Holiday delights: Beet and egg salad steals the show
For holiday snacks such as pâtés, roasts, and smoked meats, a moist addition like a sauce or salad is necessary. It doesn't need to be an elaborate dish with expensive ingredients. Often, the tastiest dishes are made from simple ingredients.
1 December 2024 19:07
When preparing a set for the holiday table, it's good to consider a side that complements a variety of dishes. Beet and egg salad perfectly fulfills this role. It's like the proverbial "cherry on the cake" – it doesn't dominate but enhances the full 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 your hands both after peeling and cutting the beets. How can you minimize these unpleasant side effects?
You can use either or both of these tips. The simplest solution is to purchase cooked and peeled beets at the store. This product is easily accessible, vacuum-packed, and has a long shelf life. It usually doesn't contain any additional substances, 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 until 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 throw in a handful of nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or cashews. This composition also pairs well with Greek, goat, or blue cheeses. You definitely won't spoil the dish by adding fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or mint.
