Makes: 12 servings
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Level: Easy
INGREDIENTS
- 4 POTATOES, MEDIUM DICED
- 3 CARROTS, MEDIUM DICED
- 3 CHAYOTES, MEDIUM DICED
- 1½ CUP FRESH PEAS
- 1 EGG YOLK
- 1 TABLESPOON YELLOW MUSTARD
- ½ BOTTLE CORN OIL
- JUICE OF ½ LIME
- PARSLEY, CHOPPED
- SALT AND GROUND PEPPER TO TASTE
PREPARATION
Cook vegetables separately in lightly salted water until al dente; strain and transfer to a bowl with ice water to stop cooking process. While they chill, prepare mayonnaise: whisk the egg yolk with mustard and pour the oil in a steady stream, whisking continuously until thicken. Season with lime juice, parsley, salt, and ground pepper. Add vegetables and stir gently, taking care not to smash them. Serve cold or chilled.
In detail
This is one of the classic Christmas side dishes for accompanying turkey. Without mayonnaise, this mix of diced vegetables with peas is also known as seleta de legumes.
