Are you yearning for a vibrant and refreshing salad that captures the spirit of a blooming Russian garden? Look no further than the Russian Garden Salad, a symphony of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable salad boasts a delightful array of ingredients, each contributing its unique flavor and texture. Cucumbers and radishes lend a crisp and refreshing crunch, while green onions and fresh dill add a pop of sharpness and a burst of herbal aroma.
But that's not all! The Russian Garden Salad also features a trio of tempting dressing options that cater to diverse preferences. For a classic vinaigrette experience, opt for the tangy Vinaigrette Dressing, a harmonious blend of vinegar, oil, and mustard. If you crave a creamy indulgence, the Sour Cream Dressing is your perfect match, offering a velvety texture and a subtle tang. And for those who love a spicy kick, the Spicy Mustard Dressing delivers a bold and fiery flavor that will leave your palate invigorated.
AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN SALAD 'OLIVYE'
This is a recipe my mom and grandmother use every time there's a family gathering or a special occasion. To make this a vegetarian dish just leave out the ham. Potatoes, carrots, and eggs do not have to be chilled completely after boiling. Dill can be substituted for parsley if desired.
Provided by lovefullofpie
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrot. Return mixture to a boil and add eggs; cook until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and slightly cool mixture. Chop potatoes and carrot; peel and chop eggs.
- Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and parsley together in a large bowl; stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1306.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
RUSSIAN SALAD
Basically a vegetable-studded potato salad with mayonnaise, Russian salad is hugely popular all over the world for family gatherings and festive events. It's a beloved, traditional party dish riffed on almost everywhere but my own home: I'd only ever seen pasty, congealed versions I would never wish to eat until I tried this one from Vladimir Ocokoljic, served at his Serbian restaurant Kafana in New York City. While not quite as demanding as his aunt back in Belgrade, who used to slice even the peas in half, Mr. Ocokoljic insists on the tiny dice (each ingredient should match the size of a pea) and emphatically dislikes any sweet pickles (only gherkins or cornichons are a fit), making the finished dish delicate, luscious and savory. Whisking pickle brine into the mayonnaise creates a liquidy slurry, loose enough to dress the salad without its becoming smushed and gluey.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 1/2 cups (about 12 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season with salt.
- Add whole potatoes to the boiling water, and cook 15 minutes. Add whole carrots to the cooking potatoes, and cook both another 10 minutes. Remove potatoes and carrots with a spider when easily pierced with a cake tester or a very thin knife blade, and set aside in a bowl.
- Add frozen peas to boiling water, and using the spider, remove them to a separate bowl as they float, until all peas have floated and been transferred to the bowl.
- Gently add the eggs, and allow to boil 10 minutes.
- While the eggs cook, peel the potatoes and carrots under cold running water by rubbing them gently with your fingers. Rinse the peas under cold running water to cool.
- Once the eggs are cooked, drain them, and peel under cold running water.
- Neatly dice the potatoes, carrots, ham, eggs and cornichons to the same approximate (and rather small) size as the peas, aiming for uniformity. Gently toss them all together in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise with the cornichon brine, and pour over the salad. Toss gently with rubber spatula or using your fingers until the salad is well coated. Season with several hearty grinds of black pepper.
- Refrigerate overnight, and serve cold.
EASY RUSSIAN SALAD
This easy Russian salad is the perfect accompaniment to leftover meat, or great on its own also
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Lunch, Side dish, Supper
Time 18m
Yield With cold meats
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the carrots and potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 4 mins, then throw in the peas and cook for 4 mins more until all the vegetables are tender. Drain, cool for a few mins, then tip into a bowl with the cornichons, mayonnaise and parsley, if using. Mix well and season to taste. Delicious with leftover roast beef or lamb, wedges of pork pie or cold sliced ham or chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.55 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables at their peak season.
- Cut the cucumbers and radishes thinly so that they are easy to eat.
- Use a light hand when adding the mayonnaise and sour cream. You don't want the salad to be too heavy or greasy.
- Add the dill and parsley at the very end so that they retain their fresh flavor.
- Serve the salad chilled for the best flavor.
Conclusion:
Russian Garden Salad is a simple but delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, and it is a great way to use up fresh vegetables. The combination of cucumbers, radishes, carrots, green onions, dill, parsley, mayonnaise, and sour cream is refreshing and flavorful. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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