![1000487663.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTg4pgZAwBTG5AJ9ck1uoSyKY1Kv3BVcUerwCDcd56v95/1000487663.jpg) It's another week of learning salad, this week we are being taught about Russian salad. As mentioned in the course outline, this russian salad is very simple and nice, It contains all classes of balance diets and it makes me full when I ate it. It was a nice experience exploring it and I will like to share how I did mine while answering other questions from the course. ![1000487566.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmb4njgBWv5pXkBo812CUB1bymh2EDfkYmWUFHs899F4U8/1000487566.jpg) *Mis en place* **Ingredients** * Irish Potatoes * Carrot * Egg * Kidney Beans * Spinach **For the dressing** * Mayonnaise * Salt to taste * Cayne Pepper I started my preparation by washing all my ingredients that is washable. Then follow them separately, I boil my beans still soft then boil carrots, Irish potato and egg.

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Washed a d boil carrots and Irish potato

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Once done boiling, I set it aside to cool before peel of the potatoes skin then dice them

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First I added the carrot in the bowl

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I added diced potatoes to the bowl

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I added beans 🫘 to the bowl

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I added egg to the bowl

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Add mixed mayonnaise to the bowl with half teaspoon of vinegar

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Mixed it gently till it is evenly distributed in the bowl.

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Finally sprinkled spinach on it

**** ![1000487654.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaV8esjxKBJv5fHS6bZopVsQttuc1LwVYyVH9XPVsVLvf/1000487654.jpg) *Russian salad is ready* >In your country, what variation do you typically add to Russian salad? Tell us about the flavor of your salad? Did it meet your expectations? Russian salad is very nice and in my country Nigeria, we do add cooked shredded chicken or sausage to make it richer or healthier, We also do add pepper to the dressing to taste. We often use is with rice either African jollof rice or fried rice in parties, occasions. We use boiled diced Irish potatoes, carrots, sweet corn, green peas, sausage, chicken and mayonnaise. In some cases we eat it like that or with grilled chicken, fish and beef. But it is not often used, because boiling all this veggies and eating is not eaten by many Nigerians it is rarely used. The flavor of my salad was very nice and creamy, with a little crunch of carrot and the taste of egg, it was absolutely delicious. It met and even exceeded my expectations! I have never prepared this Russian salad before this is my first time but I didn't expect the taste to be this nice. I took it as my dinner and my family joined me as well, we were full. ![1000487659.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmb9rH18jkkVD79NJqXnYvu1GuqAFJjndR57YnrDihCaFP/1000487659.jpg)|![1000487658.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTfwznGkHrbiaBCHYTQevmj7tdjpjbwA9a7inwr52HFVz/1000487658.jpg) ----|---- >Highlight the benefits of potatoes and carrots and indicate the price of these vegetables on Steem. Carrots and potato the both content vitamins and fibre that is very beneficial to the body. Carrot have beta-carotene which the body can convert it to vitamin A, and it's good for eye health. Carrots are strong antioxidant which helps to boast immune system, it is very good for skin health. Irish potato is also very good to the body it helps in digestion because of the high content of fibre it also have low content of carbs which is recommended for diabetic patients and people that are in weight control. Item|Price in Steem|Naira ---|---|---- Irish Potatoes|6|1000 Carrots |3 |600 ![1000487655.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVXMAxcB8f4QwJm1hoY6UtmwZfoBvcZfL2RP1dEHXtQAj/1000487655.jpg)|![1000487655.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVXMAxcB8f4QwJm1hoY6UtmwZfoBvcZfL2RP1dEHXtQAj/1000487655.jpg) ----|--- >Do you have any special tips for making this salad? Share them. * The veggies should not be overcook it should be firm to achieve the beat texture * It should be served chill as it will enhance the flavour and stay well marinated when served from the fridge. * Depending on who you are serving, you can sweetened it by adding condensed milk or sugar to give it that extra special taste. * While presenting it, do a little garnishing with any ingredients of your choice either slices of boiled egg or fresh leafy veggies. I will invite @affy @josepha and @godblessit to join the salad class.

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