I found the original recipe for this dish when searching for an alternative salad that showcased beetroot. I love the simplicity of this salad, and we were a little surprised when it was served as part of a session showcasing Christmas dishes from around the world, that it proved to be an excellent accompaniment for a Eurasion Christmas curry – who would have thought! It is a fabulous salad for a buffet, or just to serve as a side to cold cooked meats.
Rosolli (Finnish Christmas Salad)
The Finnish word for Christmas table is “Joulupöytä” (Joulu: Christmas, pöytä: table). Rosolli salad is a very colourful and easy part of traditional joulupöytä.
Category:
Salad, Side Dish
Style:
Christmas, Finnish
Keyword:
Apple, Beetroot, Beetroot Salad, Carrot, Christmas Salad, Mango Salad
Quantity: 4
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 carrots, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 beetroot, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 red apple, cored, peeled and diced
- 1-2 dill pickled cucumbers, cut into small dice
Sauce:
- 125 ml pure cream
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- White pepper to taste
Instructions
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Add about 2-3 cups of water to a saucepan. Add the diced potato and cook until tender - do not over cook.
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Drain the potatoes in a colander or sieve. Save the water and return the water to the saucepan.
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Add the carrots to the water in the saucepan and boil until tender, but not too soft/mushy.
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Drain the carrots in a colander. Save the water and return the water to the saucepan.
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Add diced beetroot to the water in the saucepan and boil until tender, but not too soft.
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Drain the beetroot into a colander. (You can save the liquid for soups, stews, sauces. etc. Or cool it and use it for plants.)
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While the vegetables are cooling whisk the cream. Add vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to the cream, and whisk a little more, until slightly thickened (you don't want it too thick).
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Put all the salad ingredients in a bowl and mix.
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Refrigerate to chill.
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Serve on a platter or in a bowl.
Notes
- I like to add something green, a little dill, or rocket as a garnish on top of the salad.
- Adapted from: https://mydearkitcheninhelsinki.com/2015/11/30/rosolli-salad-colourful-finnish-salad-for-christmas-table/
- Note: I don't give the time it take to make a dish as we all work differently, have different set-ups, etc.
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With many thanks and kindness,
Julie.
