Sałatka na Medal: A Polish Salad Worth Gold

Salads are a perfect way to blend nutrition and flavor into one delightful dish. “Sałatka na medal,” which translates to “Salad for the Medal,” lives up to its name. This traditional Polish-inspired dish is simple to make, yet its vibrant taste and wholesome ingredients make it a winner for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing a quick lunch, a party side dish, or something fresh to complement your main meal, this recipe has you covered.

Ingredients:
3 medium-sized potatoes (boiled, peeled, and diced)
2 medium-sized carrots (boiled and diced)
1 cup green peas (cooked or canned, drained)
4 medium pickled cucumbers (chopped into small cubes)
3 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and diced)
1 apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Directions:
Prepare the vegetables and ingredients:
Boil the potatoes and carrots until tender but firm, then allow them to cool. Dice the potatoes, carrots, pickled cucumbers, apple, and eggs into small, uniform cubes.

Mix the vegetables:
In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, green peas, pickled cucumbers, apple, and eggs.

Prepare the dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.

Combine everything:
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently mix everything to ensure the dressing coats all components evenly.