Swedishsalad

Beetroot salad with apple and walnuts

Prep time
15 min
Servings
4
Total time
15 min
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Fresh beetroot salad with tart apple, toasted walnuts and a crème fraîche dressing – a colourful side dish for the Easter table.

Ingredients

  • 500 g cooked beetroot, diced
  • 1 tart apple, peeled and diced
  • 50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chopped parsley to garnish

Method

  1. 1
    Toast the walnuts dry in a hot frying pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Leave to cool.
  2. 2
    Mix crème fraîche, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard into a smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Combine the diced beetroot and apple in a bowl. Fold in the dressing.
  4. 4
    Scatter the walnuts and chopped parsley over just before serving.
  5. 5
    Serve cold as a side dish for the Easter table.

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  1. 1

    Toast the walnuts dry in a hot frying pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Leave to cool.

  2. 2

    Mix crème fraîche, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard into a smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Combine the diced beetroot and apple in a bowl. Fold in the dressing.

  4. 4

    Scatter the walnuts and chopped parsley over just before serving.

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  • This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
  • Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.

Serving profile

Pace
balanced kitchen flow
Kitchen load
a few moving parts, still manageable
Serving style
meant to land on the table for a group
Best for
weeknight cooking with fewer decisions

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