Beetroot salad with onions and garlic
6 servings
15 minutes
Beet salad with onion and garlic is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine, known for its rich flavor and pleasant texture. Beetroot adds sweetness and juiciness to the salad, onion adds a spicy sharpness, and garlic gives a light aromatic note. Dressed with olive oil, it acquires a harmonious taste and tenderness. Historically, such dishes were popular due to the simplicity of ingredients and health benefits: beetroot is rich in vitamins and improves blood circulation, while garlic is known for its antibacterial properties. This salad is ideal as a side dish for meat or fish dishes and also makes a great standalone snack, especially after it has marinated and developed depth of flavor.
1
Peel the boiled beetroot and slice it into thin half-rings.
- Beetroot: 2 pieces
2
Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-rings.
- Sweet red onion: 2 pieces
3
Pass the garlic through a press.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
4
In a deep bowl, mix the oil, onion, and garlic. Mash with a spoon until the onion is translucent.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Sweet red onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 2 cloves
5
Add beetroot and mix.
- Beetroot: 2 pieces
6
Let it sit for at least an hour at room temperature.
