As they waited for the arrival of U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders in the high-security NATO summit venue on the outskirts of Madrid on Tuesday, international officials and journalists were bemused to find "Russian&nbsp;Salad" on the top of the in-house restaurant menu.

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The melange of peas, potatoes, carrots and mayonnaise is a staple on Spanish restaurant menus but ahead of a summit at which Russia is expected to be labelled as a security threat in the alliance's new strategic concept over its invasion of Ukraine, its presence on the menu caused consternation.

"Russian&nbsp;salad&nbsp;at a NATO summit? I'm a little surprised by that choice of dish," journalist Iñaki López told Spanish media outlet La Sexta.

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The dish's attractively high carb content appeared to trump its questionable name however, and it reportedly sold out within hours.

More diplomatic thought was applied to the menu served to visiting defence and foreign ministers at a banquet at the Baroque Santa Cruz Palace in Central Madrid on Tuesday evening.

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Jose Andres, the Spanish chef featured in the Netflix series Chef's Table who coordinated the meal, served the classic tapa but added "tomato dumplings" and re-christened it "Ukrainian&nbsp;salad" as he has done in his restaurants across Spain.

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As they waited for the arrival of U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders in the high-security NATO summit venue on the outskirts of Madrid on Tuesday, international officials and journalists were bemused to find "Russian Salad" on the top of the in-house restaurant menu.

As they waited for the arrival of U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders in the high-security NATO summit venue on the outskirts of Madrid on Tuesday, international officials and journalists were bemused to find "Russian Salad" on the top of the in-house restaurant menu. Also read | NATO to invite Finland and Sweden to join alliance after Türkiye lifts objections The melange of peas, potatoes, carrots and mayonnaise is a staple on Spanish restaurant menus but ahead of a summit at which Russia is expected to be labelled as a security threat in the alliance's new strategic concept over its invasion of Ukraine, its presence on the menu caused consternation. "Russian salad at a NATO summit? I'm a little surprised by that choice of dish," journalist Iñaki López told Spanish media outlet La Sexta. Watch | Spain lobbies NATO, allies over Ukraine-driven migration The dish's attractively high carb content appeared to trump its questionable name however, and it reportedly sold out within hours. More diplomatic thought was applied to the menu served to visiting defence and foreign ministers at a banquet at the Baroque Santa Cruz Palace in Central Madrid on Tuesday evening. Also read | NATO to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, urge Turkey to let in Nordics Jose Andres, the Spanish chef featured in the Netflix series Chef's Table who coordinated the meal, served the classic tapa but added "tomato dumplings" and re-christened it "Ukrainian salad" as he has done in his restaurants across Spain. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Russian Salad' on the menu at NATO summit cafe in Madrid raises eyebrows

A café in Kerala, India's southernmost state, has come up with a unique approach to protest Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine: it has banned the popular Russian salad.

According to reports, the announcement was made at the Kashi Art Café in Fort Kochi in response to the increasing human tragedy in Ukraine.

"In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we have removed "Russian Salad" from our menu," reads a slate board outside the eatery.&nbsp;

A slate board outside the restaurant reads: "In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we have removed "Russian Salad" from our menu."

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Kerala is largely a leftist stronghold with strong emotional ties to the former Soviet Union.

The boycott follows the students' terrifying and terrible experiences as a result of the Russian invasion.

The Russian intervention resulted in significant loss of life and property, affecting not only Russian citizens but also students from other countries.

Students stranded in various crisis zones have appealed to state officials for assistance.

Some 700 state students remain stranded in Sumy, a city in eastern Ukraine that has been subjected to heavy Russian shelling in recent days.&nbsp;

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A café in Kerala, India's southernmost state, has come up with a unique approach to protest Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine: it has banned the popular Russian salad.

A café in Kerala, India's southernmost state, has come up with a unique approach to protest Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine: it has banned the popular Russian salad. According to reports, the announcement was made at the Kashi Art Café in Fort Kochi in response to the increasing human tragedy in Ukraine. "In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we have removed "Russian Salad" from our menu," reads a slate board outside the eatery. A slate board outside the restaurant reads: "In solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we have removed "Russian Salad" from our menu." Kerala Restaurant takes Russian salad 🥗 off their menu. They took meme very seriously.#RussianUkrainianWar #solidarityWithUkraine #UkraineUnderAttaсk pic.twitter.com/lTOvgxtx1j — Maverick (@msp_singh10) March 6, 2022 × Kerala is largely a leftist stronghold with strong emotional ties to the former Soviet Union. The boycott follows the students' terrifying and terrible experiences as a result of the Russian invasion. The Russian intervention resulted in significant loss of life and property, affecting not only Russian citizens but also students from other countries. Students stranded in various crisis zones have appealed to state officials for assistance. Some 700 state students remain stranded in Sumy, a city in eastern Ukraine that has been subjected to heavy Russian shelling in recent days. (With inputs from agencies)

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'Russian Salad' on the menu at NATO summit cafe in Madrid raises eyebrows

This cafe in India takes 'Russian Salad' off its menu to condemn Ukraine invasion