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Czech Potato Salad – Bramborový salát

Authentic recipe for traditional potato salad, which Czechs enjoy at Christmas dinner with fried fish or on open-faced sandwiches, the famous Czech Chlebíčky.
Course Salad
Cuisine Czech
Keyword Czech side dishes, Potato recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 463kcal
Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • ¾ cup green peas frozen
  • 5 dill pickles
  • 2 Tablespoons pickle juice
  • 5 eggs hard-boiled
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt the exact amount of salt will depend on the type of mayonnaise used
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Boil 2 pounds potatoes in their skins and let them cool completely, preferably overnight. Once cooled, peel them.
  • Boil 5 eggs for 8 minutes, let them cool, and peel them.
  • Allow ¾ cup green peas (frozen) to thaw.
  • Peel 2 medium carrots and put them in boiling water with a bit of salt and vinegar for about 5 minutes, then cool them quickly with cold water. The vegetables will be soft but not mushy.
  • Cut the potatoes, eggs, 5 dill pickles, and carrots into dices about ⅓ inch (0.8 cm) in size. Peel and finely chop 1 medium onion.
  • Put everything in a large bowl. Add 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons pickle juice, and 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard. Season with 1 ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and mix thoroughly.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes 6 portions as a side dish.
  • Let the potato salad sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
  • SERVING: Potato salad is a typical side dish in Czech cuisine, usually served alongside fried breaded meat. Garnish the salad on the plate with a sprig of green parsley as a final touch.
  • STORAGE: Store the potato salad covered in the refrigerator and consume it within three days. Do not freeze the salad, as the low temperatures will change its texture and make it mushy when thawed.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1434mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3863IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg