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The originality of this classic Ukrainian dish will never cease. This recipe transforms simple and familiar ingredients, such as beets and prunes, into a unique combination. When seasoned with walnuts, garlic, and mayonnaise, this combination delivers a fantastic bouquet of tastes – sweet, sour, nutty, a little bitter, and incredibly yummy! Serve this salad for any occasion or without, just to enjoy the pleasure of eating good, real food. We used to make it quite often in Ukraine and continue preparing the beet salad when we are in the mood to eat something special.
This recipe is an excellent example of how different flavors can perfectly complement and balance each other. Adding other ingredients, spices, or herbs to the recipe is not recommended. Avoid adding salt as well, as it can change the salad’s unique sweet and sour flavor. You may want to substitute walnuts with pecans, but this is probably the only modification that won’t change the taste of this salad dramatically. Please watch a quick video that shows how to prepare this delicious dish:
The most time-consuming part of the cooking will be boiling the beetroots. Although, if you have a fast cooker pot, this won’t be a problem. Otherwise, please allocate approximately an hour for boiling the beets and making them fork-tender. You do not need to do any other cooking, and once the beets are ready, the preparation will take only 15 minutes. If you don’t like mayonnaise use sour cream instead or one table spoon of sour cream and one table spoon of mayo. The beet salad with prunes and walnuts will be a great addition to your healthy menu and for those who like experimenting with new cooking ideas – a great discovery!
Ukrainian Beet Salad with Prunes and Walnuts
Equipment
- Pot
- Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 5 medium-sized beets, cooked and peeled
- 5 garlic cloves
- 10 prunes
- 10 walnut halves
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
- Grate the boiled, peeled, and cooled beets in a bowl.
- Slice prunes, chop walnuts, and grate garlic.
- Combine prunes, walnuts, and garlic with the beets and mix well.
- Season the salad with mayonnaise and mix well.
- Serve cold.
Why the beet and prunes salad is healthy
The Beet and prunes salad is not only tasty but also healthy because all the ingredients are wholesome and have many health benefits. Beets are rich in folate, manganese, copper, magnesium, and iron. Prunes are loaded with antioxidants. Walnuts are a source of omega-3s and fats that are good for brain health. Garlic boosts the immune system and reduces cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Combining all these amazing ingredients in one salad creates a triple effect.
If you are looking for more healthy salads or appetizers, please follow this link to learn How to Marinate Raw Beets or how to make Shuhy – Ukrainian Beet Spread .
The bean pate also provides a mix of interesting tastes. This recipe is good for vegetarians or those who want to reduce meat consumption: How to Make Zavyvanets (Bean Pate).
Conclusion:
We hope you enjoy making this delightful Ukrainian beet salad with prunes and walnuts. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that brings vibrant flavors and colors to your table. Thank you for visiting our website and Youtube channel. If you want to share your thoughts with other readers and us about this recipe, please don’t hesitate to add a comment. Eat real, nourishing foods and stay healthy and happy! Bon appétit!
