Bramborovy Salat (Czech Christmas Potato Salad)
Waxy potatoes, carrots, peas, gherkins and hard boiled eggs in a creamy dressing. The Czech Christmas Eve side dish.
- Time50 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 247kcal
- 34.8gcarbs
- 10.2gof which sugars
- 7.6gfat
- 1.7gsaturates
- 10.5gprotein
- 6.9gfibre
- 1.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the whole potatoes and carrots in salted water for 20 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Add the peas for the last 2 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
20 min - 2
Meanwhile, cook the eggs in boiling water for 9 minutes, then cool under cold water and peel.
9 min - 3
Peel the cooled potatoes and cut into small 1 cm cubes. Dice the carrots and eggs to the same size.
- 4
Put everything in a large bowl with the peas, gherkins and onion.
- 5
Stir the mayonnaise with the pickling liquid, then fold it through the salad gently so the potatoes keep their shape. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Chill for at least 2 hours so the flavours mingle. Top with parsley and serve cold.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
