Estonian Potato And Beetroot Salad Recipe

Name: Estonian Potato And Beetroot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g beetroots, cooked; 700 g potatoes, cooked; 200 g carrots, cooked; 1 medium salted herring; 2 dill pickles; 2 apples, red; 3 hard-boiled eggs; 125 ml sour cream, low fat; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 spring onions, to garnish

Servings: persons

400 g beetroots, cooked
700 g potatoes, cooked
200 g carrots, cooked
1 medium salted herring
2 dill pickles
2 apples, red
3 hard-boiled eggs
125 ml sour cream, low fat
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 spring onions, to garnish

1
Steam the potatoes, beetroot and carrots whole and unpeeled. If they are boiled they become a bit waterlogged and the beets loose a bit of colour.
2
Peel the potatoes, carrots and beets, and core and peel the apples.
3
Fillet the herring, removing the skin and even the smallest bones.
4
Cut everything (except eggs) into tiny cubes.
5
Stir sour cream, mustard, salt and sugar together to make a dressing.
6
Mix all the ingredients with the sauce, leave covered in the fridge for an hour or two.
7
An hour or so before serving remove from fridge and let come to room temperature Chop the eggs finely and scatter over the top of the salad along with the spring onion.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g beetroots, cooked, 700 g potatoes, cooked, 200 g carrots, cooked, 1 medium salted herring, and more.

Yes, Estonian Potato And Beetroot Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Estonian Potato And Beetroot Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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