The traditional Russian salad is made from potatoes, peas, meat and carrots combined with other ingredients that can vary depending on the cook’s preferences. Although it is a typical dish of hot times, we can taste it in any season of the year. we teach you how to prepare a very simple and quick Colombian Russian salad with chicken. Of course, it is important to clarify that there is not a single Colombian Russian salad recipe, since in Colombia this popular dish is made in multiple ways. Each family brings their personal touch, whether by incorporating different ingredients, adding spices or changing the sauce. In any case, we obtain a delicious, easy and very fast potato salad.
Next, we share a proposal that includes peas, carrot, onion, sausage and pepper, in addition to the essential ingredients, which are potatoes and mayonnaise. Keep reading to discover with us how to make a Colombian potato salad.
Ingredients to make Colombian Russian Salad:
- ½ kilogram of potatoes
- ½ kilogram of carrots
- 1 cup of peas
- 1 piece of chicken breast
- 2 cups of mayonnaise
- 1 can of medium cream or heavy cream
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons of mustard
- 1 cup of chopped zucchini
- 1 onion
How to make Colombian Russian Salad:
Cut the potatoes into small cubes and cook as usual. Do the same with the carrot.
Tip: You can cook both ingredients in the same pot.
Apart, cut the chicken breast into strips and cook it. Also boil the peas, although if you prefer you can add them to the pot where you have the potatoes and carrots.
Now that you have all the ingredients cooked, shred the chicken breast and mix it with the potatoes, carrot and peas. Likewise, add the chopped zucchini to the Colombian Russian salad.
In a separate container, mix the mayonnaise with the media cream or heavy cream, salt to taste, pepper, mustard and the grated onion. To make an authentic Colombian Russian salad, add this mixture to the previous ingredients and stir everything well.
Now that you have your salad made, transfer it to a refractory, garnish it with chopped parsley or coriander and store it in the refrigerator. The Colombian Russian salad is served cold, so wait until it is refrigerated to eat it.
