Creamy Eastern European Vegetable Salad
The Salad That Tastes Like Childhood . Eastern European Vegetable Salad
Some dishes just stick with you. Not because thev’re fancy or complicated, but because thev
showed up on the table during the best moments birthdays, holidays, family gatherings. For me, it’s
that salad. You know, the one with all the veggies, a little tang, a little crunch, and a whole lot of
comfort.
It starts simple: carrots and potatoes, boiled until they’re perfectly tender. Nothing mushy-just soft enough to mix, but still holding their own. Then come the extras that make it special: chopped
pickles (don’t skip these, seriously), a bit of leek ornred onion for that bite, some apple for sweetness (yes, apple!), and hard-boiled eggs for richness.
European Vegetable Salad
A nostalgic, comforting salad perfect for
gatherings--or just when vou need a little jov in a
bowl.
Ingredients
- • 3 medium carrots, cooked peeled and chopped
- • 3 medium potatoes, cooked peeled and chopped
- • 1 cup cooked peas (fresh or frozen)
- • 3-4 pickles, finely chopped
- • 1 small leek or ½ red onion, finely chopped
- • 1 apple (sweet-tart like Gala),
- peeled and chopped
- - cup of sweet peas frozen
- • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- • 2-3 tbsp Dijon mustard (adjust to taste)
- • 4-5 tbsp mayonnaise
- • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the veggies: Boil the carrots, potatoes,
and peas in salted water until tender but not
mushv. Drain and let cool.
2. Prep the rest: While veggies cool, chop the
pickles, leek/onion, apple, and hard-boiled
eggs.
3. Mix it all up: In a large bowl, combine
everything. Add Dijon mustard and mayo. Mix
gently until cream and well combined
4. Season to taste: Add salt and pepper as
needed.
5. Chill and serve: Let it chill in the fridge for at
least 30 minutes before serving. Even better the
next day!
simple ingredients that doesnt take long to prep . My all time favorite vegetable salad
This salad isn’t just food-it’s a time machine. remember standing in the kitchen as a kid,
watching it come together, sneaking bites when no one was looking, and always hoping there’d be
leftovers the next dav (rarely happened). It was only made on big occasions, which made it feel
even more special. Still does If you’ve never tried a salad like this, do yourself a
favor. Chop, cook, mix, and taste. You might just find your own version of childhood in a spoonful.
Here is another childhood recipe .. Stuffed eggs .. See details HERE
How about delish dessert .. Must try my mama SZARLOTKA .. DETAILS HERE
