RUSSIAN SALAD (SALAD OLIVIER)

RUSSIAN SALAD (SALAD OLIVIER) image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c yellow corn, frozen
1 c green peas, frozen
1 c green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces, frozen
1 small red delicious apple, unpeeled but cored
1 c carrot, peeled and diced
1 c potato, peeled and diced
1 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
1 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp sugar
salt to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 dash(es) mustard, yellow or brown

Steps:

1. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tsp. salt. Add diced potatoes and carrots. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add all the frozen vegetables and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
2. Drain the veggies and place them in a bowl of cold water.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with salt, sugar, black pepper, mustard and milk.
4. Drain the veggies again and transfer them to a large serving dish; add apple and celery. Fold in the mayonnaise mixture. Mix thoroughly, being careful not to break vegetables.
5. Chill until ready to serve.