Best 8 Cant Beet This Potato Salad Recipes

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In the realm of side dishes, "Cant Beet This Potato Salad" stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and colors. This vibrant salad is not just a mere accompaniment; it's a culinary masterpiece that elevates any meal to new heights. With its tender potatoes, sweet and earthy beets, crisp celery, tangy onions, and a delectable dressing that strikes a perfect balance between tanginess and creaminess, this dish is a feast for the senses. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, a summer barbecue, or a potluck, "Cant Beet This Potato Salad" will undoubtedly steal the show, leaving your taste buds dancing with joy and yearning for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

POTATO AND BEET SALAD



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Every Easter my Mom would make this potato salad. This is not exactly hers but my version. Don't wait for Easter make it for your next picnic! Do use new potatoes if you like them firm but I myself like my potatoes soft so I find myself using russets, and if you don't want a precise cut salad with firm potatoes use russet. I find myself rough cutting the russets potatoes because they do fall apart and add to the creaminess of the dressing. FYI-You can toss the cubed, cooked, still warm, potatoes with the vinegar or beet juice and let set till cool even up to over night. Then add remaining ingredients.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup white vinegar (or use the juice from the pickled beets for more vibrant color)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh horseradish
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise (adding more after tossing with salad ingredients for more creaminess if desired)
5 lbs new potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed
1 (15 ounce) jar pickled beets, drained and diced
1 red onion, diced fine
1 small green pepper, diced fine
1 stalk celery, diced fine
6 eggs, boiled and diced
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
paprika (smoked is really good)

Steps:

  • Mix all salad dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss remaining ingredients into the large bowl with dressing, toss to coat.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour overnight is best.
  • Top with sliced egg and sprinkle paprika.

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT POTATO SALAD!



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Provided by Cooking Channel

Time 3h35m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large head cauliflower, chopped
1 1/2 cups fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
3 tablespoons creamy Dijon mustard (recommended: Best Foods/Hellmann's Dijonnaise)
1/2 envelope dry ranch dressing/dip mix
2 tablespoons fat-free non-dairy liquid creamer
Salt
1 cup diced red onion
2 celery stalks, diced
6 hard-boiled egg whites, chilled and chopped
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more, for serving, optional
Paprika, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl, and pour 1/3 cup water over it. Cover and microwave until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Once the bowl is cool enough to handle, drain any excess water, if needed.
  • Put 2 cups cauliflower in a blender or food processor and set the rest aside. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, ranch dressing or dip mix, non-dairy creamer, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Puree or pulse until blended. Don't worry if the puree isn't completely smooth. Set aside.
  • To the bowl with the remaining chopped cauliflower, add the onion, celery, egg whites, chives, dill, 2 tablespoons parsley, and rice vinegar. Add the pureed mixture and lightly stir to coat.
  • Chill for several hours before serving. Garnish with paprika and additional parsley, if using. Mmmmm!

BEET AND POTATO SALAD



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This is a better version of a ubiquitous salad found in takeout shops all over France. Salade Russe, as it is called, is a mayonnaise-dressed mixture of potatoes, diced carrots, peas and other vegetables, but usually not beets. Yogurt vinaigrette stands in for mayonnaise here.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound potatoes
2 large beets, roasted
1 celery rib, diced
1/2 small red onion, minced, soaked in water for 5 minutes, then drained, rinsed and drained on paper towels (optional)
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters and steam over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. When they are cool enough to handle, cut in small dice.
  • Peel the beets and cut in small dice. In a large bowl, combine with the potatoes, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs and chives.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and salt. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the vegetables. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Serve right away or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 321 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WARM CAN'T BEET THAT SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds small or baby beets
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 rounded teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
A handful fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the beets in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the beets, peel, and halve or quarter.
  • Place the sugar in a skillet and add a little water so that it looks like wet sand. Bring to a boil, and then simmer to evaporate the water out. When the sugar begins to color, remove it from the heat so that the sugar will not spatter and gently whisk in the vinegar. Return to the heat and thicken to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the stove and stir in the horseradish. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the beets with the sauce and the parsley and serve.

RUSSIAN BEET AND POTATO SALAD



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A Russian potato salad with the difference of adding beets and carrots! Use balsamic vinegar instead of champagne vinegar for a different version.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 beets
4 small potatoes
2 small carrots
3 small dill pickles, diced
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
salt to taste
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook beets until tender, about 30 minutes. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook potatoes and carrots until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain vegetables, cool, and remove skins. Dice and place in a large bowl.
  • Place the diced pickles in the bowl with beets, potatoes, and carrots. Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with green onions. Chill completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

RUSSIAN BEET AND POTATO SALAD



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A Russian potato salad with the difference of adding beets and carrots! Use balsamic vinegar instead of champagne vinegar for a different version.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Vegetable Salads

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 beets
4 small potatoes
2 small carrots
3 small dill pickles, diced
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
salt to taste
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add beets and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain vegetables, cool, and remove skins. Dice and place in a large bowl.
  • Place diced pickles in the bowl with beets, potatoes, and carrots. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and sprinkle with green onions. Chill completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ROASTED BEET AND SWEET POTATO SALAD



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After making this lovely salad, you won't want to relegate nutritious beets and sweet potatoes to the side of the plate. The contrast of tender and crunchy vegetables is fantastic. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium fresh beets
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons water
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Remove foil; allow beets to cool., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet potato and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., Peel beets and cut into small wedges. On four salad plates, arrange the lettuce, fennel, beets and sweet potato. Sprinkle with nuts. Whisk the vinegar, water, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEET, POTATO, AND WALNUT SALAD



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Tender oven-roasted beets and potatoes tossed with toasted walnuts make an ideal picnic side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds medium golden beets, scrubbed
1 1/2 pounds fingerling or new potatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in top and middle. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet. Cook beets on sheet on middle rack, 30 minutes.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes, cut side down, on sheet. After beets have cooked 30 minutes, place potatoes on top rack. Cook 15 minutes. Flip potatoes and sprinkle with walnuts (if using). Cook until walnuts are toasted, potatoes are golden, and beets are tender when pierced with a knife, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove beets from foil and let cool. Transfer potatoes and walnuts to a large bowl. Rub beets with a paper towel to remove skin and cut each into 4 to 6 wedges, depending on size. Toss beets with potatoes, walnuts, and chives and season to taste with vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes, hold their shape well in potato salad, while starchy potatoes, such as Russet potatoes, tend to fall apart.
  • Cook the potatoes properly: Boiling the potatoes in salted water is the most common method, but you can also roast or microwave them. Just be sure to cook them until they are tender but not mushy.
  • Cool the potatoes completely: This will help prevent the potato salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: In addition to potatoes, potato salad can include a variety of other ingredients, such as hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, carrots, pickles, and bacon. Feel free to get creative and use your favorite ingredients.
  • Dress the potato salad properly: The dressing is what really brings potato salad to life. Mayonnaise is the most common base for potato salad dressing, but you can also use sour cream, yogurt, or a vinaigrette. Be sure to season the dressing to taste.
  • Serve the potato salad chilled: Potato salad is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Potato salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a potato salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a side dish for your next barbecue or picnic, give potato salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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