Russian Salad With A Piece Of Fish Recipe

Prepare the Salad Ingredients

1. Peel and dice 3 medium-sized potatoes and 2 medium-sized carrots. 2. Cook the diced vegetables in boiling salted water until tender, then drain and set aside. 3. Chop 1 cup of pickles and 1 cup of canned peas, and finely dice 1 small red onion.

Make the Dressing

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. 2. Mix the dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.

Combine Salad Ingredients

1. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked potatoes and carrots, chopped pickles, peas, and diced onion. 2. Add the dressing to the vegetables and gently toss until well coated. 3. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Cook the Fish

1. Season both sides of 2 pieces of white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock) with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of lemon juice. 2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Cook each fish fillet for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Serve

1. Place a heap of Russian salad onto each plate. 2. Top with a piece of cooked fish. 3. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired and serve immediately.