Ensalada Rusa (Spanish Russian Salad with Potato, Vegetables, and Mayonnaise)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Medium potatoes, peeled — 4
- Carrots, peeled — 2
- Peas, cooked — 150 g (5.3 oz)
- Eggs, hard-boiled, chopped — 2
- Canned tuna, drained — 150 g (5.3 oz)
- Pitted green olives, sliced — 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Mayonnaise — 200 g (7.1 oz)
- Salt — to taste
Method
- Boil potatoes and carrots together in salted water until just tender, about 15-18 minutes. Drain and cool, then dice into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced potato and carrot with peas, chopped egg, tuna, and half the olives.
- Fold in the mayonnaise gently until everything is evenly coated, seasoning with salt.
- Transfer to a serving dish, smooth the top, and garnish with the remaining olives.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Introduction: Despite its name, ensalada rusa is a beloved Spanish tapas staple, a creamy composed salad of diced potato, carrot, peas, and often tuna or egg bound in mayonnaise.
Cultural Background: Despite its name, ensalada rusa is a beloved Spanish tapas staple, a creamy composed salad of diced potato, carrot, peas, and often tuna or egg bound in mayonnaise. It arrived in Spain in the early 20th century and became a fixture of bars and family gatherings alike.
Tips: Dice vegetables uniformly and small for the best texture. Chilling well before serving lets the flavours meld.
Variations: Some versions add diced pickles, roasted red pepper, or a hard-boiled egg garnish on top.
Nutrition: Approx. 340 kcal, 12g protein, 22g carbohydrate, 22g fat per serving. 20 Spain — World Cookbook Project Full Recipes
FAQs:
Q: Can it be made ahead?
A: Yes, it keeps well covered in the fridge for up to 2 days and benefits from chilling.
Q: Is tuna essential?
A: It's traditional but can be omitted for a vegetarian version.
- Medium potatoes, peeled — 4
- Carrots, peeled — 2
- Peas, cooked — 150 g (5.3 oz)
- Eggs, hard-boiled, chopped — 2
- Canned tuna, drained — 150 g (5.3 oz)
- Pitted green olives, sliced — 100 g (3.5 oz)
- Mayonnaise — 200 g (7.1 oz)
- Salt — to taste
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