Vinegret
Brighten up your table with Vinegret, a vibrant Russian beet salad that's as nourishing as it is flavorful. This classic dish combines tender boiled beets, carrots, and potatoes with the tangy crunch of pickles and sauerkraut, balanced by the sweetness of canned peas and the zest of finely chopped onion. Tossed in a simple vinaigrette of sunflower oil, mustard, and vinegar, the salad delivers a perfect harmony of earthy, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in just over an hour (including cooling and marinating time), Vinegret is a stunning make-ahead dish, ideal as a festive side or a light, wholesome main course. Packed with colorful vegetables and bold textures, this vegan-friendly recipe is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium beets
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium potatoes
- 3 medium pickles
- 1 cup canned peas
- 1 cup sauerkraut
- 1 small onion
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the beets, carrots, and potatoes under cold water. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Boil the vegetables until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 30-40 minutes. Beets may take longer, so check them separately.
Once cooked, drain the water and allow the vegetables to cool to room temperature. This can be sped up by placing them in an ice water bath.
While the vegetables are cooling, dice the pickles and finely chop the onion.
Once cooled, peel the beets, carrots, and potatoes. Dice them into small, uniform cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced beets, carrots, potatoes, pickles, canned peas (drained), sauerkraut, and chopped onion.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the sunflower oil, mustard, vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the mixed salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is coated well.
Refrigerate the vinegret for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a side dish or enjoy as a light, refreshing main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 5970 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 4129 mg | 88% | |
*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.
