Bag Style Russian Marinated Salad Recipe

Name: Bag Style Russian Marinated Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled, cooked, cubed; 4 stalks celery, washed, cut in bite size pieces; 1 small sweet white onion, diced; 4 medium garlic dill pickles, diced; 1 cup pickled beet, diced; 6 slices cooked bacon, diced (optional); ½ teaspoon celery seed; ½ teaspoon nutmeg, sprinkled; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon white sugar; ½ cup evaporated milk; 1 drop red food coloring; 2 dashes dry mustard

Servings: persons

4 large potatoes, peeled, cooked, cubed
4 stalks celery, washed, cut in bite size pieces
1 small sweet white onion, diced
4 medium garlic dill pickles, diced
1 cup pickled beet, diced
6 slices cooked bacon, diced (optional)
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon nutmeg, sprinkled
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
1 drop red food coloring
2 dashes dry mustard

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["In a one gallon zip lock bag, add bag ingredients.", "In small saucepan add olive oil,white vinegar and sugar.", "Heat on low until sugar is dissolved.", "Whisk.", "Add evaporated milk food coloring and dry mustard.", "Whisk until all ingredients are mixed.", "Pour half of the sauce in the one gallon bag.", "Close the bag and shake, shake, shake.", "Open the bag, add the rest of the sauce using a rubber spatula to get that last drop of sauce.", "Close bag again and shake, shake shake.", "Refrigerate at least an hour until serving.", "Should be served cold.", "Cooking time is refrigeration time.", "Options:This is an egg free recipe but if someone wants eggs this is the option.", "Sliced hard boiled eggs on top when it is served in a large bowl and chives sprinkled on top of the eggs.", "Note: Add six slices of cooked bacon, diced for a main dish meal.", "Additional Note: I made the dressing ""vinegary"".", "If you want it sweeter add more sugar or substitute Splenda.", "Taste to your own.", "The beets are sweet and sour and the dressing highlights this taste."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large potatoes, peeled, cooked, cubed, 4 stalks celery, washed, cut in bite size pieces, 1 small sweet white onion, diced, 4 medium garlic dill pickles, diced, and more.

Yes, Bag Style Russian Marinated Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bag Style Russian Marinated Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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