Insalata Russa 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.

INSALATA RUSSA

Steps:

• Peel and cube 2 russet potatoes and 2 carrots; boil in salted water until tender, 8 minutes, adding 3/4 cup frozen peas during the last minute. Drain and cool. Toss with 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon each olive oil, and white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and salt and pepper.

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.