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Polish Vegetable Salad

When it comes to cool summer dishes, Jarzynowa salad is a top choice. With its creamy texture and zing of pickled cucumbers, every mouthful of this Eastern European salad delivers a taste of nostalgia.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetiser, Salad
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes boiled and cubed
  • 2 small apples cubed
  • 1 large carrot boiled and cubed
  • 1/3 cup pickled cucumber chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 eggs boiled, peeled, cubed
  • 1/2 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • For making Salatka Jarzynowa, peel, cube and boil the potatoes and carrot till tender.
  • Hard boil the eggs.
  • Strain and cool the boiled potatoes, carrot and eggs.
  • Cook the peas until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop. Dice pickled cucumbers, apples and onion.
  • In a large bowl, combine the boiled potatoes, carrot, eggs, peas, diced apples, diced pickled cucumber and finely chopped onion.
  • Mix everything together.
  • In a separate bowl, add the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine well.
  • Add the salad dressing to the veggies and mix well.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate to cool.
  • Check seasoning before serving.
  • Enjoy Creamy Polish Salad as a side dish, lunch or midnight snack