Garlic Lovers Russian Beetroot Salad
If you're a garlic enthusiast, the Garlic Lovers Russian Beetroot Salad is about to become your new favorite side dish! This vibrant and earthy salad combines roasted beets with the bold zing of fresh garlic and the creamy richness of mayonnaise, creating a delightfully balanced flavor profile. Garnished with fresh parsley and seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper, it’s a stunning, aromatic addition to your table. Ready in under an hour, including roasting time, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a chilled appetizer or a refreshing accompaniment to hearty mains. Packed with nutrient-rich beets and bursting with garlicky goodness, this recipe is sure to impress both your taste buds and guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized beets
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the beets thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Trim the stems and roots, but do not peel the skin yet.
Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Once the beets are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, rub off the skins using your hands or a paper towel, then dice the beets into small, bite-sized cubes.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. (For an extra kick, you can mash the garlic into a paste using a pinch of salt and the flat side of a knife.)
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced beets, minced garlic, and mayonnaise. Stir well to coat the beets evenly.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix gently but thoroughly.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1956 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1275 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
