Pink Russian Salad
Rossiki Salata (Russian Salad) is a great hit not only in Russia but also in countries like Greece and Rome. In these countries, it is a great hit during New Year’s celebration when served with cold cuts of turkey and chilled champagne
Ingredients
Beetroot – 2
Carrots – 3
Beans – 150 gm
Potatoes – 2
Eggs (boiled)- 3
Onion – 1
Green Chilli – 1
Salt and White Pepper powder (to taste)
White Vinegar – 2 tbsp
Preparation
Boil the beetroot, carrot & beans together. It is important to ensure that they are not overcooked. Boil the potatoes separately. Chop all the vegetables including the onion and green chilli into small pieces. Add chopped egg whites and mix with the vegetables.
For seasoning
Mash 1 egg yolk (discard the remaining egg yolks) and add vinegar, salt and pepper. Beat them together to form a paste. Add the seasoning to the vegetables and mix well.
Tasty Corn, Peas & Tuna Salad
Tuna has been a classic salad ingredient for ages. Besides having taste bud tingling qualities it is also rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
Tuna – 200 gm
Corn kernels – 500 gm
Peas – 100gm
Chilli Vinegar – 2 tbsp
Salt and white pepper powder – to taste
Iceberg Lettuce – For serving
Method
Cook the tuna with chilli vinegar, salt and white pepper. Boil the corn and peas lightly then mix tuna, peas and corn together in the pan. Add the additional mix of vinegar, salt and pepper, to give the dish a more tangy taste. Put it in the fridge till you are serving it. Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce leaves.