Dice and boil separately
Cut the potatoes and carrots into very small cubes and boil them separately.
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Ev Yapımı Rus Salatası – Turkish Russian Salad (Olivier) Recipe
A classic Turkish side salad of potatoes, carrots, peas and pickled gherkins dressed with mayonnaise.
Prep 15 minCook 15 minTotal 30 minServings 4Difficulty Easy
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Add the peas
Once the vegetables have cooled, add the boiled peas.
Add the gherkins
Dice the pickled gherkins and add them to the mixture.
Dress with mayonnaise
Stir in the mayonnaise and salt and mix well.
Chill and serve
Let the salad rest in the fridge before serving.
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