Beet, Walnut and Prune Salad

23 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 40 min

“This beet salad works great as a side dish. It's garlicky, creamy, sweet, a little crunchy, and a little salty. Enjoy this authentic Russian recipe that everyone in my family always makes.” - by Irene

Ingredients

5 medium beets, scrubbed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
20 pitted prunes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 3 cups

Directions

Place the beets into a saucepan and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain and rub off peels. Run under cold water until cool enough to handle, then grate using the largest setting. Place in a serving bowl.
Stir the walnuts, prunes and garlic into the beets, then mix in the mayonnaise and season to taste with salt.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
296 cal
15%

Fat
21.3 g
33%

Carbs
26.5 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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posh

Feb. 7, 2008

"I'm Russian myself and we've been making this salad as long as I can remember! Never used prunes though, just boiled beets, walnuts, garlic and mayo. Make sure you chop walnuts coarsely for the best t..." See moreaste! And one more thing : I think you don't need extra salt with all this mayo in the salad."

Maureenoz

Jun. 18, 2008

"If you love beets you'll love this little salad. I made it the first time just to get rid of some fresh beets that I had and didn't want to lose. Now I buy beets just to make this salad...." See more"

PSWEST

Apr. 4, 2008

"Made this yesterday. Wonderful. Authentic Russian salad does not use prunes so omitted them. However, try adding pomegrante seeds to salad. Superb!!!..." See more"

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