Top 7 Russian Salad Recipes You Must Try

Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium green cabbage (thinly shredded)
• 2 cucumbers
• 1/2 cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sunflower oil)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions:

• Place the shredded cabbage in a clean bowl. Rinse the cabbage 2-3 times with water, then use a towel to squeeze out excess moisture. This step helps make the salad crispier and fresher.
• Cut off both ends of the cucumbers, wash them with saltwater and clean water. Slice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Add cucumbers, dill, and green onions to the bowl with the cabbage.
• Season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar, then toss the mixture well. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Serve the cabbage salad in a bowl and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower (chopped, soaked in salted water, rinsed and drained)
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup diced onion
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 2 boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• A few chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

• Boil water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the cauliflower and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes until tender, then drain.
• While the cauliflower is cooking, mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Combine the cooked cauliflower with the onion, celery, eggs, and the prepared dressing. Add paprika and garnish with green onions to make the salad more colorful. Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower (chopped, soaked in salted water, rinsed and drained)
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup onion, peeled and diced
• 1/3 cup celery, diced
• 2 boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• A few sprigs of chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

• Boil a pot of water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add cauliflower and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until soft. Drain well.
• While the cauliflower cooks, mix all the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, adjusting seasonings to taste.
• Toss the boiled cauliflower with onion, celery, boiled eggs, and the dressing mixture. Add a pinch of chili powder and garnish with green onions for extra color. Serve and enjoy your salad.

Ingredients:

• 280 grams of fresh white mushrooms (trimmed, soaked in warm water to soften, rinsed, and diced)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 10-12 minutes, until they turn golden brown and dry out. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked mushrooms with the remaining ingredients, including the eggs. Toss everything together until well mixed. Serve the mushroom and egg salad on a plate and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 red or green apple
• 1 pear
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 potato
• 100 grams canned sweet corn
• 1 carrot
• 100 grams peas
• 2 sausages
• 2 eggs
• 1 chicken breast
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• Mayonnaise

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients:

• Chicken breast: Wash thoroughly with saltwater.
• Peas: Wash and cook in boiling water until tender.
• Potato: Clean, boil until soft, peel, and dice.
• Carrot: Peel, wash, cook until soft, and dice.
• Sausages: Dice.
• Bell pepper: Clean, remove seeds, and dice.
• Apple, pear: Wash, peel, and dice.
• Combine all diced ingredients (except chicken and eggs) in a bowl and refrigerate for 3–6 hours to chill and firm up.

Step 2: Cook the eggs and chicken:

• Boil the eggs and chicken. Peel the eggs and cut them into quarters (or smaller if desired). Let the chicken cool, then cut it into small cubes, similar to the other diced ingredients.

Step 3: Make the dressing:

• In a large bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise with mustard, sugar, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are blended together.

Step 4: Assemble the fruit salad:

• Take the chilled vegetables and fruits out of the fridge. Add the diced chicken and gently toss them. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together.
• Finally, add the boiled eggs and mix gently once more. Your Russian fruit salad is now ready to serve!
• Arrange the salad on a plate and enjoy with family and friends!

Ingredients:

• 100g carrots
• 200g potatoes
• 50g sweet corn
• 200g sweet pears
• 200g smoked sausages
• 100g green peas
• 2 boiled eggs
• Mayonnaise dressing

Instructions:

Prepare the ingredients:

• Cut carrots into small cubes.
• Peel and dice potatoes into cubes.
• Separate corn kernels from the cob.
• Peel pears, cut into cubes, and soak them in ice water for 15 minutes to maintain their crispness and color.
• Slice smoked sausages into bite-sized pieces.

Cook the vegetables:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, adding 1 teaspoon of salt. Once boiling, add the potatoes, corn, and carrots. Cook for about 7 minutes. Afterward, remove them and place them in a bowl of ice water to preserve the color and crunch.
• Next, add the green peas and boil for 10 minutes, then cool in the same ice water bath.
• Finally, add the sausages and boiled eggs to the ice water mixture.

Assemble the salad:

• Drain all the ingredients and place them in a mixing bowl. For the eggs, separate the egg whites, chop them into small pieces, and mash the yolks.
• Add the diced carrots, peas, pears, potatoes, and sausages to the bowl. Top with mayonnaise dressing and sprinkle the mashed egg yolk on top. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Serving:

• This Russian vegetable salad boasts vibrant colors and a delightful crunch from the fresh vegetables, perfectly balanced with the creamy richness of mayonnaise. It's an irresistible treat!

Ingredients:

• 2 green apples (preferably slightly sour)
• 1 potato
• 1 carrot
• 100 grams of canned peas
• 100 grams of corn kernels
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 chicken breast
• 1 egg
• Seasonings: sugar, salt, mayonnaise

Preparation:

Prepare the ingredients

• Boil the potatoes, carrots, eggs, corn kernels, and chicken breast until cooked.
• Remove them and refrigerate for 3-6 hours to allow the ingredients to firm up, then dice them into small cubes.
• Peel the apples and chop them into small pieces.

Mix the salad

• Put all the diced ingredients in a bowl, add ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Stir well to combine.

Final Product

• Serve the Russian salad with apples on a plate and enjoy immediately. You'll experience a refreshing, crunchy, and sweet salad that's light and appetizing.