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    Vinegret Beet Salad

    Author: Peter Kolesnichenko · Published: Mar 27, 2020 · Modified: Nov 7, 2021

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    Vinegret is a tasty potato salad made from beets, popular in Russian, Ukraine and all over Eastern Europe. If you've ever been to a Russian/Ukrainian party, holiday celebration or wedding, or New Years Party, you've probably had Vinegret (Винегрет)!

    A classic Vinegret, a Beet and Potato Salad, popular across Eastern Europe. A healthy, hearty and delicious salad with beets, potatoes, carrots, pickled cabbage, dill and pickles. Vegan and gluten free, tastes even better the next day! Vinegret Salad
    vinegret ingredients
    diced vinegret in a mixing bowl

    Vinaigrette vs Vinegret

    Don't confuse this Vinegret with the French version, which is a salad dressing. The vinaigrette which most people think of is a mixture of oil and something acidic like vinegar. The Russian Vinegret is a hearty salad made from root vegetables, served as a side dish, an appetizer or zakuski, or you can eat it on it's own. Sometimes it's called Russian Vinaigrette, which can be confusing!

    Pickled Cabbage or Sauerkraut?

    This is based on my sister-in-law Natasha's Vinegret Recipe. I don't like all different varieties of Vinegrets out there. I've had versions with kidney beans, some add peas, and others add mustard. I've always love her recipe and finally decided to figure out the secret. It was her homemade pickled cabbage.

    Quick Pickled Cabbage has a milder flavor and is crunchier when comparing to store bought sauerkraut. It's really easy to make the night before. Either you use a Mandolin Slicer to finely slice, or carefully chop the cabbage into thin strips. Toss in a brine solution and leave overnight, it's that easy. Check out my recipe for Quick Pickled Cabbage. The brine also adds the right flavor of acidity instead of sauerkraut. She also adds a bit of fresh garlic to the salad. Just a small clove makes such a difference. These are the secrets to her delicious Vinegret, just hits the spot for me.

    dicing pickles in a chopper
    dicing beets in a chopper

    Peeling Vegetables

    There are a lot of popular Russian salads that require boiling vegetables. For some reason, the root vegetables are always boiled without peeling, and then scraped and peeled afterwards. There are a few different thoughts as to why this was the case, but I never do that. It's perfectly ok to peel your vegetables before boiling them. I find it's easier and quicker, and doesn't impact the flavor whatsoever. I'm sorry I'm breaking with tradition, but I hate peeling soft, cooked vegetables!

    Recipe Tips

    • Buy a vegetable chopper! Russian salads often are diced all the same size. Pushing the cooked vegetables through the chopper, does all the hard work for you. It will be the best $25 you ever spent.
    • You can use only dill pickled or only fermented cabbage in this recipe. I like to use both!
    • Prepare the vegetables ahead of time. Boil vegetables ahead of time and keep in the fridge until you are ready to dice and mix the salad.
    • Add 1 cup of cooked peas for more vegetables.
    • Serve this salad cold! Make sure your refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.
    A classic Vinegret, a Beet and Potato Salad, popular across Eastern Europe. A healthy, hearty and delicious salad with beets, potatoes, carrots, pickled cabbage, dill and pickles. Vegan and gluten free, tastes even better the next day! Vinegret Salad

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    A classic beet salad, popular in Russia, Ukraine and beyond. Incredibly healthy from the beets (we all need more beets) and is vegan and gluten free. A salad that eats like a meal, with no lettuce in sight. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

    A classic Vinegret, a Beet and Potato Salad, popular across Eastern Europe. A healthy, hearty and delicious salad with beets, potatoes, carrots, pickled cabbage, dill and pickles. Vegan and gluten free, tastes even better the next day! Vinegret Salad

    Vinegret Beet Salad (Винегрет)

    A classic Vinegret, a Beet and Potato Salad, popular across Eastern Europe. A healthy, hearty and delicious salad with beets, potatoes, carrots, pickled cabbage, dill and pickles. Vegan and gluten free, tastes even better the next day! Vinegret Salad
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Course: Appetizer, Salads, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Eastern European, Russian
    Keyword: beet and potato salad, beet salad, Russian vinegret, Vinegret
    Servings: 8 people
    Author: Peter Kolesnichenko

    Ingredients

    • 3 large beets
    • 4 medium potatoes
    • 2 carrots
    • 4 dill pickles
    • 1 green onion chopped
    • 1 cup pickled cabbage sauerkraut
    • 2 tablespoons brine from the pickled cabbage
    • 1 bunch of dill chopped
    • 1 small clove garlic minced
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Peel all the root vegetables. Place the beets in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the beets are soft when poked with a fork, about 45 minutes to an hour.
    • In a separate pot, place the peeled potatoes and carrots in another pot, cover with water. Bring to a boil until they are tender, about 20 minutes.
    • Place the cooked vegetables in cold ice water and allow to cool before proceeding. Dice the cooked vegetables into small cubes. Much easier if you use a vegetable chopper.
    • Mix all the vegetables together with the green onion, pickled cabbage, dill, garlic, lemon juice and vegetable oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Easily keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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    A classic Russian Vinegret Beet and Potato Salad, popular across Eastern Europe. A healthy, hearty and delicious salad with beets, potatoes, carrots, pickled cabbage, dill and pickles. Vegan and gluten free, tastes even better the next day!
    A classic Russian Vinegret Beet and Potato Salad, popular across Eastern Europe. A healthy, hearty and delicious salad with beets, potatoes, carrots, pickled cabbage, dill and pickles. Vegan and gluten free, tastes even better the next day!
    A classic Russian Vinegret Beet and Potato Salad, popular across Eastern Europe. A healthy, hearty and delicious salad with beets, potatoes, carrots, pickled cabbage, dill and pickles. Vegan and gluten free, tastes even better the next day!

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