Scandinavian-style beetroot and potato salad
- 1 bunch of beetroot, approx 450g, trimmed of leaves
- 400 g (14.1oz) new potatoes
- 0.5 cucumber, diced
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 2 bunched onions, finely sliced
- 2 large gherkins, finely sliced or diced
- 1 bunch radishes, finely sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp creme fraiche
- 2 tbsp yoghurt
- 2 tbsp dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Boil the beetroot until tender, approx 30-45 mins, depending on size.
- If theyre really large, they can take up to an hour or so.
- Drain and leave until cool enough to handle, then rub off the skins (they should come away easily).
- Boil the potatoes for 12-15 mins, until tender.
- Drain and leave to cool.
- Chop the beetroot and potatoes into bite sized pieces.
- Put in a large bowl and add the cucumber, apple, onions, gherkins and radish if using.
- Mix the creme fraiche, yoghurt, dill and parsley in a small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently mix into the veg.
beetroot, potatoes, cucumber, apple, onions, gherkins, radishes, yoghurt, dill, parsley
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/47254/scandinavian-beetroot-potato-salad (may not work)