Russian Salad

Russian Salad
40min7servingsMediumSalads

A creamy meze of boiled potato, carrot and peas with pickles in a mayonnaise and yogurt dressing; loved in sandwiches and on cold buffets.

Gluten freeBudget friendly

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the potatoes in their skins for 25 minutes, then peel, cool and cut into 1 cm cubes.

  2. 2

    Dice the carrots the same size and boil for 8-10 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Add the frozen peas to the same pot for the last 3 minutes; drain the carrots and peas, rinse under cold water and drain well.

  4. 4

    Dice the pickled cucumbers small and squeeze out their liquid.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, stir the mayonnaise, yogurt and salt until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add the potatoes, carrots, peas and pickles and fold gently without mashing.

  7. 7

    Chill for at least 30 minutes and serve cold.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories263 kcal
Protein3 g
Carbs15 g
Fat22 g

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Russian Salad
40min7servingsMediumSalads

A creamy meze of boiled potato, carrot and peas with pickles in a mayonnaise and yogurt dressing; loved in sandwiches and on cold buffets.

Gluten freeBudget friendly
Time40 min
Servings7 servings
DifficultyMedium
CategorySalads
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