Polish Beet Salad {Surówka z Buraczków}

Anna

7 years ago

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Polish Beet Salad {Surówka z Buraczków}

Before you say I don’t like beets, give me a chance. If you’re of Polish descent, beet juice flows through your veins. Trust me. Like cabbage, this stuff is in our DNA. If you’re not of Polish descent, I’ll make you a believer yet. You won’t be the first one either.

First off, no more canned beets for you… canned beets don’t even taste like beets really do… sweet with an earthy undertone. No shortcuts or substitutes this time. Roasted beets are delicious on their own, and with just a little help, they will do even better in a hot or cold salad.

I personally love beets. It’s my comfort food. I cook them often and I’ve published many recipes starring this healthy and hearty veg. Check out the SOUPS section for at least 5 different, Polish Beetroot Soup {Barszcz} recipes or this recipe for delicious creamy beets. Polish Beet Salad {Surówka z Buraczków}

Beets are cheap and plenty in Poland, perfect combo for creating many recipes for cold or hot soups (one of which is Christmas must, recipe here), salads and even hot sides. Some call for just the root, and some use the whole vegetable, no waste.

When beets are in season, we’d make jars and jars of them for the winter. When in need for a quick dinner side, downstairs I go to grab a jar and whip up a salad in a flash. Sometimes, I’d eat them out of a jar as a snack. When done right, they are just so pleasantly mild and yet defined, and the canning process here in the US just does not do them justice. Go ahead, make your own! Here is my recipe for canned/pickled beets [read more].

You can watch me make this and other recipes on my YouTube channel below:

Polish Beet Salad {Surówka z Buraczków}

Yields: About 4 servings (2.5 cups)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

3 medium beets
1/4 of an onion
1 tsp of oil
Juice of 1/2 of a large lemon
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/2 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C. Cut stems off beets
and scrub to clean.
Bake covered for about 1 hour. Take out and set aside to cool.
Once cooled off, peel and grate on the largest vegetable shredder. Add chopped onion, oil, lemon juice, salt and sugar. Mix and refrigerate to cool.*

That is that! Serve with dinner as a side dish, or eat on its own. Enjoy and smacznego!

Let me know if you share my love for beets and what’s your favorite beet dish below in comments.

Anna

Polish Beet Salad {Surówka z Buraczków}

83 / 100