Description
Bramborový Salát is a traditional Czech potato salad featuring boiled potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, cooked carrots, celery, pickles, and peas, all combined with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of lemon juice. This hearty, creamy salad is seasoned with aromatic spices like bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and allspice, making it a perfect make-ahead side dish that tastes best when chilled overnight.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Eggs
- 5 large russet potatoes (with skin)
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 2 sticks celery
- 2 carrots
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 5 baby pickles, finely chopped
- 2 oz frozen peas
Spices and Seasonings
- 5 whole black pepper pieces
- 3 whole allspice pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Condiments
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (adjust to preference)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes and Eggs: Place the potatoes with their skins on into a pot of boiling water. At the same time, boil three eggs for about 10 minutes. Once the eggs are done, transfer them to cool water and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes to make peeling easier.
- Cook Carrots and Celery: In a separate pot, boil the carrots and celery in salted water along with 5 whole black peppercorns, 3 pieces of whole allspice, 2 bay leaves, and ½ teaspoon thyme. Cook until the vegetables are tender but still firm to the bite.
- Cool and Dice Ingredients: Allow the potatoes, eggs, carrots, and celery to cool completely. Peel the potatoes and eggs, then dice them into small, uniform pieces. Finely chop the white onion and baby pickles.
- Combine and Season: In a large bowl, gently mix all the diced ingredients together, adding the frozen peas. Gradually season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully fold in the mayonnaise until the salad is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the potato salad for a few hours to let the flavors meld. For best taste, prepare the salad the night before serving.
Notes
- Using russet potatoes provides a fluffy texture that contrasts well with the creamy mayonnaise.
- Allowing the salad to chill overnight enhances the flavor absorption and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preferred creaminess level.
- For a tangier salad, add a bit more lemon juice or Worcestershire sauce.
- Make sure the boiled vegetables remain firm to add pleasant texture.
- This salad pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a holiday spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Czech
Keywords: Czech potato salad, Bramborový Salát, potato salad recipe, traditional Czech salad, mayonnaise potato salad, holiday potato salad
