Beet and Potato Salad

Name: Beet and Potato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 cups red beets, cubed; 3 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1/2 cup green peas, thawed; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lime juice, fresh; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

A vibrant pink Brazilian style potato salad with tender beets, carrots, peas, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing.

45 minEasyServes 6210 cal/serving

BrazilianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups red beets, cubed
3 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup green peas, thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lime juice, fresh
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Boil 2 cups cubed red beets in a pot for 20 minutes until tender, then drain and cool.
2

Boil 3 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and 1 cup diced carrots in a separate pot for 12 minutes until tender, then drain and cool.
3

Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/2 tsp salt together in a large serving bowl.
4

Fold 2 cups red beets, 3 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 cup carrots, and 1/2 cup thawed green peas into the dressing until evenly coated.
5

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and chill for 1 hour before serving.

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Questions

How long does Beet and Potato Salad take?

As written, 45 minutes: 20 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

How do I know when Beet and Potato Salad is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until evenly coated.

Is Beet and Potato Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Does Beet and Potato Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Beet and Potato Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Beet and Potato Salad within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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