Ruska Salata

Ingredients

 * 500 g chopped (about the size of a pea) potatoes
 * 200 g chopped carrots
 * 200 g peas
 * 200 g chopped pickles
 * 200 to 500g mayonnaise
 * salt and lemon juice to taste
 * optional: 1/2 cup chopped parsley
 * optional: 200-400 g chopped ham or hot dogs

Directions

 * 1) Boil the potatoes, the carrots, and the peas.
 * 2) When cooled, mix everything together and let stand for an hour.
 * 3) You may experiment and add sweet corn to the salad.