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.

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Ingredients for Spanish Potato Salad-Ensalada Rusa Recipe

  • 1.17 Medium potatoes
  • 0.33 Roasted Red Peppers
  • 2.67 ounce 1 can of peas and carrots
  • 0.33 Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 1 ounce 1 can tuna
  • 0.17-0.33 cup Prepared mayonnaise or make your own home made mayonesa or mayonnaise
  • 0.67-0.83 Spears canned white asparagus
Nutrition
value
248
calories per serving
3 g Fat20 g Protein36 g Carbs11 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    20g
  • Carbs
    36g
  • Fiber
    11g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    36g
  • Protein
    20g
  • Fiber
    11g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    78mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    153mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    6mg
  • Vitamin B6
    20mg
  • Vitamin B9
    528mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    82mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    100mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    288mg
  • Selenium
    18mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats