Besides salads being the ideal candidates for appetizers that stimulate the taste buds, now the salads that are light and fresh are also a fantastic choice. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s head to the kitchen with TasteVN and go through the super simple yet delicious and attractive recipe for Russian salad that everyone will fall in love with right away!
1. Russian Salad
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Russian Salad For 3 people
Potatoes 2 pieces Carrots 2 pieces Cucumbers 2 pieces Onions 1 piece Corn 2 pieces (or 1 can) Peas 400 gr (or 1 can) Pork sausage 400 gr Mayonnaise 260 gr Vinegar 2 teaspoons Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Common spices a little (salt/sugar/MSG)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh cucumbers
- When buying, you should choose cucumbers that are bright green in color, evenly colored, and free from blemishes or yellow spots as these indicate old cucumbers.
- You should select straight cucumbers that are not or only slightly curved. Long, evenly shaped cucumbers are the type with a crisp texture, which taste better than short, round cucumbers.
- Opt for heavy, firm cucumbers with smooth skin and no bumps.
- You should avoid cucumbers that are swollen, larger in the middle, or have a large head and a small tail (and vice versa) as these are old cucumbers, with many seeds, hard, and not tasty.
How to choose fresh onions
- When buying, you should select bulbs with thin, shiny, evenly colored skin, and feel dry and firm to the touch.
- An onion with many long roots indicates that it is still fresh. Therefore, if you choose bulbs with more roots, the flavor will be better and the storage time will be longer.
- Conversely, avoid choosing bulbs that have completely lost their roots as these will not be fresh and will spoil faster.
- Avoid selecting bulbs that have sprouted, have hard and soft spots, and uneven colors as these onions are not fresh and may taste bitter.
How to choose delicious, quality pork sausage
- To buy good pork sausage, you need to purchase from reputable and quality suppliers. For packaged products, you need to carefully check the packaging and expiration date.
- Quality pork sausage usually has a pale pink color, and the cut surface of the sausage has many holes.
- In addition, good pork sausage often has a light, pleasant smell of meat combined with the aroma of the wrapping leaves (such as banana leaves, dong leaves,…).
- If the sausage shows signs of mold, sliminess, dark spots, sour or strange smells, or if the banana leaf wrapping is moldy, please discard it immediately!
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How to make Russian Salad
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Preparation of raw ingredients
Peel the carrots, trim the ends of the cucumber, peel the onion, wash everything thoroughly, and then dice them into separate bowls.
Boil 500ml of water, pour the boiling water into the bowl of onions and blanch 2 – 3 times; taste to ensure the onion is no longer pungent, then drain and return it to the bowl.
Using the pot of boiling water just used to blanch the onions, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and then boil the potatoes and carrots until cooked. Remove them to drain and cool slightly before adding them to the bowl. Each type should be boiled for about 5 minutes from when the water starts boiling!
Add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning to each bowl of carrots, cucumber, onion, and potato, which includes: seasoning powder, monosodium glutamate, sugar, and vinegar, mix well and set aside.
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Make Russian Salad
Put all the ingredients into a bowl, gradually add 260g of mayonnaise and mix well. Stop when you find it to your desired creaminess.
You can serve it on a plate to eat right away or put it in the refrigerator refrigerator for about 30 minutes before eating for a better taste!
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Final Product
This Russian salad is suitable as an appetizer for parties or as a substitute for stir-fried dishes in daily meals.
It can be served with boiled chicken eggs or quail eggs. This dish is suitable for all ages, especially children, as it is a great choice when kids are picky about vegetables.
2. Traditional Russian Salad
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Traditional Russian Salad Serves 3 people
Cold cuts 300 gr Peas 150 gr Potatoes 2 tubers Cucumbers 2 pieces Carrots 2 tubers Dill 5 sprigs Eggs 2 pieces Mayonnaise 320 gr Salt a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh, clean eggs
- Typically, fresh, clean eggs have an attractive, sturdy shell that does not show any unusual bumps.
- Additionally, a good egg will not make any sound when shaken; conversely, if you hear a liquid sound, it indicates the egg is spoiled.
