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Russian Vinaigrette Salad – Vinegret {Gluten-Free, Vegan}

Last Updated on April 14, 2019 By Vicky 12 Comments

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  A classic Russian Vinaigrette Salad, also known as Vinegret is made with boiled carrots, beets, potatoes and Israeli pickles. Both gluten-free and vegan this salad is crispy and refreshing. 

Russian Vinaigrette Salad

Though D and I just left for our road trip 18 days ago, it feels like we’ve gone forever already. Luckily only after two and a half weeks away, we are already reuniting with my parents, aunts uncles and cousins in New Orleans tomorrow afternoon.

There will be 14 of us in total and I cannot wait to see us take over the Best Western hotel where we’ll be staying. I love love love family vacations. We used to go up to Bromont, Canada for a few days of skiing wintery wonderland bliss every year when I was younger, but now that those trips have come to a halt, I’m super excited to see everyone coming together in a new location. A true Southern city.

One I have heard so much about and cannot wait to spend time in. Not exactly the place for a healthy living diet I have heard, so I am looking for to some true Southern culinary indulgences.

So with my Russian family gathering on my mind, it’s only appropriate I share a classic Russian recipe today. A lot of Russian recipes can be a bit heavy, lots of meat, cheese, mayo, potatoes, and while this Russian Vinaigrette Salad also has the classic beets and potatoes this dish is perhaps a tad bit lighter than some of my other traditional favorites.

Compared to a standard US, leafy green loaded salad Russian Vinaigrette Salad with beet, potato, pickle and carrot may sound a bit off at first, but don’t let that discourage you. The beets, carrots and potatoes are boiled until soft, then cubed, along with the briny crispy pickle and all mixed together. Olive oil or mayo binds everything together and you are left with a crispy refreshing salad, completely leafy green free.

Make sure to look for Russian style pickles. My family always used Israeli pickles that we buy at the Russian food store. There are nothing like the sweet dill pickles you’ll find served with your burgers and fries. These are much more salty, briny, marinated. More sour and salty than sweet.

Other than that you can’t go wrong with this simple yet intriguing Russian Vinaigrette Salad. It’s honestly a family favorite that my mom makes all the time. For those who aren’t vegan you can serve this the proper Russian way with a bit of marinated herring. Another strange one for my US readers, but a Russian favorite as well. Herring is a key element of Russian cuisine and I have to admit it goes perfectly with this Russian Vinaigrette Salad.

In terms of dressing for this salad you could either use olive oil, mayonnaise or sour cream. My family always went the olive oil or mayonnaise route and it works well both ways – I encourage you to split the salad batch in two and try the salad dressed with olive oil and with mayonnaise, that way you can try both versions!

Russian Vinaigrette Salad with diced boiled beets, potatoes, carrots and pickles

Please let me know what you think of my Russian Vinaigrette Salad in the comments below!

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Russian Vinaigrette Salad - Vinegret {Gluten-Free, Vegan}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Russian Vinaigrette Salad also known as Vinegret is made with boiled carrots, beets, potatoes and Israeli pickles. Both gluten-free and vegan this salad is crispy and refreshing.

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: gluten free, Healthy, Russian
Servings: 8
Calories: 143 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 3 carrots
  • 4 medium red potatoes
  • 2 small beets greens cut off
  • 4 large Israeli pickles
  • handful green onion
  • few tablespoons olive oil or mayonnaise vegan mayo for vegan version for the dressing
Instructions
  1. Add carrots and potatoes to a small pot (making sure everything is submerged) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes until soft when pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool in cold water.
  2. In a separate small pot cover the beets with water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until beets are soft when pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool in cold water.
  3. Once beets, carrots and potatoes have cooled, peel them and cut each into small cubes.
  4. Cut the Israeli pickle into small cubes as well.
  5. Mix everything together in a large bowl. Add salt to taste.
  6. Serve sprinkled with fresh green onion using olive oil or mayonnaise as a dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Russian Vinaigrette Salad - Vinegret {Gluten-Free, Vegan}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 335mg15%
Potassium 654mg19%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 3895IU78%
Vitamin C 11.8mg14%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Julia says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Looks so vibrant! My husband loves beets, but potato salad is about the only way I can enjoy including them. 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      January 14, 2015 at 2:03 am

      I love beets too but surprisingly add them rarely to my recipe but this is definitely a great salad where they really shine!

      Reply
  2. Yuliya says

    December 12, 2014 at 5:26 am

    This is one of my favourite dishes to make 🙂 I’ve only made it with olive oil though, never though to add mayo. You reminded me that I should definitely make this again soon!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      January 14, 2015 at 2:03 am

      Definitely a favorite of mine too : )) So good with mayo : )

      Reply
  3. Angi @ SchneiderPeeps says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I think this looks wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing at Simple Lives Thursday; hope to see you again this week.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      January 14, 2015 at 1:58 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    We love beets and your salad looks delicious, I can’t wait to try this one. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      January 14, 2015 at 1:56 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. vegetarianmamma (Cindy) says

    December 18, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
    -Cindy

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    • Vicky says

      January 14, 2015 at 1:55 am

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  6. ruth says

    January 12, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    can you tell me what Israeli pickles are or what to substitute?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      January 13, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      I did some research and looks like Israeli pickles can also be called Mediterranean pickles (https://www.google.com/search?q=israeli+pickles&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=jde1VPD8G8KBgwTm-YOoDA&ved=0CB0QsAQ&dpr=0.9) which might be easier to find. Overall the Israeli pickles are fully fermented (whereas the standard American pickle is served “half sour” and made with cucumbers with a rougher and tougher skin. The Israeli pickle is fully sour and a bit more salty as they have more salt in the brine. (http://www.haaretz.com/blogs/modern-manna/1.540250) Hope that helps!

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