Beet and egg salad: The simple dish redefining holiday feasts
For holiday snacks such as pâtés, roasts, and smoked meats, a moist addition like a sauce or salad is necessary. It doesn't have to be a complex composition full of costly products. Often, the tastiest dishes are made from simple ingredients.
1 December 2024 20:13
When preparing a set for the holiday table, it's wise to consider a side that complements a variety of dishes. Beet and egg salad perfectly fulfils this role. It's like the proverbial "cherry on the cake" – it doesn't dominate but enhances the overall flavour.
Quick way to prepare beets for salad
Beets are a delicious addition to various dishes, but their preparation can be daunting for many people. The reason is the intense dye that sticks to hands both after peeling and cutting the beets. How can you minimise the unpleasant side effects?
You can use either or both of these tips. The simplest solution is to buy cooked and peeled beets at the shop. This product is easily accessible, vacuum-packed, and has a long shelf life. It usually doesn't contain any additives, so it's safe and healthy.
Additionally, you can cut or grate the beets using disposable protective gloves. This way, you'll keep your hands and nails clean.
How to make a simple salad that disappears faster than traditional vegetable salad?
To prepare a large bowl of beet and egg salad, you need:
- 2 red beets,
- 4 eggs,
- 1.5 tablespoons of mayonnaise,
- 2 grams of salt,
- freshly ground pepper.
Preparation
- Grate the cooked, cooled, and peeled beets on a coarse grater.
- Boil the eggs hard, peel the shells, and grate them as well.
- Add the seasonings and mix with mayonnaise.
Beet and egg salad – serving suggestions
You can serve the salad simply in a bowl or wrap it in slices of homemade ham. It also tastes great in tortilla rolls. It's a good addition to smoked fish, herring in oil, or beef tartare. You can also make sandwiches with it for breakfast.
What can you add to beet salad?
If you want to enrich the taste and composition of the beet and egg salad, a great idea is to add a handful of nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or cashews. This composition also pairs well with Greek, goat, or blue cheeses. Adding fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or mint certainly won't spoil the composition.
