That Good Beet Salad 🥗
Description
This may just convert those who think they don’t like beets. 🌿 My late Mom grew beets in her garden, and this was one of her favorite recipes. It is easy to cut in half… as I do. Cook time is for chilling. ⏰
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Weeknight
- Keywords: Less than 4 hours
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this delightful salad:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beet |
| 2 | Lemon gelatin |
| 3 | Cider vinegar |
| 1/3 | Salt |
| 1/4 | Horseradish |
| 3 – 4 | Celery |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Lettuce |
| – | Mayonnaise |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 83.3
- Fat Content: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 176.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.2g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 17.2g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s how you can make the That Good Beet Salad:
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Prepare the Beets
- Coarsely mash the beet and set it aside.
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Prepare the Gelatin
- Dissolve the lemon gelatin in boiling liquid.
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Mix it Up
- Stir in all the other ingredients, including the mashed beets.
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Chill
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13x1 inch dish and chill until it’s firmly set.
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Serve
- Cut into about 3×3 inch servings, place them on a bed of shredded lettuce, and top each serving with a dollop of mayonnaise.
This salad not only celebrates the wonderful flavors of beets but also brings back cherished memories of gardens and family recipes. Enjoy! 🥰
