Russian Potato Salad from Costa Rica Recipe
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Russian Potato Salad from Costa Rica

By: JHoozky 
"This is a great recipe my aunt used to make while I lived In Costa Rica. It is a typical Costa Rican dish believed to have originated in Russia. Peas are optional but I prefer without. It's an easy Russian salad with a very pretty color. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and finely chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the potatoes into a pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow the potatoes to cool.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and dice once cold.
  3. Place the potatoes, beets, eggs, and mayonnaise into a bowl, mix well, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 212 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Grandma Lizzy   view full review
I have been making this for years but didn't know it was Russian. I personally like it. I do...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by VER   view full review
I've lived in Costa Rica for 7 years and this is my favorite salad. We call it Ensalada Rusa....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by KIMAR   view full review
A unique potato salad. As one reviewer suggested, I used pickled beets which really had a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by Colette   view full review
Any recipe that has beets in it, is good in my opinion. I add 3 cooked chopped hard boiled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used the option of adding peas, and cooked fresh beets instead of using the canned variety. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by KLEONARD   view full review
This is truly a delicious and unique potato salad. I make as is with the exception of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by Maggie C   view full review
It's a great recipe! nevertheless,I do add some lemon juice ... but this just a matter of taste!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2012 by MARIAM   view full review
Really good recipe if you want a change from the usual potato salad, especially if you like...

 

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