Capital Salad

Name: Capital Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes; 2 medium carrots; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled; 1 cup dill pickles, diced; 1 cup canned green peas, drained; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A classic diced salad made with poached chicken, tender potatoes, carrots, green peas, and tangy pickles dressed in mayonnaise.

45 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
2 medium carrots
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1 cup dill pickles, diced
1 cup canned green peas, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Place 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 medium carrots in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
2

Simmer 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts in salted water until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 15 minutes, then cool.
3

Dice Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, boneless skinless chicken breasts, and 4 peeled hard-boiled eggs.
4

In a bowl, combine Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, boneless skinless chicken breasts, hard-boiled eggs, 1 cup diced dill pickles, and 1 cup drained canned green peas.
5

Mix in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until coated, then chill.

Questions

How long does Capital Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Capital Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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