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    Rödbetssallad (traditional apple and beetroot side salad)

    A staple on any Scandinavian smörgåsbord, this salad can be enjoyed on its own or with meatballs. Scandinavian pickled beetroot tends to be sweeter than British, so make sure you buy a sweet variety or add a little icing sugar to balance any sharpness.

    • Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus chilling
    • Total time: 10 minutes, plus chilling

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    300g pickled sweet baby beetroot, drained

    ½(half) granny smith or other sharp green apple, peeled

    50g mayonnaise

    50g crème fraîche

    squeeze lemon juice

    dash balsamic vinegar

    1 tbsp chopped chives 

    Method

    1. Cut the beetroot and apple into 1cm pieces, then mix both in a bowl with the mayonnaise and crème fraîche. You are looking for a good creamy consistency and a medium-pink colour. Season and add more mayo and crème fraîche to taste. Chill for 2-3 hours (or overnight). Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar, and scatter over the chives.

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    This recipe by Bronte Aurell of London’s Scandinavian Kitchen first appeared in the app edition of Waitrose Kitchen magazine, April 2015. 

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