Swedish Beetroot Horseradish and Apple Salad Rodbetsallad

Brighten up your table with Swedish Beetroot Horseradish and Apple Salad (Rödbetssallad), a stunning fusion of earthy, zesty, and subtly sweet flavors. This Nordic classic combines tender cubes of cooked beets, tangy pickled beets, crisp Granny Smith apple, and a hint of sharp red onion, all brought together by a creamy dressing infused with sour cream, horseradish, and Dijon mustard. Fresh dill adds an herby finish, while the apple introduces a refreshing crunch. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a vibrant spread, this simple yet elegant salad takes just 20 minutes to prepare and delivers a harmony of textures and tastes. Serve it as part of a Scandinavian-inspired smorgasbord or alongside hearty dishes for a pop of color and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Cooked beets
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Pickled beets
• 100 grams Sour cream
• 50 grams Mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

1. Peel the cooked beets and dice them into small, even cubes (about 1 cm in size).

Step 2

2. Peel and core the apple, then chop it into small cubes of the same size as the beets.

Step 3

3. Finely dice the red onion and set it aside.

Step 4

4. Chop the pickled beets into similar-sized cubes to the fresh beets and apple.

Step 5

5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked beets, pickled beets, chopped apple, and red onion.

Step 6

6. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

7. Pour the dressing over the beet mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to smash the ingredients.

Step 8

8. Finely chop the fresh dill and stir it into the salad, leaving a little extra for garnish if desired.

Step 9

9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

10. Serve chilled, as a side dish or spread, garnished with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(646.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	841.7

Total Fat 62.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 104.4mg	0%
Sodium 494.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 49.6g
Protein 8.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0.9IU	0%
Calcium 194.1mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1147.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 33.1%