Spanish Potato Salad-Ensalada Rusa Recipe

The name for potato salad in spain is ensaladilla rusa, or russian salad. Why? It is said that a russian invented the salad in the late 19th century. We don't know what the original russian salad was like, but the spanish have made their own version and eat it as a tapa or a side dish. Many families even prepare home-made mayonnaise to dress it. Boiled, peeled potatoes are cut into chunks and dressed with mayonnaise. Then, tuna, cooked carrots and peas, boiled egg, and roasted red peppers are mixed in. The spanish like to decorate the potato salad with a layer of mayonnaise and white asparagus, red pepper and olives. This spanish potato salad recipe makes 6 servings.