Pickled Beet and Horseradish Salad with Sour Cream Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A refreshing Russian-style salad combining sweet pickled beets with spicy horseradish, dressed in creamy sour cream for a vibrant side dish. This Russian-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs cooked beets, grated fresh horseradish, sour cream into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Russian cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium, peeled and diced cooked beets
2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish into the sour cream mixture, adjusting quantity depending on heat preference.
Step 3: Add 3 medium peeled and diced cooked beets to the bowl and gently toss to coat all beet pieces evenly with the dressing.
Step 4: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 5: Before serving, garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill for a bright herbal note.