Recipe: Ensalada Rusa

Makes 6 portions| Prep Time 20 minutes | Cooking Time 15 minutes | Resting time:1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 pound yukon gold or other soft potatoes
• 2 large carrots
• 1/2 cup sweet peas
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
2. Peel the carrots and cut into small cubes or small medallions (if your carrots are too small you will not have the choice)
3. Blanch the potatoes, carrots and the sweet peas (if fresh) separately until just tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking when the vegetables are just done but not mushy.
4. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and add salt to taste.