Spanish Potato Salad - Ensalada Rusa
A classic Spanish potato salad, also known as ensalada Rusa, is a popular side dish or tapa across Spain.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water in a large pot for potatoes and eggs.
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Scrub the potatoes and boil them whole until firm, simultaneously boiling eggs until hard, then cool both.
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Drain the potatoes, cool in cold water, then peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, refrigerating them afterwards.
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In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, diced roasted pepper, thoroughly drained flaked tuna, drained carrots and peas, and one chopped egg; mix well.
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Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chilled potatoes and mix thoroughly, adding more mayonnaise if desired.
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Smooth the top of the salad, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over it, and decorate with sliced red pepper, drained white asparagus, olives, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.