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Russian ham potato salad

Russian Ham Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes, peeled
  • 1 carrot (or more, to taste)
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 6 large pickles, cubed
  • 1 can (15 oz) peas, drained
  • ½ cup fully cooked ham, cubed (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (or to taste)

Utensils

  • Large pot
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Information

  • Cost: $$
  • Prep & cook time: ~45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (≈250 g each)

Preparation Method

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add potatoes and cook for 5–10 minutes. Add carrots and whole eggs; continue boiling for another 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  3. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Chop potatoes and carrot. Peel and chop eggs.
  5. In a large bowl, mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and dill.
  6. Stir in mayonnaise until evenly coated.
  7. Serve chilled.