Vinigret Salad (beet Vegetable Salad)

Name: Vinigret Salad (beet Vegetable Salad)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 3 large red beets, scrubbed and cooked,reserve 1 cup of liquid; 3/4 cup frozen tiny peas; 1 tablespoon water; 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated (about 6 inches long); 1 cup dill pickle, diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 large celery rib, chopped small; 2 large red apples, peeled,cored and cubed 1/2 inch; 2 cups canned sauerkraut (with wine); 12 fluid ounces canned red kidney beans, drained; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3/4 cup beet juice, reserved; 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Submitted by William Uncle Bill

"It took me 5 years to develop this recipe. This is an excellent vegetarian salad but does take some time to make."

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Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 10

ingredients

4 cups water
3 large red beets, scrubbed and cooked,reserve 1 cup of liquid
³⁄₄ cup frozen tiny peas
1 tablespoon water
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated (about 6 inches long)
1 cup dill pickle, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, chopped small
2 large red apples, peeled,cored and cubed 1/2 inch
2 cups canned sauerkraut (with wine)
12 fluid ounces canned red kidney beans, drained
DRESSING
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
³⁄₄ cup beet juice, reserved
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish

directions

Cook beets in 4 cups of water either in a large saucepan or in a pressure cooker; cook until just tender.
Reserve 1 cup of liquid to use later and discard the remainder.
Immediately immerse beets in cold water, then peel off skins and discard.
When beets are cooled, slice the beets into 1/4 inch thick slices; then cut again into 1/4 inch strips; then cut into about 1 inch lengths.
In a microwave proof dish, add 1 tablespoon water and frozen petite peas.
Cover and microwave on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes.
Stir and continue to microwave covered on HIGH (full power) for an additional 2 minutes.
Drain peas and immediately add about 6 ice cubes and cover with cold water, set aside and let cool.
Drain peas well before using.
In a large mixing bowl, add sliced beets, grated carrots, dill pickles, onions, celery, apples, sauerkraut, red kidney beans, petite peas and gently mix together.
DRESSING--------------.
In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, reserved beet juice and horseradish; stir well to blend.
Adjust dressing mixture to taste.
Pour dressing over prepared vegetables and gently fold together to coat.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve on individual side plates and spoon some of the dressing over.
Salad will keep very well for at least 10 days when covered and refrigerated.

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A tasty side dish. You ought to package it and sell it to restaurant salad bars.

Brad Beckwith

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

William Uncle Bill

Burnaby,, B.C.

I live in Burnaby, British Columbia. I am retired and have written a cookbook entitled, From Uncle Bill's Kitchen. I am a recipe developer, author, publisher, distributor and a chef. My cookbook is very unique as I have a Nutrient Analysis for each ingredient used in each recipe that shows you the values for Calories, Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. A high-lighted bar shows the values on a per serving basis plus the Fat/Cal%. From Uncle Bill's Kitchen contains tried-and-true, tested, easy to follow reipes for both novice and experienced cooks. You'll find old Russian, Ukrainian, and other ethnic favorites, along with modern West Coast dishes. The Nutrient Analysis will please the health conscious. Uncle Bill's favorite recipes will reward efforts of the most creative cook and provide the family with many tantalizing, healthful meals. I have appeared on 48 various Television Shows in Vancouver, Burnaby, Kelowna and Kamploops, B.C. Canada, as well as in Palm Springs, CA. In Palm Springs, CA, I have been a Guest on the JACKIE OLDEN RADIO SHOW and THE JOEY ENGLISH RADIO SHOW, twice a year since 1998. I also do demo cooking shows at CHAPTERS BOOK STORES, SAVE-ON-FOOD STORES, GALLOWAY'S FOODS, WESTMINSTER PUBLIC QUAY MARKET, and in the U.S. at BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORES in Palm Springs, CA, Phoenix and Yuma, AZ. I was in Palm Springs, CA from June 10th to July 14th. 2002 and again appeared twice on the Jackie Olden Show, twice on the Joey English Show and pre-taped a TV COOKING SHOW with Jackie Olden that is aired on TV from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

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