Russian Salad (ensalada Rusa)
Russian Salad, also known as Ensalada Rusa, is a popular dish in Uruguayan cuisine. This creamy and colorful salad is made with potatoes, carrots, peas, and mayonnaise, and it's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes, boiled and diced
- 2 carrots, boiled and diced
- 1 cup of peas, cooked
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup of cooked ham, diced
- 1/4 cup of pickles, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, and peas.
- Add the mayonnaise, diced ham, and pickles. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large bowl Saucepan Knife Cutting board
Tools
Mixing spoon Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Russian Salad as a side dish with grilled meats or as part of a buffet spread for a party.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can add a little bit of sour cream to the mayonnaise dressing.
Cost
$8