Receta de Ensalada Rusa Española con Remolacha

Ingredientes

• 4 potatoes
• 2 beets
• 1 carrot
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Extra virgin olive oil (for the dressing)

Preparación

1. 1

   In a small pot, cook the two eggs...: In a small pot, cook the two eggs for 13 minutes in boiling water. Let them cool, peel them, and set them aside.

2. 2

   Wash the potatoes with a lot of water...: Wash the potatoes with a lot of water and a brush to remove all the dirt (it is important since they go with the skin for the salad). Cut the potatoes into medium-sized cubes.

3. 3

   Wash and peel the carrot. Cut it into...: Wash and peel the carrot. Cut it into small cubes.

4. 4

   Wash and peel the beets. Cut it in...: Wash and peel the beets. Cut it in size similar to that of the potatoes.

5. 5

   Fill a pot with water and bring to...: Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and carrots and beets.

6. 6

   When it boils, lower the heat to medium,...: When it boils, lower the heat to medium, and continue cooking for 15 minutes (in total it will take about 30 minutes). After that time they should be cooked, prick them with a knife or fork to verify that they have the correct texture.

7. 7

   When they are ready, remove them from the...: When they are ready, remove them from the heat, pass them through a strainer to remove the water, and let them cool.

8. 8

   Once they are at room temperature you can...: Once they are at room temperature you can start preparing the salad, or take the vegetables to the fridge to cool completely for a couple of hours.

9. 9

   Put the carrot, potato, and beet in a...: Put the carrot, potato, and beet in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Put a generous amount of olive oil for the dressing of the beetroot and potato salad (about 7 to 10 tablespoons).

10. 10

    Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters and also...: Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters and also chop some fresh cilantro and mix them into the potato and beet salad. It is now ready to serve.