A creamy, hearty Latvian salad of diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, and smoked chicken bound with sour cream and mayonnaise.
Ingredients
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6 medium potatoes, boiled and cooled
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3 carrots, boiled and cooled
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4 hard-boiled eggs
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200g smoked chicken breast, diced
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4 pickled cucumbers, diced
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1 small onion, finely diced
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150g mayonnaise
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100g sour cream
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2 tbsp pickle brine
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Salt and white pepper
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Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
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1
Dice boiled potatoes, carrots, and eggs into 1cm cubes. Place in a large bowl.
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2
Add diced smoked chicken, pickled cucumbers, and onion.
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3
Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle brine. Season with salt and white pepper.
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4
Pour dressing over the salad and fold gently to combine without mashing.
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5
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to meld.
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6
Serve cold, garnished with fresh dill.
Did You Know?
No Latvian Christmas table is complete without rasols — families often make enormous batches that last through the entire holiday period.