Insalata Russa (Russian Salad)

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by a Piedmontese nonna

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!

Ingredients for 4 people: 

• 3 potatoes
• 4 carrots
• 1 can of peas Boil potatoes with skin

Directions:

• Let cool off, then peel and dice. Peel and dice carrots, then boil them*

*Ingredients for mayonese:

• 2 eggs at room temperature
• EVOO
• 2 tsp of mustard
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 lemon

Directions:

• Separate egg yolks from whites. Stir gently with a spoon in the same direction, while slowly pouring EVOO
• When eggs start to bind, add a pinch of salt and keep stirring
• Add lemon juice in small amount and keep adding EVOO while stirring until you reach desired amount
• Add mustard and adjust the flavor depending on your preferences 

Buon appetito