This Cold Beets and Cucumber Salad, Russian style, is a wonderful accompaniment to almost any meal, especially with warm red meat entrees.

Cold Beets and Cucumber Salad Recipe-

Ingredients:

(serves 2)

• 4 large red beets, boiled
• 4 pickled cucumbers
• 6 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise, to taste and desired texture (please, real mayonnaise, not “Miracle Whip”, if you want true Russian cuisine!)
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. Diced the beets and cucumbers into cubes of whatever size you desire and combine them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add in the garlic, salt and mayonnaise to taste, and mix thoroughly.
3. Cover bowl, and place in the refrigerator until cooled before serving.
4. To serve your Cold Beets and Cucumber Salad, scoop a generous portion in each serving bowl, and garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley.

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