Best 6 Ensalada Rusa Recipes

ENSALADA RUSA

Steps:

• Place the beets into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and boil gently until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and let cool. Peel and dice the beets, and chill.
• Place the potatoes into a separate saucepan, add water to cover, and stir in salt. Boil the potato cubes until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander set in the sink, and chill.
• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and stir in 1 to 2 more teaspoons of salt. Very gently lower the eggs into the boiling water, making sure they don't hit the bottom of the pan and crack; simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the eggs to a bowl filled with ice and ice water, and let the eggs chill until thoroughly cold. Peel and dice the eggs.
• Mix the chilled beets, potato cubes, and eggs together in a salad bowl, and gently stir in mayonnaise to taste.

ENSALADA RUSA RECIPE (SPANISH POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Clean the potatoes to get rid of dirt and sand.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring it to boil. Put the potatoes unpeeled in the water and cook until they are cooked. Tip: Don't cook them too long as they will end up as mashed potatoes when you mix your salad.
• Once the potatoes are done cool them with cold water until you can handle them with your hands. Remove the peel of the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
• Take a big bowl and add two cups of home-made mayonnaise and one roasted pepper, sliced into strips.
• Use a fork to flake the tuna and add it to the bowl.
• Drain the water of the carrots and peas can and add them also to the bowl.
• Peel one of the hard-boiled eggs and add to the bowl as well.
• Now, mix all ingredients. If necessary, add more mayonnaise.
• To decorate your salad, add black olives, the second hard-boiled egg (cut in small pieces), and red pepper on top.
• Enjoy your home-made Ensalada Rusa!

ENSALADA RUSA RECIPE (DOMINICAN POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium high heat, boil the potatoes and the carrots until tender, about 15- 20 minutes. After about 10 minutes of cooking, add the eggs to the pot to boil the eggs with the potatoes and carrots until cooked. Remove from the heat and discard the boiling water. Let cool.
• While the potatoes are cooking, place the onion in a small bowl. Stir in vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Cut the cooled potatoes, carrots and eggs into cubes. Place it all in a large mixing bowl. Add the peas, corn, reserved onion, beets and mayonnaise. Mix to combine well. To make the ensalada mixta, omit adding the beets.
• Place in the fridge until ready to serve.

ENSALADA RUSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Gently fold in the Spicy Mayonnaise Dressing.
• In a food processor, combine all ingredients; slowly add blended oil while on high until becomes a mayonnaise.

ARGENTINEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook peeled potatoes until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and cube.
• Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover pan, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and allow to cool. Peel and chop the eggs, and toss together with the potatoes and vegetables in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, and green olives. Stir to blend. Pour dressing over the potato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

EASY RUSSIAN SALAD

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.