Vlašský salát – Czech Snack Salad

Hungry for something delicious? Try Vlašský salát, a savory treat from Czech cuisine. It tastes great as a snack with fresh bread!

Course Salad

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Czech Salads, Czech spreads

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 411kcal

Before you start cooking: Cook ¾ pound potatoes with the skin on and let them cool completely, ideally overnight. Let the 2 Tablespoons peas (frozen) thaw at room temperature. Peel 1 medium carrot and cook it briefly in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then cool it in cold water to stop the cooking process. This way, the carrots retain their beautiful color and remain slightly crunchy, not mushy.
Peel the cooked potatoes and cube them. Finely chop 4 ounces ham, carrots, and 2 dill pickles, then transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add the thawed peas.
Prepare the salad dressing: In a bowl, combine ⅔ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons juice from a pickle jar, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Stir well until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the prepared ingredients and mix everything together. Let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

This recipe makes 2-3 portions as a snack, or enough salad for 12-15 open-faced sandwiches (Czech chlebíčky).
SERVING: Vlašský salát tastes best with Czech Rohlík or Houska rolls as a snack. For a final touch, you can garnish the salad with a sprig of green parsley.