Russian Layered Salad Recipes

RUSSIAN SHUBA SALAD (HERRING UNDER FUR COAT)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil.
• Add the beets and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and cook for another 20 minutes.
• Add the carrots and continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes. Add more boiling water to keep the vegetables covered, if needed.
• Drain the vegetables and let cool for 10 minutes before handling.
• While still warm, peel the potatoes, carrots, and beets.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• Shred the carrots and beets.
• Place in separate bowls.
• Finely chop the potatoes.
• On a pretty serving platter, place a ring mold or the ring from a springform pan . This salad can also be assembled free form in a round or oval shape or in a 13 by 9-inch pan.
• Place all of the chopped potatoes in the ring, covering the bottom. Pat carefully into an even layer.
• Spread 1/3 of the mayonnaise to completely cover the potatoes.
• Place half of the beets in a thin layer on top.
• Then add half of the carrots.
• Place half of the finely chopped onion on top of the carrot.
• Use all of the chopped pickled herring to cover the onions.
• Spread another 1/3 of the mayonnaise to cover the herring.
• Layer with the remaining carrots and then the onion.
• Add the chopped eggs on top.
• Sprinkle over black pepper to taste.
• Cover with the remaining mayonnaise.
• Add the rest of the beets.
• Carefully pack down the beets so there's nothing else showing.
• Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
• When it's time to serve, carefully remove the ring, if using, so the layers of the salad are shown.
• If desired, place the sliced hardboiled eggs on top of the salad to decorate it.
• Garnish with chopped dill or parsley.
• Serve and enjoy.

RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, combine sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; pour over hot potatoes. Cool to room temperature., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add to potatoes. Stir in beets, celery and pickles. Combine mayonnaise, salt and pepper; gently stir into potato mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled.