Polish Vegetable Salad (Jarzynowa Salata)

A traditional Polish salad perfect for any occasion. This salad has been in our family for many years and is enjoyed by all of our non-Polish friends and relatives as well. The combination of ingredients may seem odd at first glance but when combined together your palate will not be disappointed. Colorful, flavorful, hearty - it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 36 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 6 carrots
• 4 large parsnips
• 8 dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can peas, drained
• 1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped
• ⅓ cup mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place parsnips, carrots, and eggs into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender and eggs are hard-boiled, about 6 minutes . Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Drain vegetables and let cool until safe to handle.

Step 2

Place cooled eggs, parsnips, and carrots on a work surface. Chop into small pieces the size of peas, and transfer to a large bowl. Drain pickles of any excess juice and add to the bowl along with peas, onion, and apple. Add mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, and salt; stir thoroughly until everything is coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors sink in, about 24 hours.