Portuguese salada russa

Salada Russa is a popular dish in Portugal. People often serve it at family get-togethers, barbecues, or holidays. This salad is colorful and creamy.

It mixes diced vegetables with a tasty mayonnaise dressing. It’s great for warm days or with grilled fish and meats.

Ingredients:

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 cup green beans, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 1 (5-ounce) can tuna in olive oil, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Boil salted water in a large pot.
2. Add the potatoes, carrots, and green beans.
3. Cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
4. In the last 2 minutes, add the peas.
5. Drain the veggies and let them cool completely.
6. In a big bowl, mix the cooled vegetables, diced eggs, and tuna.
7. Flake the tuna into smaller bits.
8. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and lemon juice.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Pour the dressing over the veggies and mix gently until everything is coated.
11. Move the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley.
12. Serve chilled or at room temperature.