Huzarensalade (Dutch Beef and Potato Salad)
In short: A creamy, chunky Dutch salad of potato, beef, beetroot, gherkins, apple and egg in a mustard dressing, made for festive tables and buffets. It takes about 1 h 5 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Resting
- 2 h
- Total
- 1 h 5 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 430 kcal
Huzarensalade is a chunky, creamy Dutch salad of diced potato, cooked beef, beetroot, pickles, apple and egg in a mustard dressing. The beetroot turns it pale pink, and it is garnished with sliced egg, tomato and parsley. It is served on festive tables and buffets, and as a filling for bread rolls. It is best made a day ahead, so the flavors blend.
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until just tender when pierced with a knife. Drain and cool completely.
- Lower the eggs into a separate pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Cool in cold water, then peel. Chop 2 eggs and slice 1 for the garnish.
- Cut the cooled potatoes into 1 cm (1/2 in) dice. Place them in a large bowl with the beef, beetroot, gherkins, pickled onions, apple and chopped eggs.
- Stir the mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, pickle brine, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Fold the dressing gently into the salad with a spatula until everything is coated and pale pink. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper or a little more pickle brine.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Pile the salad into a serving bowl, smooth the top and garnish with the egg slices, tomato wedges and parsley.
Tips
- No leftover beef? Simmer a 400 g (14 oz) piece of beef chuck in salted water with a bay leaf for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until tender, cool it in its broth, then dice it.
- Dress the salad only once the potatoes are completely cold, because warm potatoes soak up the dressing and turn mushy. Fold gently so the pieces stay in chunks.
Questions and answers
How long does huzarensalade keep?
Up to 3 days in the fridge in a covered container. Keep it cold, and do not leave it out for more than 2 hours at a buffet.
Can I make huzarensalade with other meat?
Yes. Veal, ham and cooked chicken all work, and many cooks use whatever cold roast meat is left. Keep the pieces small.
Why is it called huzarensalade?
The name means hussar's salad, after the light cavalry soldiers. The reason for the name is unclear, and several stories exist.
How long does it take to make Huzarensalade (Dutch Beef and Potato Salad)?
About 1 h 5 min in total: 40 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Huzarensalade (Dutch Beef and Potato Salad)?
About 430 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 430 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
