The Best Russian Salad (Ensaladilla Rusa, Estrella De Plata) Recipe

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The Best Russian Salad (Ensaladilla Rusa, Estrella De Plata)
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
232
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Make the salad: Place the potatoes, carrot and turnip in a medium-size saucepan. Add water to cover by 2 inches, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until all the vegetables feel tender when pierced with a skewer, about 15 minutes for the carrot and turnip, a bit longer for the potatoes.
  2. As the vegetables become soft, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a bowl. Take care not to over cook.
  3. Bring the water back to a boil, add the green beans, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes (they should be neither al dente or overcooked). Drain the beans, blot them dry with paper towels and set aside. Let the vegetables cool to room temperature.
  4. Peel the potatoes, carrot and turnip, then cut them into small dice and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  5. Cut the green beans into a 3/4-inch lengths and add them to the bowl with the diced vegetables. Then add the peas, tuna, roasted peppers and the 2 chopped eggs. Using a sturdy fork, mash the salad until it has a chunky-creamy consistency.
  6. Make the dressing: Place the olives, anchovies, 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise, and 3 tablespoons water in a blender and process until a medium-fine paste forms. Stir the olive mixture into the the salad.
  7. Place the remaining maynnaise and the lemon juice into a small bowl and whisk to mix, then stir into the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you'd like the salad to be moister, add more mayo.
  8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad stand for about 2 hours. (You can make the salad up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate it and let it come to room temperature before serving). To serve, spoon the salad on a shallow serving dish and garnish with the grated egg.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 231.84 Kcal (971 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.56g 22%
Cholesterol 107.4mg 36%
Sodium 399.36mg 17%
Potassium 318.82mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.4g 3%
Sugars 4.88g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.99g 12%
Protein 14.78g 30%
Vitamin C 49.5mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 11.4mg 64%
Calcium 49.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.1 Kcal (545 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.17g 22%
Cholesterol 60.27mg 36%
Sodium 224.1mg 17%
Potassium 178.9mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.27g 3%
Sugars 2.74g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 12%
Protein 8.3g 30%
Vitamin C 27.8mg 82%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 6.4mg 64%
Calcium 27.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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