Classic Russian Salad
1 serving
20 minutes
Classic Russian salad is a simple yet incredibly tasty dish that reflects the traditions of Russian cuisine. Its history begins in home kitchens where fresh vegetables and minimal ingredients create a light, refreshing taste. The combination of crunchy cucumbers and sweet tomatoes, complemented by spicy garlic and the tenderness of mayonnaise, makes this salad harmonious and aromatic. Black pepper adds a slight spiciness while salt enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish dishes. Due to its simplicity in preparation and availability of ingredients, it has become an integral part of family lunches and festive tables, filling meals with warmth and comfort.
1
Prepare the ingredients. Let the vegetables sit at room temperature for about an hour.
2
Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters.
- Large cherry tomatoes: 200 g
3
Cut a regular tomato into cubes.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
4
Salt the tomatoes.
- Salt: to taste
5
Send the tomatoes to the bowl.
6
Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon
7
Mix well.
8
Cut the cucumbers into cubes.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
9
To salt.
- Salt: to taste
10
Send cucumbers to the tomatoes. Then mix.
11
Peel the garlic.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
12
Crush the garlic with a chef's knife.
13
Then cut.
14
Add garlic to the salad.
15
Add ground pepper and mix. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes, then mix again and serve.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
