Ensaladilla Rusa — Spanish Potato Salad (Spain)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Traditional Ensaladilla Rusa Recipe from Spain
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Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
1 large carrot , diced
5 tablespoons frozen green peas
2/3 cup green beans , chopped into bite-size pieces
1/2 medium onion , chopped
1 small red bell pepper , chopped
4 small gherkins , sliced
2 tablespoons capers
12 stuffed green olives
1 hard-cooked egg , sliced thin
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
413
Sugar
9g
Fat
31g
Ensaladilla Rusa, or Spanish potato salad, is a traditional salad from Spain and is a common dish served in tapas bars and restaurants. The salad is similar to a potato salad, but it has a Spanish twist with the addition of peppers, capers, olives, and gherkins. The salad is typically served cold, making it a refreshing meal during summers. It's an excellent dish to serve as a side or a main course for lunch or dinner.

Instructions

1.Peel the potatoes and chop them into bite-size pieces. Boil the potatoes along with the diced carrots until cooked and tender.
2.Add the frozen peas and chopped green beans to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes.
3.Remove the pot from heat and strain the vegetables.
4.In a mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper.
5.Add the boiled vegetables to the mixing bowl and toss the salad to coat the vegetables with the dressing.
6.Further add chopped onions, red bell pepper, sliced gherkins, capers, green olives, and sliced boiled egg to the mixing bowl and stir to combine everything together.

PROS

Ensaladilla Rusa is a nutritious salad that combines the goodness of vegetables and eggs.

The recipe is straightforward, and the salad can be made in advance.

CONS

The recipe calls for mayonnaise, which can be high in calories.
It’s advisable to use a low-fat version.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of vitamins and minerals as it uses boiled potatoes, green beans, carrot, peas, and peppers.
The salad also contains egg which is high in protein and can help build and repair our muscles.

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