Estonian Rosolje or Beet Salad

Ingredients:

8 potatoes, boiled and cooled

4 beets, boiled and cooled

3 eggs, boiled and cooled

3 dill pickles, chopped

3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped

3 hard-boiled eggs

2 cups chopped ham

1-2 pickled herring, finely chopped

1/2 sweet onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups creme fraiche or sour cream

1 tbsp. Pommery or grainy mustard

2 1/2 tbsp. white wine or balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. salt

1 tsp black peppers

Cooking Instructions:

Chop salad ingredients into 1/2 inch cubes and toss together. In a separate vessel blend together cream, mustard, vinegar, spices, etc.

Stir in blended dressing to tossed salad. To make this vegetarian-friendly simply delete the ham and herring. This dish is convenient to bring to parties and social functions as it can be made the day before and refrigerated.

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