatoes, and carrots.

  • Dice the beets, potatoes, carrots, pickles, and onion into small even cubes.

  • Transfer all chopped vegetables to a large mixing bowl.

  • Add the green peas and sauerkraut if using.

  • Drizzle vegetable oil and apple cider vinegar (or pickle juice) over the salad.

  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  • Gently toss everything until evenly combined and coated with the dressing.

  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can develop.

  • Garnish with fresh dill if desired and serve chilled.

Notes

Toss the diced beets with oil first before mixing with the other vegetables to reduce staining.Roasting the vegetables instead of boiling can add a deeper flavor.This salad tastes even better after several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.Neutral oils such as sunflower oil or light olive oil work best.Add beans, apples, or extra herbs to create different flavor variations.

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