Russian Beet Salad  
         Vinegret demonstrated by 
       Alex Krutov of  St. Petersburg, Russia

AMOUNT: 6 Servings
Assemble Ingredients and Equipment



STEP #1 PRESSURE COOK BEETS AT 15 LBS. PRESSURE FOR 25-30 MINUTES OR BOIL GENTLY, COVERED WITH WATER, UNTIL TENDER FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR AS NEEDED; STEAM CARROTS AND POTATOES UNTIL TENDER ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES.
1 Lbs. Beets (about 3-4 medium)
3 Medium Potatoes, Peeled, Coarsely Diced
3 Carrots, Coarsely Diced




#2 COOL BEETS UNTIL EASY TO HANDLE, PEEL AND COARSELY DICE ABOUT THE SAME SIZE AND CARROTS AND POTATOES.



STEP #3  PLACED COOKED VEGETABLES IN SALAD BOWL AND COMBINE WITH:
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
2 Dill Pickles, Diced
3 Green Onions, Finely Chopped
Salt, To Taste

 

STEP #4 FOR DRESSING BLEND TOGETHER WITH WIRE WHISK OR BY SHAKING IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED JAR:

1/3 Cup Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon Crystallilne Fructose or 1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
 

 

STEP #5 POUR DRESSING OVER SALAD AND COMBINE EVENLY: CHILL. ADJUST TASTE WITH SALT AND PEPPER. GARNISH WITH SPRINGS OF DILL OR PARSLEY, OR ON A BED OF LETTUCE WITH AN ORANGE WEDGE.

Chill

 
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