Dinner Tonight: Ensalada Rusa

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Dinner Tonight: Ensalada Rusa
45 min.
4
407kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a vibrant and satisfying dish that caters to a variety of dietary preferences, look no further than Ensalada Rusa. This delightful salad not only dazzles the eyes with its colorful medley of fresh vegetables but also delivers on taste, making it an ideal addition to any meal or gathering. With its vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free qualities, this dish is perfect for everyone at the table, ensuring no one misses out on a delicious experience.

The preparation of Ensalada Rusa is a wonderful opportunity to explore a range of textures and flavors. Each vegetable is steamed to perfection, preserving their natural sweetness and crunch. The creamy mayonnaise ties it all together, creating a luscious coating that elevates each bite. The addition of beets brings a beautiful pop of color and earthy flavor, making this salad as visually appealing as it is scrumptious.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad for four, making it a fantastic option for dinners or entertaining guests. With a modest calorie count and a balanced nutritional profile, Ensalada Rusa is not only indulgent but also wholesome. So why not treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful dish? Once you try it, you'll understand why it has found its way into the hearts (and stomachs) of many culinary enthusiasts!

Ingredients

  • ounces beets peeled chopped
  • medium carrots peeled chopped
  • 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
  • cup peas frozen
  • ounces potatoes - remove skin red peeled chopped
  •  the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • ounces green beans chopped
  • ounces turnip peeled chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Fill large pot with steamer basket halfway up with water. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil. All the vegetables need to be cook separately until tender. Potatoes will take about seven minutes. Turnips and carrots will take about five minutes. String beans will take four minutes. Frozen peas take one minute. Lastly, the beets take about eight minutes. When each is done, transfer to a large bowl, expect for the beats. Set those aside in a different bowl. You may need to add more water to pot during this process.
  2. Let everything cool for five minutes. Then toss potato, turnip, carrots, string beans, and peas together. Fold in mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place one romaine leaf on four different plates. Divide potato mixture between plates.
  4. Sprinkle beets on top of each plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories407kcal
Protein5.41%
Fat69.34%
Carbs25.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
81.04
Glycemic Load
6.93
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.049565330796%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:407.07kcal
20.35%
Fat:31.98g
49.2%
Saturated Fat:5.01g
31.31%
Carbohydrates:26.19g
8.73%
Net Carbohydrates:18.84g
6.85%
Sugar:11g
12.22%
Cholesterol:17.64mg
5.88%
Sodium:567.66mg
24.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.61g
11.23%
Vitamin A:8056.04IU
161.12%
Vitamin K:123.76µg
117.86%
Vitamin C:36.24mg
43.93%
Folate:154.73µg
38.68%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.19%
Fiber:7.35g
29.4%
Potassium:782.45mg
22.36%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.8%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.55%
Phosphorus:137.92mg
13.79%
Magnesium:54.13mg
13.53%
Copper:0.25mg
12.72%
Vitamin E:1.82mg
12.12%
Iron:2.17mg
12.05%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
11.01%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.02%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.81%
Calcium:68.42mg
6.84%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.88%
Selenium:2.84µg
4.06%