Mom's Russian Potato Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This pink and red potato salad is made with beets, potatoes, carrots, and sauerkraut.

Ingredients

5 small beets
2 potatoes
1 carrot, peeled
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 dill pickle, chopped
1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste

Directions

1 Place the beets, potatoes, and carrot into a saucepan, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove vegetables and allow to cool; peel the beets and potatoes. Dice the beets, potatoes, and carrot, and place into a salad bowl. Stir in onion, pickle, sauerkraut, olive oil, and salt. Chill the salad for 2 to 3 hours; serve cold.