Russian Salad

This is a cold salad, which usually consists of finely chopped boiled vegetables, meat or fish, seasoned with mayonnaise. Its texture is soft, with a creamy coating of mayonnaise, and the taste combines sweet, salty and sour notes. In different versions, the salad may have different degrees of density.

Composition (Typical recipe):

The main ingredients that you will find in most versions include:

• Potatoes: Boiled and diced.
• Carrots: Boiled and diced.
• Green peas: Canned or boiled.
• Pickled cucumbers: Finely chopped (sometimes pickled gherkins).
• Eggs: Hard boiled and finely chopped.
• Meat or fish (optional):
  • Traditionally: boiled sausage (for example, doctor's sausage).
  • Other options: boiled chicken, ham, crab sticks, shrimp, tuna (depends on the region and preferences).
• Mayonnaise: The main dressing that combines all the ingredients.
• Salt and pepper: To add flavor.
• Additional ingredients (vary):
  • Herbs (dill, parsley) for decoration and flavor.
  • Onion (finely chopped, sometimes pickled).
  • Apples (to add sweetness and crispness).
  • Capers.