Ensaladilla Rusa
Discover the vibrant flavors of **Ensaladilla Rusa**, a classic Spanish potato salad that's as easy to prepare as it is crowd-pleasing! Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or as a refreshing appetizer, this recipe combines tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp peas with the creamy richness of mayonnaise for a satisfying base. Toss in protein-packed canned tuna and chunks of hard-boiled eggs for added substance, then finish with a garnishing of briny olives for a burst of savory goodness. This comforting dish is ready in just 40 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal make-ahead option. Whether you're looking for a hearty side dish or a light meal, **Spanish potato salad** is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potatoes
- 150 grams Carrots
- 100 grams Frozen peas
- 200 grams Canned tuna
- 3 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
- 200 grams Mayonnaise
- 50 grams Olives
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots into small cubes.
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring it to a boil.
Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the boiling water and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy.
In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the boiling water.
Once cooked, drain the vegetables and set them aside to cool.
Meanwhile, hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
After boiling, transfer the eggs to cold water to cool. Once cooled, peel and dice them.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, carrots, peas, and the drained canned tuna.
Add the diced eggs to the mixture.
Stir in the mayonnaise, making sure all ingredients are well coated and mixed.
Season the salad with black pepper and additional salt if needed.
Garnish with olives and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 823 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 549 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
