European
Hungary - Side Dishes
Franciasaláta
Chef's Menu Description
Classic Hungarian French salad: tender diced potatoes, carrots, green peas, gherkins, and tart apple bound in a tangy mayonnaise, mustard, and sour cream dressing.
Ingredients
- • 300g waxy potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
- • 200g cooked carrots, diced
- • 150g sweet green peas, cooked
- • 2 pickled gherkins, finely diced
- • 1 tart green apple (Granny Smith), peeled and diced
- • 150g mayonnaise and 100g sour cream (tejföl)
- • 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt and white pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Ensure cooked diced potatoes, carrots, and green peas are completely chilled. Pat diced pickled gherkins dry with paper towels.
2
Phase 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, thick sour cream, mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and white pepper until completely smooth.
3
Phase 3
Add the diced potatoes, carrots, peas, gherkins, and diced apple to the dressing. Fold together gently with a spatula so the vegetables hold their neat shape.
4
Phase 4
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavours meld. Serve chilled as an accompaniment to roast meats or festive platters.