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Puerto Rican Potato Salad with Apples: Healthy Recipe

This Puerto Rican potato salad recipe includes apples and hard-boiled eggs, creating a healthy, high protein side dish or snack. Also known as Ensalada Rusa or Ensalada De Papa, this creamy potato salad is a common side dish at many get-togethers in Puerto Rico. This delicious dish is healthier than most, as it is made creamy without the use of unhealthy store-bought mayonnaise!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Keyword potato apple salad, potato salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 colander
  • 1 high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 2 lb russet or red potatoes
  • 7 hard-boiled eggs
  • 2 Small or medium sweet apples
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 large carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (save some for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbs raw apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbs dijon mustard
  • 3/4 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1 pinch celery seed

Instructions

  • Hard boil raw eggs with your preferred method. Allow to cool in cold or ice water, then peel eggs. Set aside.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes, then add to a large pot.
  • Cover potatoes with cold water, and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce temperature to medium high, allowing potatoes to cook on a gentle boil for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes check frequently. They are done when a fork can be inserted into the center of the potato cube easily.
  • Once fully cooked, drain potatoes into a colander. Set in refrigerator to cool.
  • To a high-speed blender, add 3 hard boiled eggs, olive oil, mustard, vinegar, salt, black pepper, celery seed, paprika, garlic powder, garlic, oregano, and marjoram. Blend until creamy.
  • Peel and dice apples into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Peel carrots, cut in half long-ways, and slice into thin half-circles. Add to large bowl.
  • Chop remaining hard-boiled eggs into 1/2 inch pieces. Add to large bowl.
  • Add diced onions and sliced green onions to large bowl.
  • Add red peppers, if using.
  • Ensure potatoes are cooled to room temperature, then add to large bowl.
  • Add creamy mayonnaise dressing (blended ingredients) to large bowl and fold in with ingredients.
  • Garnish with more sliced green onions and paprika.
  • Chill for a couple of hours before serving.
  • Enjoy!