Russian Taiga Salad

Russian Taiga.. When I think of taiga, I think of endless snow, extremely cold weather, and lots of trees. I also think of pine nuts! This salad is inspired by the gifts of taiga's short summers- pine nuts, cranberries, and mushrooms.

Serves 4

• 4 medium red potatoes, boiled
• 2 carrots, boiled
• 1 15-oz can green peas, drained
• 1 4 oz can marinated mushrooms, drained
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup pine nuts 
• 4 green onions, both white and green parts, chopped
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• mayonnaise to taste
• salt to taste 

1. Chop boiled potatoes into small chunks without peeling them. Peel carrots and chop them. Combine in a medium size bowl.

2. Add green peas, mushrooms, cranberries, pine nuts, green onions, and parsley. Stir to combine. Dress with mayonnaise. Season to taste. Chill the salad before serving.