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Spanish Potato Salad

Spanish Potato Salad | Ensaladilla Rusa

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 504 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 4 yukon gold potatoes (peeled) 2 1/4 lbs / 1 kilogram
  • 2 large carrots (peeled)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas 80 grams
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers (cut into small strips)
  • 1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olives (thinly sliced) 60 grams
  • 2 cans tuna in olive oil (drained) 4 oz / 110 grams each
  • 1 cup low fat mayonnaise 240 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped chives and olives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the potatoes into small bite-sized pieces that are 1/2 inch thick (1.25 cm), then add the potatoes into a stockpot in flat layer, along with the carrots, and fill with water just enough to cover the ingredients, then season generously with salt, and heat with a high heat

  2. In the meantime, add the eggs into a saucepan, then fill with water just enough to cover the eggs, add a fine sieve over the pan, and add in the frozen peas, heat with a high heat, once it comes to a boil remove the fine sieve with the peas, and place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat

  3. About 15 to 20 minutes after turning on the heat on the potatoes and carrots, they should be cooked through, you can always pierce them with a toothpick to ensure they are done, you don't want to overboil the potatoes, otherwise they will break apart, remove the stockpot from the heat and drain into a colander, rinse under cold water, and then shake off any excess water

  4. Add the potatoes into a large bowl, finely chop the carrots and add over the potatoes

  5. After leaving the eggs for exactly 10 minutes and they are hard-boiled, transfer the eggs into a bowl with iced water, let them sit for a couple of minutes, then peel the eggs, using a box grater, finely shred the eggs

  6. Add the shredded eggs over the potatoes, along with the peas, chopped shallot, chopped roasted red bell peppers, sliced olives, and the tuna, season with salt & pepper

  7. Add the mayonnaise into a separate bowl, along with the grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together, pour over the potato salad, and mix together until well mixed

  8. Transfer the potato salad into a large serving dish, garnish with olives and chopped chives, serve at room temperature or even chilled, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Potato Salad | Ensaladilla Rusa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 219mg73%
Sodium 686mg30%
Potassium 1159mg33%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 6640IU133%
Vitamin C 53mg64%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.