Beet and Cucumber Salad

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I experimented and came up with this beet and cucumber salad recipe as a way to use my fresh beets and cucumber together. It is a nice alternative to potato salad. It has a real summertime flavor.

Submitted by Alf
Updated on November 6, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cold water

  • ½ cup vinegar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 3 cups diced cooked beets

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; add onion and cucumber. Set aside to marinate, at least 20 minutes.

  2. Combine beets and bite-sized hard-boiled egg pieces in a bowl. Drain and discard liquid from onion and cucumber mixture. Stir onion and cucumber into beet mixture.

  3. Stir mayonnaise into beet mixture; arrange sliced hard-boiled egg on top. Sprinkle salad with dill, salt, and black pepper.

Cook's Note:

Canned beets may be used for quicker prep time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241 Calories
13g Fat
29g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 373mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.