- You should avoid buying eggs with cracked or broken shells, especially those leaking unusual fluids and emitting a foul smell, as these are eggs that have been stored too long and are no longer edible.
What are cold cuts? Where to buy?
- Cold cuts are known as a dish primarily made from pork, with a very appealing tender texture. Notably, cold cuts can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time without fear of spoilage.
- You can find cold cuts at supermarkets, markets, or order online through e-commerce sites. More conveniently, you can go directly to the website bachhoaxanh.com.
- Currently, cold cuts are sold at prices ranging from 39,000 to 100,000 VND/200gr (price updated in February 2022).
How to make traditional Russian Salad
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Prepare the ingredients
First, for the potatoes and carrots, you should use a peeling knife to peel them, then wash them directly under running water until clean, and let them drain. At the same time, soak the potatoes in a bowl of diluted salt water for 3 – 5 minutes, then wash them again and let them drain.
Cucumbers and peas should also be washed with water until clean and drained. After that, use a knife to cut the potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and ham into small cubes.
Finally, for the dill, remove any wilted or damaged parts, then wash it with clean water about 1 – 2 times, let it drain, and chop finely.
Tip: To prevent the salad from releasing too much water, when preparing the cucumber, you should remove the seeds!
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Boiling vegetables
After preparing the ingredients, you place a pot on the stove with 500ml of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the water boils, reduce to medium heat, and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt along with all the carrots, and boil for 10 – 15 minutes.
When you see the water boiling again and the carrots become clearer, they are done. You turn off the heat, quickly remove the carrots to a bowl of cold water and soak for 3 – 5 minutes, then drain.
You can follow the same method to boil potatoes and peas. However, for potatoes, you should boil them for 15 – 20 minutes, while peas should be boiled for about 5 – 10 minutes, until they are soft, then turn off the heat, rinse with clean water, and drain.
Finally, you place a new pot on the stove with 300ml of water and 2 eggs, and boil them over medium heat for 10 – 15 minutes. Once the eggs are cooked, turn off the heat, remove them to cool, then peel and slice them thinly lengthwise.
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Mixing salad
After boiling the vegetables, take a plate or bowl and add all the prepared ingredients including: potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, peas, ham, 1/2 of the dill, and 320g of mayonnaise (about 3/4 of a 430g jar of mayonnaise).
Next, use a spoon to mix thoroughly until everything is well combined. Finally, season to taste and arrange on the plate along with the sliced eggs and the remaining dill to complete the dish.
Tip: To make the salad delicious while retaining the natural crunch and sweetness of the vegetables, you should let all the ingredients cool completely before mixing with the mayonnaise!
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Final product
The traditional Russian salad with its eye-catching colors from the combined ingredients is truly a must-try.
When enjoying, everyone will be captivated by the deliciousness of the vegetables along with the creamy eggs, especially the rich taste from the mayonnaise without being greasy at all!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Potatoes
- When buying, you should choose potatoes with smooth skin; these will be sweet and nutritious when eaten.
- Fresh and delicious potatoes will feel firm in your hand, the tuber is hard, not soft or wilted.
- Do not buy potatoes that have sprouted or have skins that have turned green, as these can be very harmful to health.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Carrots
- When buying, you should choose carrots that are straight, with smooth skin, bright color, and feel firm and heavy in your hand.
- Avoid choosing those with thick, large shoulders, as these are usually carrots with large cores, which are not sweet and low in nutrients.
- Do not choose those that are misshapen, dark in color, bruised, or have unusual spots.
How to choose fresh and delicious cucumbers
- When buying, you should choose cucumbers that are bright green, evenly colored, with no bruises or yellow spots as these are signs that the cucumbers are old.
- You should select straight cucumbers, with little to no curvature. Long, evenly shaped cucumbers are the type that is crunchy and tastier than shorter, round cucumbers.
- Opt for heavier cucumbers that are firm, with a smooth skin and no bumps.
- You should avoid buying cucumbers that bulge out, are thick in the middle, or have a large head and a small tail (and vice versa) because these are old cucumbers with many seeds, tough, and not tasty.
With the presence of Russian salad, your senses will certainly be awakened immediately by the appeal of this wonderful dish, which is truly amazing! Wishing you success!
