wellhealthorganic.com Russian Salad: Russian salad presents a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, blending peas, carrots, potatoes, capsicum, French beans, and eggless mayonnaise into a wholesome dish. Ideal as a side dish or a nourishing snack, it’s quick and easy to prepare.
Russian Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Russian
- Course: Side Dish
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
Ingredients:
Main ingredients:
- 1 medium to large carrot
- 1 medium to large potato
- ½ cup green peas
- ¼ cup French beans, chopped
- ¾ to 1 cup Eggless Mayonnaise
- 1 small stick of celery, finely chopped
- Salt, as required
- Black pepper powder, as required (optional)
- For garnish:
- Lettuce leaves, as required
- Slices of tomato, cucumber, or capsicum (bell pepper)
Also Read: Tomato Puree
Instructions:
- Boil the carrot, potato, peas, and French beans in a pan with enough water to cover them.
- Alternatively, you can cook them in a stovetop pressure cooker or an Instant Pot until softened and tender.
- Once cooked, drain the water and allow the vegetables to cool slightly.
- Peel the potato and carrots, then chop them along with the other vegetables.
Note: Chopping the vegetables before boiling may cause loss of water-soluble vitamins and minerals. It’s preferable to boil them whole first and then chop them.
- Chop the celery and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables and celery with the mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish the salad with lettuce leaves and slices of tomato, cucumber, or capsicum. You can also serve the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or mix them with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve the Russian salad as a side dish with your regular meals or enjoy it plain as a nutritious snack any time of the day.
- This Russian salad offers a delightful blend of freshness and creaminess, making it a versatile addition to any meal or a satisfying standalone snack.