Beet Salad--Georgian Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb beet (Fresh and boiled or roasted is best, but canned beets work out fine)
8 -12 prunes, to taste (without pits!!)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 - 1/2 cup walnuts (pre-ground if not using a food processor)
salt, to taste
pepper
mayonnaise, to taste (optional)

Preparation

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.
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 w/ walnuts in a food processor or by hand); Mix everything together and season to taste.