Recipe courtesy of Widza Gustin

Roasted Beet Potato Salad

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Total: 2 hr 10 min
  • Active: 45 min
This is a nontraditional take on the Haitian potato-and-beet favorite Salad Russe (Russian salad). With a familiar base of mayonnaise, vinegar and cayenne pepper, this version packs a flavorful punch and spiciness with additional ingredients like fresh grated garlic and onions. And while traditionally the salad is made from vegetables boiled on the stovetop, the stars of this recipe are roasted to concentrate their flavor. It’s a super-fun dish, gorgeous and a crowd-pleaser at special events or cookouts. 
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Ingredients

2 medium beets (about 1 1/3 pounds total with tops cut halfway)

2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound total), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup mayonnaise 

2 cloves garlic, grated 

1/8 white onion, grated 

2 teaspoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

3/4 cup frozen peas

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Wrap each beet tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a small sheet pan lined with a rack. Bake until tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes. 
  3. Place the potatoes and carrot on a separate sheet pan and toss with the vegetable oil. Place next to the pan with the beets. Roast until tender and slightly golden, about 1 hour, rotating the carrots and potatoes halfway through the cooking time.
  4. Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, onion, vinegar, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 
  5. Remove the beets, potatoes and carrots from the oven and place the potatoes and carrots in a bowl to cool. Protecting your hands with two paper towels or paper napkins, grasp the stem end of a beet, then use the second towel to rub the skin off; the skin will glide off easily. Repeat with the second beet.
  6. Chop the beets into 1/2-inch cubes and place in the bowl with the potatoes and carrots. Add the mayonnaise mixture and mix with a rubber spatula until vibrant pink and well combined, about 1 minute. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. 
  7. Meanwhile, toss the frozen peas and 1 teaspoon salt on a small sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil. Bake at 425 degrees F until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. 
  8. Remove the beet salad from the refrigerator and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve sprinkled with the crispy peas and season with more salt, if desired.

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