Russian Chicken Salad
Indulge in the classic, hearty flavors of Russian Chicken Salad, a beloved dish celebrated for its vibrant medley of textures and creamy richness. This traditional salad combines tender, diced chicken breast with perfectly boiled potatoes, carrots, and eggs, offering a wholesome base for its signature ingredients—tangy pickles and sweet, buttery peas. Tossed in a velvety mayonnaise dressing with just the right amount of seasoning, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for special occasions or everyday meals. Ready in under an hour and best served chilled, this versatile salad can be enjoyed as a satisfying side dish or a light main course. Perfect for anyone seeking to explore authentic Russian cuisine, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (approximately 300-400g) chicken breast
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 3 large eggs
- 3 medium pickles
- 1 cup (canned or frozen) peas
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by boiling the chicken breast in a pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked. Allow it to cool, then dice it into small, bite-sized cubes and set aside.
2. In a separate pot, boil the potatoes and carrots in their skins for 15-20 minutes, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove from the pot, let them cool, peel them, and dice into small cubes.
3. Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of water and boiling for 10 minutes. Once cooked, cool them in ice water, peel, and dice into small pieces.
4. If using frozen peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and cool. If using canned peas, simply drain and rinse.
5. Dice the pickles into small cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size as the other ingredients.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, and peas.
7. Add the mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Gently mix the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated and incorporated.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a creamier texture, you can add a bit more mayonnaise, if desired.
9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve the Russian Chicken Salad cold as a side dish or a main course. Optionally, garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.1 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.1 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1395 mg | 465% | |
| Sodium | 8485 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 240.9 g | 482% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 6599 mg | 140% | |
*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.
