BEET SALAD--GEORGIAN STYLE

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This unusual combo of beets, walnuts and prunes makes a gorgeous and easy salad which keeps well in the fridge for quite a while. Serve it w/ any meat or poultry dish, or in a buffet w/ other dips and salads. The color is vivid magenta!

Provided by Sarah Chana

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb beet (Fresh and boiled or roasted is best, but canned beets work out fine)
8 -12 prunes, to taste (without pits!!)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4-1/2 cup walnuts (pre-ground if not using a food processor)
salt, to taste
pepper
mayonnaise, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • For a smooth style salad or spread: Toss everything in a food processor; Pulse until mixed well; Season with salt, pepper, and mayo (optional) to taste.
  • For a chunkier style salad: Grate beets on the medium side of a grater; Grind or finely chop walnuts (or, buy them pre-ground); Mince prunes (or grind them w/ walnuts in a food processor or by hand); Mix everything together and season to taste.

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