Russian Beet Salad with Sour Cream

This Russian beet salad is made with grated cooked beets, walnuts, sour cream, and prunes and is a classic Russian staple in fall and winter.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 beets
• 1 cup grated Havarti cheese
• 5 tablespoons pitted prunes, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beets in a saucepan, cover with water, and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 20 to 40 minutes depending on their size. Drain, peel, and coarsely grate.

Step 2

Combine sour cream and garlic in a large bowl. Add beets, Havarti cheese, walnuts, and prunes; stir to combine. Season with salt.