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Insalata Russa

Enjoy it as an appetizer or, like in Spain, as a tapas with your favorite cocktail.Transport yourself to an Italian restaurant or Spanish cafe and enjoy a few relaxing moments.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
59 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 536 kcal
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes boiled, peeled, and cut into small cubes
  • 4 eggs hard-boiled
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 16 ounces Italian Mix Giardiniera
  • 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cornichons chopped (optional)
  • 16 ounces mayonnaise
  • 10 ounces tuna in oil drained
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. Boil the cubed potatoes with sea salt until done but not falling apart. Drain well and set aside to cool off. Cook the peas in a small pan with some water until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Chop 3 of the hard-boiled eggs into small cubes. Slice the remaining egg and set it aside (used for garnishing)
  3. Cut in small pieces the Giardiniera and add them to a large bowl. Add the peas, tuna, rinsed caper, mustard, chopped eggs, chopped cornichons, salt and pepper, half of the mayonnaise. Mix well.
  4. Add the cooled diced potatoes to the bowl and mix well. Add more mayonnaise as you go along until you have a soft consistency salad. Taste to adjust the flavor.
  5. Let the Insalata rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, decorate with the sliced egg, and serve.

Notes

  • Make sure that the potatoes are at room temperature before mixing it with the mayonnaise.

Nutrition Information

Calories 536kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 450mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 9.1mg (10%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 536

% Daily Value*

Calories 536kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 597mg 25%
Potassium 450mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.