Potato Recipe of the Month

Classic Russian Salad

• 1 lb new potatoes – scrubbed, boiled, cooled & diced
• 1/2 lb carrots – peeled, boiled & diced
• 1/2 lb cooked runner beans – diagonally sliced
• 1/4 lb peas – boiled & drained
• 3 eggs – hardboiled, separated & chopped
• 1 tbsp pickled gherkins – drained & chopped
• 1 tbsp capers – rinsed & drained
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley – chopped
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 pint mayonnaise

1. Mix the oil and vinegar together

2. Put the potatoes, carrots, beans, gherkins, peas & capers in a large mixing bowl then pour on the vinegar and oil. Season and mix well. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours.

3. Remove, add the eggs and parsley then pour on the mayonnaise. Mix well and serve.