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Czech potato salad

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Timing

  • Active approx. 30 minutes
  • Cooking/Baking: 20-25 mins. Potatoes; 10-15 mins carrots
  • Rest/Cooling: Cool down quickly for 1 hour; Cool for 1 hour

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 6 servings.

Energy
≈ 445 kcal
Protein
≈ 5.9 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 38.6 g
Fat
≈ 27.8 g

The nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients and quantities used. Actual values may vary depending on the product, portion size and preparation.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Calculated estimate using the reference foods below. Substitute products, item weights and consumed fractions are assumptions. Ordinary cooking oil and marinades are counted in full; frying oil, coatings, bones and whole roasts use the stated factors. The higher serving count is used for ranges. Actual product values and cooking losses have not been measured.

Ingredient amounts for the whole recipe; linked reference names retain the source language

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 3 carrots
  • 150 g cooked, drained peas
  • 4 gherkins
  • 1 onion
  • 200g mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp mustard

Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes with skin on for 20-25 minutes; Cook carrots separately for 10-15 minutes until soft. Allow both to cool quickly and peel the potatoes.
  2. Dice potatoes, carrots, cucumbers and onions small. Use already cooked, drained peas; raw or thawed peas are not required.
  3. Mix mayonnaise and mustard and carefully fold into the vegetables. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Use ready-to-eat mayonnaise made from pasteurized ingredients and follow the product instructions.

Tips

  • Use pre-cooked peas and do not switch to raw peas.
  • Nicolaus says: “First prepare, then the green helper can have a hand.”