Simple Beet Salad Ensalada Russa Recipes

SIMPLE BEET SALAD (ENSALADA RUSSA)

Steps:

• Boil the beets with their skins on so they do not lose their color.
• When they are soft enough to easily pierce with a fork, let them cool in a tub of cold water until they are cold enough to peel. The skin will come off easily if you rub it gently with your fingers.
• Dice the beets into small squares.
• Add diced onion, cilantro, and sweet pepper.
• Add mayonnaise and gently mix thoroughly.
• Don't forget to add lots of salt if you'd like (I LOVE SALT).

ENSALADA RUSA

Steps:

• Place the beets into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and boil gently until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and let cool. Peel and dice the beets, and chill.
• Place the potatoes into a separate saucepan, add water to cover, and stir in salt. Boil the potato cubes until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander set in the sink, and chill.
• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and stir in 1 to 2 more teaspoons of salt. Very gently lower the eggs into the boiling water, making sure they don't hit the bottom of the pan and crack; simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the eggs to a bowl filled with ice and ice water, and let the eggs chill until thoroughly cold. Peel and dice the eggs.
• Mix the chilled beets, potato cubes, and eggs together in a salad bowl, and gently stir in mayonnaise to taste.