Red Beet Salad with Garlic

Name: Red Beet Salad with Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs red beets, grated; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

A traditional chilled salad featuring tender grated beets tossed with pungent garlic and smooth mayonnaise.

60 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

RussianSaladStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs red beets, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Boil whole 2 lbs red beets in a pot of water for 45 minutes until tender.
2

Drain, cool, peel, and grate the red beets into a mixing bowl.
3

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper to the bowl.
4

Stir until fully combined, then chill before serving.

Questions

How long does Red Beet Salad with Garlic keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Red Beet Salad with Garlic?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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