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Swedish Beetroot Salad Recipe

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Swedish Beetroot Salad is a vibrant, creamy side dish combining pickled beets, crisp apple, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise and crème fraîche. Enhanced with onions, walnuts, and a hint of mustard, this salad delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors, ideal for holiday tables or everyday meals.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 500 g Pickled beets (17.6 oz)
  • ½ Red apple
  • 1 Small red onion
  • 40 g Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 150 g Mayonnaise (5.3 oz)
  • 100 g Crème fraîche or Sour cream (3.5 oz)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Mustard powder or Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Pickled beet juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple: Core and peel half of a red apple, then dice it into small pieces.
  2. Drain the beets: Drain the liquid from the pickled beets but reserve about a tablespoon of the juice for optional use later.
  3. Dice the beets: Cut the pickled beets into small dice pieces to match the apple.
  4. Chop the onion: Finely chop a small red onion for a mild pungency and crunch.
  5. Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and crème fraîche or sour cream. Add sugar, salt, black pepper, and mustard powder or Dijon mustard. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
  6. Combine ingredients: Add diced beets, apple, and chopped onion into the dressing bowl. Stir gently to coat all pieces well.
  7. Add walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts for texture and nutty flavor. If you prefer more vivid color, stir in one tablespoon of the reserved pickled beet juice.

Notes

  • Use fresh walnuts for the best flavor; toast lightly if preferred to enhance nuttiness.
  • Pickled beet juice is optional but adds vibrant color and a tangy depth.
  • Adjust sugar level to taste depending on the sweetness of the apple and beets.
  • This salad tastes best when chilled for at least an hour to let flavors meld.
  • Perfect as a side for traditional Swedish meals, especially during holidays.

Keywords: Swedish beetroot salad, pickled beet salad, creamy beet salad, salad with walnuts, Nordic side dish, no-cook salad

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