Classic Russian Salad Recipe: Creamy, Crunchy, and Refreshing
35 minutes
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About Classic Russian Salad Recipe: Creamy, Crunchy, and Refreshing
This classic Russian Salad recipe is a delightful blend of creamy mayonnaise dressing and crisp, fresh vegetables. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish for potlucks, parties, or a light and satisfying lunch. The simple yet elegant flavors will impress your guests, and the preparation is surprisingly easy!Our recipe features a balanced combination of English cucumbers, apples, pineapple, carrots, green beans, and potatoes, all tossed in a homemade dressing of mayonnaise, cream, lemon juice, honey, and a touch of mustard. Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful salad – a timeless classic with a modern twist!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total35 minutes
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Cream sour
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Mustard Powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Pepper black, freshly ground, or to taste
Vegetables & Fruits
- 2 English Cucumbers and diced, peeled, seeded
- 1 Apple and diced, cored, medium-sized, peeled
- 1/2 cup Pineapple chopped, fresh or canned
- 2 Carrots medium-sized, peeled and diced
- 4 ounce Beans green, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Potatoes boiled and diced, medium-sized
- 1/2 cup Grapes halved, seedless
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables and Fruits
- Cut the English cucumbers into small dice after peeling and removing the seeds.
- Dice the peeled and cored apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the pineapple (fresh or canned) into small pieces.
- Dice the peeled carrots into small, even pieces.
- Trim and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces. If using fresh, blanch them briefly in boiling water for optimal texture.
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and dice them into cubes.
- Halve the seedless grapes.
Make the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard powder, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Chill
- In a large bowl, gently combine all the prepared vegetables and fruits.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable and fruit mixture.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This also helps the salad to chill completely, resulting in crispier vegetables and a more enjoyable texture.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Perfect Russian Salad
- For best results, use high-quality mayonnaise and sour cream. Homemade is even better!
- To prevent the apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your liking. If using a very tart apple, you may want to add a bit more.
- Feel free to experiment with other vegetables and fruits such as bell peppers or peas.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gSodium: 855mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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Such a tempting dish! Thank you.
Looks so appetizing! Thank you for posting.
This is so tempting! Thank you.
This looks so appetizing! Thank you.