Peel the potatoes and cook them whole in salted water until tender. Let them cool completely, then dice them into small cubes.

Cook the carrots in salted water until tender. Let them cool completely, then dice them into small cubes.

Hard-boil the eggs. Peel them after cooling and dice them into small cubes.

Drain canned green peas or thaw frozen ones. Dice the pickles and ham into small cubes.

In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, and ham, along with the green peas.

Add the mayonnaise to the bowl.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice.

Gently mix all the ingredients together until everything is well combined and coated with mayonnaise.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Enjoy this super delicious Russian Salad. It's a classic for a reason!