Ensalada Rusa

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My Salvadoran sister-in-law's beet, potato, and egg salad.

Submitted by Linda V
Updated on September 28, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 beets, trimmed

  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place the beets into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and boil gently until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and let cool. Peel and dice the beets, and chill.

  2. Place the potatoes into a separate saucepan, add water to cover, and stir in salt. Boil the potato cubes until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes in a colander set in the sink, and chill.

  3. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and stir in 1 to 2 more teaspoons of salt. Very gently lower the eggs into the boiling water, making sure they don't hit the bottom of the pan and crack; simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the eggs to a bowl filled with ice and ice water, and let the eggs chill until thoroughly cold. Peel and dice the eggs.

  4. Mix the chilled beets, potato cubes, and eggs together in a salad bowl, and gently stir in mayonnaise to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

459 Calories
27g Fat
44g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 459
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 868mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1167mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.