This Russian Salad is a creamy, flavorful classic made with tender potatoes, carrots, peas, pickles, capers, eggs, and a rich homemade mayonnaise. Unlike store-bought versions, making your own mayonnaise gives the salad a fresh, velvety texture and a richer taste that elevates every bite.
Russian Salad with Homemade Mayonnaise
8
servings20
minutes20
minutes485
kcal40
minutesAuthentic Russian salad made with homemade mayonnaise. Creamy, fresh, and perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
Ingredients
- For the Mayonnaise
2 2 Egg Yolks
30 g 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
15 g 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
15 g 1 tbsp White Vinegar
280 g 1 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
15 g 1 tbsp Water
- For the Russian Salad
500 g 1.1 lb Boiled Potatoes
200 g 7 oz Carrots, blanched
200 g 7 oz Peas, blanched
200 g 7 oz Pickled Cucumbers, diced
50 g 1/3 cup Capers
2-3 2-3 Hard-boiled Eggs
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Homemade Mayonnaise
Recipe directions
- Prepare the Homemade Mayonnaise
- In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk well.
- While continuously whisking (or using an immersion blender), slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil until the mayonnaise becomes thick and creamy.
- Stir in the water.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
- Prepare the Vegetables
- Boil the potatoes until fork tender.
- Allow them to cool completely.
- Blanch the carrots and peas for 5 minutes once the water reaches a boil.
- Immediately transfer them to ice water to preserve their vibrant color.
- Assemble the Salad
- Dice the potatoes, carrots, pickles, and hard-boiled eggs into small cubes.
- Place half of the homemade mayonnaise in a large bowl.
- Add the potatoes.
- Add the carrots.
- Add the peas.
- Add the diced pickles.
- Add the capers.
- Add the chopped eggs.
- Fold in the remaining mayonnaise.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor and texture.
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