Russian Traditional Salad Russian salad is indispensable during holidays, celebrations and all other celebrations, and it is easy and simple to make. The traditional Russian salad recipe is a little different from what we are used to. This salad needs only good will and love to make it fantastic! Here is how it is made in Russia. Follow recipe. Ingredients: medium, total time: 60 min. For Salad: 150 g ham 100 g roast beef 100 g chicken meat/ roast or boiled 5 potatoes/ boiled