Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2008

I'm Russian myself and we've been making this salad as long as I can remember! Never used prunes though, just boiled beets, walnuts, garlic and mayo. Make sure you chop walnuts coarsely for the best taste! And one more thing : I think you don't need extra salt with all this mayo in the salad.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
27 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

posh

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2008

If you love beets you'll love this little salad. I made it the first time just to get rid of some fresh beets that I had and didn't want to lose. Now I buy beets just to make this salad.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
20 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Maureenoz

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Winslow, Maine, USA

Living In: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2008

Made this yesterday. Wonderful. Authentic Russian salad does not use prunes so omitted them. However, try adding pomegrante seeds to salad. Superb!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
18 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

PSWEST

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Duluth, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

This is one of my favorite salads. Mayo tastes excellent with beets and prunes. Excellent recipe!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
10 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

GALINA

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2008

Seemed like kind of a strange recipe, but it turned out great! Very easy to make too. Only thing was the garlic seemed a little much--will cut back on the garlic next time.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
9 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Jill R.

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2008

DELICIOUS. I included some sliced Vidalia onion, but other than that followed the recipe exactly. DEFINITELY in my luncheon rotation; I'll be making this regularly.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
8 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

ManassasMa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Manassas, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2008

Truly Wonderful! Even though I over-processed it in the food processor, it was tasty and crunchy and garlicky and everything that was quoted about it! I used almonds instead of walnuts because they're better for you, and I would use either plain yogurt or light mayo to help alleviate the "fatty" texture. REALLY GOOD! You'll enjoy it!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
8 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Edie

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009

Not bad. I omitted the prunes because other reviewers said that was the more authentic route. It tasted like...beets. Nice combination, and quite easy. It was my first time using beets, & peeling & grating them was very easy. This is a vibrantly colored dish, which could be very suitable for entertainment purposes. My mom liked it; Dad didn't. I used 3 beets, 2 garlice cloves, and 1/3 cup of the walnuts and 1/3 cup mayonnaise. Nice mixture.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful