The Best Russian Salad (Ensaladilla Rusa, Estrella De Plata) Recipe
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Directions:
- 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.
- As the vegetables become soft, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a bowl. Take care not to over cook.
- 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.
- Peel the potatoes, carrot and turnip, then cut them into small dice and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| 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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