Best 5 Huzarensla Dutch Meat And Potato Salad Recipes

**Huzarensalade: A Culinary Journey Through Dutch Delicacies**

In the vibrant tapestry of Dutch cuisine, Huzarensalade stands out as a symphony of flavors, textures, and culinary artistry. This beloved salad is a delectable marriage of tender meats, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressings, creating a harmonious balance that tantalizes the taste buds. Our comprehensive guide unveils the secrets behind this Dutch masterpiece, providing you with three distinct recipes that cater to various dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the history, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions for crafting this iconic dish. Let your kitchen transform into a culinary haven as you recreate the authentic taste of Huzarensalade, a testament to the rich culinary heritage of the Netherlands.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Huzarensalade:** Experience the timeless tradition of Huzarensalade with this classic recipe. Indulge in the harmonious blend of succulent meats, including ham, beef, and tongue, complemented by a medley of crisp vegetables and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

2. **Vegetarian Huzarensalade:** Embark on a plant-based journey with our vegetarian interpretation of Huzarensalade. Discover how the symphony of flavors remains intact as we replace meats with protein-rich alternatives like tofu and tempeh. Enjoy the vibrant interplay of textures and savor the delightful balance of flavors.

3. **Vegan Huzarensalade:** Ascend to the pinnacle of plant-based culinary artistry with our vegan Huzarensalade. Witness the transformative power of plant-based ingredients as they recreate the essence of this Dutch delicacy. Delight in the harmonious fusion of vegetables, fruits, and a tangy vegan dressing, all coming together in a symphony of flavors.

Let's cook with our recipes!

DUTCH POTATO SALAD - HUZARENSALADE

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There are as many different versions of Huzarensalade as there are tulips in Holland! It can be served as a dinner salad, or as a side salad. It's often served on holidays. 2 WW points as written

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories Potato Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 c russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
c frozen green peas, thawed
1 granny smith apple, cubed
1 c cubed ham
1/2 c cornichons, finely diced (sour pickles can be used if cornichons are unavailable)
1/4 c onion, thinly sliced
3 hard boil eggs, finely chopped
1/2 c cocktail onions, halved
1/3 c mayonnaise
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp ketchup
1/2 tsp salt and pepper, to taste
cornichons, ketchup, sliced hard boiled eggs, for garnish

Steps:

1. Bring salted water to a boil and add the potato cubes and peas. Bring back to boil and turn off the heat. After 3 minutes the potato cubes and peas will be done.
2. Drain the hot water and fill the pan with ice cold water to stop the cooking proces. After a couple minutes, drain the cold water and allow the potato cubes and peas to continue to cool down.
3. Mix the potato cubes and peas with the apple, ham, pickles, onion, eggs and pickled onions in a large bowl.
4. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonaise, the apple cider vinegar, the ketchup and salt & pepper.
5. Add this mixture to the vegetables and stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. To serve traditionally - first put some lettuce leafs on a serving plate. Make sure the salad gets a smooth surface. Decorate with slices of egg, cornichons and some dabs of ketchup.

DUTCH POTATO SALAD (HUZARENSALADE)

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Make and share this Dutch Potato Salad (Huzarensalade) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories Dutch

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, boiled and diced
2 apples, diced
5 gherkins, diced
3/4 lb ham steak, diced
1 (16 ounce) can corn, drained
1 handful parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt & pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs
1 head green leaf lettuce
2 tomatoes, wedged
1/2 a cucumber, sliced
gherkin, as desired
6 -8 slices deli ham, rolled

Steps:

Place potatoes in cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender. Cool and dice.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Mix in dressing.
Spoon onto a lettuce-lined serving platter with accompaniments decorating the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 1616.1, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 13.7, Protein 25.4

HUZARENSLA (DUTCH MEAT AND POTATO SALAD)

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This traditional Dutch recipe is definitely a meal. We love it. The prep time does not include the chill time.

Provided by PanNan

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 lb chopped cooked cold left over meat (ham, roast beef, chicken, etc.)
2 cooked beets, chopped (fresh or canned)
8 medium cooked potatoes, chopped (preferably less starchy white potatoes, not Russets)
1 tart apple, chopped
6 pickled pearl onions or 4 fresh green onions, chopped
1 pickle, chopped
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1 dash maggi seasoning (or Kitchen Bouquet seasoning, or soy or Worcestershire)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients together.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours for best flavor.
Spread on a platter lined with lettuce leaves and smooth the top.
Decorate top and sides with dollops of mayonnaise, sliced hard boiled egg, sliced tomato, parsley and a dusting of paprika.
Serve with your favorite bread.

HUZARENSLA

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This Dutch recipe is my favorite pork salad. If you don't like beets, omit the beet. I don't bother to peel the tomato.

Provided by echo echo

Categories Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped cold cooked pork
2 green apples, peeled,cored & chopped
8 small new potatoes, cooked,cooled & chopped
1 small beet, cooked & chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
1 gherkin, chopped
1 small onions or 1 small scallion, chopped fine
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
lettuce leaf
mayonnaise
1 small tomatoes, peeled & sliced
1 hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced
1 gherkin, sliced

Steps:

In a bowl, combine pork through onion.
Mix together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to make dressing.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat well.
Line a flat serving dish with several lettuce leaves.
Arrange the salad in a"boat" shape in lettuce.
Cover the boat with a very thin layer of mayonnaise.
Garnish top with sliced egg, gherkin and tomato.

HUZARE SLA - DUTCH BEET AND POTATO SALAD

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Dutch potato salad, made with beets and leftover meat, this delicious cold salad looks wonderful garnished with sliced egg on a bed of lettuce. Perfect for a cool summer supper, my mother often made this family favorite. This recipe is a taste as you go recipe and is as much fun to make as to eat!

Provided by itszspot

Categories Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 potatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans beets
2 cups leftover cooked beef or 2 cups cooked chicken
12 hard-boiled eggs
1 (16 ounce) jar sweet gherkins
1 (16 ounce) jar cocktail onions
1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickles or 1 (16 ounce) jar gherkins
mayonnaise
lettuce leaf

Steps:

peel, cook and mash potatoes.
drain beets and mash thoroughly and add to the potatoes.
dice the meat
dice 6 of the hard boiled eggs
dice about 1/2 of the sweet gherkins, cocktail onions, and dill pickles
add diced meat into the mashed potato mix.
add diced gherkins, cocktail onions, and dill pickles to taste.
add mayonnaise to taste, at least 2 tablespoons to start.
fold in diced eggs.
shape into mound on top of bed of lettuce leaves.
cover mound with a thin layer of mayonnaise.
slice remaining eggs and distribute evenly on the mound.
chill and enjoy.

Tips:

Use a variety of meats and sausages: This will give your salad a more complex flavor. Good options include cooked beef, ham, chicken, and sausage.
Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of crunch.
Use a flavorful dressing: A good dressing will help to bring all the flavors of the salad together. A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is a good option.
Serve the salad cold: This is a refreshing salad that is best served cold. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Huzarensla is a delicious and versatile salad that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With its variety of meats, vegetables, and dressing, Huzarensla is sure to be a hit with everyone.