Gamja Salad

Name: Gamja Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed; 2 eggs, hard-boiled; 1/2 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup carrot, finely diced; 1/2 cup Fuji apple, finely diced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

A creamy Korean potato salad mixed with crunchy cucumbers, carrots, crisp apples, and hard-boiled eggs.

30 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

KoreanSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 eggs, hard-boiled
1/2 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup carrot, finely diced
1/2 cup Fuji apple, finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Boil 1.5 lbs peeled, cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash coarsely.
2

Peel and chop 2 hard-boiled eggs, then mix into the warm potatoes.
3

Salt 1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber, let sit 5 minutes, squeeze dry, and add to the bowl along with 1/4 cup finely diced carrot and 1/2 cup finely diced Fuji apple.
4

Mix in 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper until smooth.
5

Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Gamja Salad?

A creamy Korean potato salad mixed with crunchy cucumbers, carrots, crisp apples, and hard-boiled eggs. This reference files it under Korean side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Gamja Salad?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 30 minutes.

Why salt and drain the vegetables in Gamja Salad?

Salt pulls water out. Doing it at step 3 means that water ends up in the colander rather than in the finished dish.

Is Gamja Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 eggs, hard-boiled and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Gamja Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 5 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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