Russian Salad, Yogurt – Cucumber Salad
These are the two most loved appetizers for party’s menus. Once you have a bite you will experience the playful and balanced taste of the well-combined flavors.
RUSSIAN SALAD
1 cup cooked French ham, cut to small cubes, about ½ lbs
1-1/2 cup carrots cut to small cubes
¾ cup baby green peas, unfrozen
1 cup dill pickles (cornichons), cut to small cubes
1/2 Fiji apple, cut to small pieces
2 large yellow Yukon potatoes
6 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SPREAD
1 cup fresh cucumber, cut to small pieces
¼ cup walnuts, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
pinch of kosher salt
½ tablespoon sunflower oil
3/4 cup strained yogurt
Find the full recipe at the February Issue of MAZA Cooking Journals available at the iTunes Store.
