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Vlašský salát

Cultural Context

Vlašský salát, or Czech Potato Salad, has its roots in Central European cuisine, often served during festive occasions like Christmas or New Year's celebrations. This dish reflects the Czech love for hearty, comforting food, combining simple ingredients into a flavorful salad. Today, variations exist across the globe, with many incorporating local ingredients or twists on the traditional recipe.

CzechCZside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
3 small potatoes
10 mini carrots
2 dill pickles
1 teaspoon pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/3 cup cooked peas (canned)
1 cup organic mayonnaise
4 slices of ham (4 oz)

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still adds protein.

1

Boil 3 small potatoes in water for 30 minutes until tender.

2

Boil 10 mini carrots in water for 30 minutes until soft.

3

Slice 4 oz of ham into thin strips and place in a mixing bowl.

4

Cut 2 dill pickles into small slices and add to the bowl.

5

Once the potatoes and carrots are done, drain the water and let them cool.

6

Peel the skin off the potatoes and cut them into small pieces.

7

Cut the carrots into small pieces and add them to the bowl with ham and pickles.

8

Add 1/3 cup of cooked peas, 1 teaspoon of pickle juice, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard to the bowl.

9

Mix the ingredients together before adding 1 cup of mayonnaise.

10

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

strainermixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsmayonnaise

Also Known As

Czech Potato SaladVlašský Salát

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