ROSOLLI - FINNISH BEETROOT SALAD

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A colourful, traditional Christmas salad. This recipe comes from the Häme area and is all vegetarian - some versions of this salad also include herring! You can use pickled beetroot instead of boiled if you prefer.

Provided by stormylee

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 beetroots
3 carrots
3 potatoes
1 onion
2 tart apples
1 gherkin
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
200 ml heavy cream
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons beet juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white pepper

Steps:

  • Boil beetroots, carrots and potatoes in separate pots, in their skins, until just cooked. Let cool, peel and chop.
  • Chop gherkin and peeled apples.
  • Mince onion.
  • Layer ingredients in a bowl, starting and finishing with beetroot. Sprinkle a little bit of salt and white pepper on each layer.
  • Mix ingredients when the salad is on the table, ready to serve.
  • To make dressing: whip cream until thickened (it should be not be stiff!) and mix in the rest of the ingredients. Serve on the side.

Raju Chaudhary
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This salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy beets.


Jafer Nesrden
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It actually tastes better the next day.


Gsh Hsh
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


namazzi lydia
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants.


Crystal Miller
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I've never had Finnish beetroot salad before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Kamogelo Hakim
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Muzamal Gill
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I love the addition of the pickled gherkins and onions. They add a nice crunch and brightness to the salad.


Yetunde Funmilayo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I always have a few beets left over after making borscht, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Tosin Esther
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Rizee Khan
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of sweet beets, tangy vinegar, and creamy yogurt. It's the perfect salad to serve on a hot summer day.


Henry Gomez
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together. It's a great salad to make ahead of time, too. The fl


Abling Samer
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This is the best Finnish beetroot salad recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are so incredibly balanced and delicious. I was worried it would be too sweet, but it's actually the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I also love the addition of the pickl