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Easy Russian Beet Salad Recipe


  • Author: Jam Scott
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Description

A vibrant and tangy chilled salad made with cooked beets, potatoes, pickles, and fresh dill, tossed in sunflower or olive oil. Naturally vegan and perfect for potlucks, holiday spreads, or a refreshing light meal.


Ingredients

3 medium beets, cooked and diced

2 medium potatoes, cooked and diced

2 carrots, cooked and diced

3 small pickles, diced

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cucumber, diced (optional)

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or olive oil)

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Boil beets, potatoes, and carrots separately until tender. Cool and peel.
  2. Dice all vegetables into small, uniform cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix beets, potatoes, carrots, pickles, cucumber (if using), and onion.
  4. Add chopped dill, sunflower oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir gently until evenly combined and vibrant.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes (including boiling veggies)
  • Category: Appetizers