August 31, 2019

Recipe for Russian Salad

No Goan Wedding or Party is complete without a Russian Salad.

Russian Salad is my Mom's favourite and it has to be part of almost all ocassions celebrad at home! The best part about this recipe that I've shared is that the Mayonnaise is Home-made.

This is a creamy salad made out of finely cut boiled vegetables and some fruits mixed with Mayonnaise! It goes well with spicy gravies. Russian salad can also be served on salty Biscuits or Canapés or Croutons. You can also enjoy Russian Salad as a sandwich spread.

Do give it a try and share your feedback with me.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Starter

Keyword Mayonnaise salad, Russian Salad, Salad

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 20

Cooling time 5

Total Time 6 20

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Vegetables to be used

1 Large Potato(cut into small cubes)
100 gms Green Peas(after peeling)
100 gms French Beans(cut into small cubes)
100 gms Carrot(cut into small cubes)
100 gms Cucumber(cut into small cubes)

Fruits you can use(optional)

50 gms Grapes(cut into small cubes)
1 Apple(cut into small cubes)
50 Gms Pineapple(cut into small cubes)

Ingredients for the Mayonnaise

3 Large Eggs
3 Tspn Sugar(You can add more Sugar if you like it Sweet. I like to add a little extra Sugar)
1/2 Tspn White Vinegar
1/4 Tspn Pepper Powder
1/4 Tspn Mustard Powder
500 ml Refined Sunflower Oil(Do Not use oils which have strong flavours or else the Mayo won't taste good) You may land up using more or less oil depending on the size of the eggs

Other Ingredients

1 litre Water to boil the Vegetables
3 Tspn Salt
2 Tspn Oil

Instructions

Method of Boiling the Vegetables

Clean and Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and cut them into small cubes
In a Large Vessel, Add 1 litre water, 3 Tspn Salt and 2 Tspn Oil and Place it on High Flame
Note:- The Oil helps to keep the vegetables separated and not stick to each other
As soon as the water starts boiling, add the Potatoes, Peas, French Beans and Carrots into the vessel and let the vegetables cook till done
Note:- Do not over cook the vegetables
Once the Vegetables are cooked, Transfer them into a strainer and drain off all the water and keep it aside to cool at room temperature
Note:- You can keep the Vegetable stock if you like, to use it in Pulao, Curries, etc. If not using it immediately, you can store it in the deep freezer

Follow these steps to make the Mayonnaise

Add all the ingredients mentioned under the Mayonnaise section, except Oil, in a big mixer grinder and spin it for about 10 seconds(I use the start and stop method)
Note:- Please ensure that the Mixer jar, ring and cover are completely dry before adding the ingredients
Open the lid of the mixer jar, Add 1 table spoon of oil, cover the lid and spin again
Note:- Always use the start and stop method while rotating the mixer while making Mayonnaise
Too much pressure on the mixer will push the mayonnaise to split. Hence, always rotate (start and stop) it at the lowest speed
Also, if the mixer is continuously spinning, there could be chances of the Mayonnaise splitting
Keep adding 1 table spoon of oil and starting and stoping the mixer at intervals till the mixture turns thick
Once the Mayonnaise turns thick,it is ready to use
Tip:- To check if the mayo is done, just lift some with the help of a spoon. if it doesn't fall off the spoon easily, it means the Mayo is ready

Notes

If you add all the oil at the beginning or if you add too much of oil in one go, the Mayonnaise will split. So don't be in a hurry
For those who do not like/eat eggs and still wish to enjoy mayo, you can replace eggs with milk for the mayo(3 eggs = 1 cup milk). All other ingredients and method of preparation stays the same.
For those who do not like/eat Eggs and still wish to enjoy mayo, you can replace Eggs with milk for the mayo(3 eggs = 1 cup milk). All other ingredients and method of preparation stays the same.
You can store mayonnaise in an air tight glass jar in the fridge for upto 15days

For The Russian Salad

Once the Vegetables come down to room temperature, transfer the vegetables into a vessel or bowl and add the cut fruits and cucumber too
Now add the Mayonnaise to the Fruits and Vegetables and Mix well
Tuck the Bowl of Russian Salad into the refrigerator and serve once chilled.