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Red Beet Salad with Garlic

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

    Stir until fully combined, then chill before serving.

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Questions

How long does Red Beet Salad with Garlic take?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (45 minutes): "Boil whole 2 lbs red beets in a pot of water for 45 minutes until tender."

Is Red Beet Salad with Garlic vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Does Red Beet Salad with Garlic contain eggs?

Yes: 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Red Beet Salad with Garlic?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 160 calories, with 2 g protein and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Red Beet Salad with Garlic keep?

The base of Red Beet Salad with Garlic is beets, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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