Beet Salad Georgian-style

Ingredients

 * 1 lb beets (fresh and boiled or roasted is best, but canned beets work out fine)
 * 8 – 12 prunes, to taste
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ¼ – ½ cup walnuts (pre-ground if not using a food processor)
 * salt, to taste
 * pepper
 * mayonnaise, to taste (optional)

Directions

 * 1) For a smooth style salad or spread: toss everything in a food processor; pulse until mixed well; season with salt, pepper, and mayo (optional) to taste.
 * 2) For a chunkier style salad: grate beets on the medium side of a grater; grind or finely chop walnuts (or, buy them pre-ground); mince prunes (or grind them with walnuts in a food processor or by hand); mix everything together and season to taste.