Russian Tomato Salad Food

RUSSIAN TOMATO SALAD BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Mix garlic and olive oil in a small bowl and let sit for about 1 hour, or until needed.
• Mix the yogurt and sour cream together in a bowl until combined. Add the onions and tomatoes and toss until well coated. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in a refrigerator until needed.
• Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and ashy.
• Grill bread over hot charcoal, rotating as needed, until both sides are nicely toasted and slightly charred.
• Brush grilled bread with the garlic olive oil and use a slotted spoon to transfer the tomato salad over top of each. Excess dressing can be spooned over if desired. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

RUSSIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes into thick (approx. 3/8") slices, and place on a platter. They mostly should not overlap. Save the ends for nibbling.
• If using garlic, discard the center green shoot, and finely chop the garlic. Rub it over the tops of the tomato slices. I personally like the garlic, but I go easy - even a little can be strong/spicy.
• Put some mayo in the corner of a quart Freezer bag (not a snack, sandwich or storage bag - you need a strong bag.) Snip a small corner off the bag. (Fun Idea - could use a frosting tip for fun effects.).
• This is the fun part :-) Squeeze the mayo attractively onto the tomatoes. I use ribbons, stripes, swirls, etc. Nina used Lots of mayo, but you can use as much or little as you like.
• Sprinkle liberally with chopped dill. I might also sprinkle with some salt and pepper.

RUSSIAN TOMATO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a container and shake before using.

RUSSIAN WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the salad: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the bacon on a baking rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool, then crumble.
• Meanwhile, make the Russian dressing: Pulse the mayonnaise, garlic, red onion, pickle relish, ketchup and chili sauce in a food processor until slightly smooth. Add the eggs and pulse a few more times until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the iceberg wedges among 6 salad plates, spoon the Russian dressing over the tops, then garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped tomato.

RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until a fork can be easily inserted and removed, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. During the last 10 minutes, boil the hot dogs and eggs. Drain everything, and set aside to cool.
• Peel the potatoes, and cut into cubes. Chop hot dogs. Place everything in a large bowl, and mix in the pickles, onions and peas. Peel the eggs, and grate them on top of the salad. Add mayonnaise and salt to individual servings.

RUSSIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

RUSSIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients EXCEPT oil in blender.
• Cover and process for 30 seconds.
• Remove feeder cap; slowly add oil while processing on med.
• Process until smooth.
• Chill.

EASY RUSSIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the carrots and potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 4 mins, then throw in the peas and cook for 4 mins more until all the vegetables are tender. Drain, cool for a few mins, then tip into a bowl with the cornichons, mayonnaise and parsley, if using. Mix well and season to taste. Delicious with leftover roast beef or lamb, wedges of pork pie or cold sliced ham or chicken.

AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN SALAD 'OLIVYE'

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrot. Return mixture to a boil and add eggs; cook until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and slightly cool mixture. Chop potatoes and carrot; peel and chop eggs.
• Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and parsley together in a large bowl; stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.

GREEN TOMATO SALAD WITH RUSSIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss together the tomatoes, vinegar and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Line an oval or round platter with the tomato slices, overlapping them slightly and sliding in a red tomato slice at regular intervals.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt and ketchup. Stir in the capers and red onion. Spoon the dressing over the tomatoes. Sprinkle on the parsley, garnish with hard-boiled egg wedges, and serve.

RUSSIAN RADISH-TOMATO-MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel radish and slice finely.
• Slice tomatoes.
• Chop onion and mint finely.
• Combine all the ingredients and dress with oil, lemon juice.
• Season to taste.

RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, combine sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; pour over hot potatoes. Cool to room temperature., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add to potatoes. Stir in beets, celery and pickles. Combine mayonnaise, salt and pepper; gently stir into potato mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled.

RUSSIAN SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the beans in half and drop into a pot of boiling water.
• Boil for one minute and scoop out.
• Put in the peas and boil for two minutes.
• Add them to the beans.
• Peel the carrots and cut into matchstick strips, before boiling for two minutes.
• Drain and reserve one tablespoon of the cooking water.
• Put the mayonnaise in a mixing bowl.
• Add the mustard, one teaspoon of the lemon juice and the water.
• Stir to mix and then add the peas, beans and carrots.
• Dice the potatoes and gherkins, cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks, and add all of that to the bowl, along with the capers.
• Pile the salad in a low mound on two dinner plates or on a platter.
• Cut the beetroot into strips and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss with the remaining lemon juice.
• Arrange the beetroot around the salad.
• Use a medium grater to grate the egg over the top of the salad.
• Scatter with chives and serve.

RUSSIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, onion, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.