Russian Beet Salad with Herring

Description This salad is commonly known in Russia as a ‘Herring under the Winter Coat Salad.’ It is a must for every Russian holiday, however, you have to have a taste for herring and beets. Every Russian craves this salad, but my American hubby doesn’t care for it. I use a clear bowl for this … Read more

Russian Beet and Potato Salad

Description A Russian potato salad with the difference of adding beets and carrots! Use balsamic vinegar instead of champagne vinegar for a different version. Ingredients 2 beets 4 small potatoes 2 small carrots 3 small dill pickles, diced ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar salt to taste 3 green onions, chopped Instructions Bring … Read more

Russian Chicken and Beet Salad

Description The Russian name for this classic Russian salad is garnet bracelet, named after a famous Russian short story by the same name since the pomegranate seeds resemble garnets. Layers of beets, potato, egg, walnuts, and chicken make this a fantastically different option for lunch or a buffet. Ingredients 2 potatoes 2 beets 2 carrots … Read more

Olya’s Russian Beet Salad

Description A beautiful garnet color with root vegetables from late summer. Serve with sour cream, if desired. Ingredients 4 potatoes, or more to taste 4 carrots, or more to taste 3 beets, or more to taste ½ cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ cup frozen peas 1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil … Read more

Russian Beet Salad with Sour Cream

Description This classic beet salad from Russia is made with grated cooked beets, sour cream, walnuts, cheese, and prunes. Ingredients 3 beets ¼ cup sour cream 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup grated Havarti cheese ½ cup finely chopped walnuts 5 tablespoons pitted prunes, cubed salt to taste Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 … Read more

Ukrainian Salat Vinaigrette (Beet Salad)

Description A delicious Ukrainian beet salad! Great with meat and poultry dishes (especially Chicken Kyiv) with a side of mashed potatoes! The preparation takes some time, but I really like the salad! It is one of the few salads popular in Ukraine that doesn’t contain mayonnaise! Enjoy! Ingredients 1 pound beets 1 pound carrots 1 … Read more