Russian egg salad was created in the mid-19th century, and since then it has become a popular, versatile dish full of tasty, comforting ingredients.

Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Add to the salad and mix gently with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate the salad for several hours and mix again.

Makes 4 to 6 servings, as a side dish. 3 large tomatoes, diced. 1 cucumber, peeled and diced small. 3 sweet Italian peppers, diced small (substitute bell peppers if desired) ...