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Ensalada Mimosa

Cultural Context

Ensalada Mimosa is a festive salad popular in Russia, often served during celebrations and gatherings. Named for its bright, layered appearance resembling mimosa flowers, it combines simple ingredients like potatoes, carrots, and tuna. This dish showcases the Russian tradition of creating visually appealing salads that are hearty and satisfying. Today, variations exist with different proteins and dressings, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

RussianRUside
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
150 g onion
300 g potato
apple cider vinegar
mayonnaise
pepper
340 g canned tuna in oil
300 g boiled carrots
6 pcs boiled eggs
dill
hard cheese

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is often less expensive and provides similar texture

1

Boil potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes; cool and peel.

2

Boil carrots until fork-tender, about 15 minutes; cool and peel.

3

Hard boil eggs for 10-12 minutes; cool and peel.

4

Drain canned tuna and flake it into a bowl.

5

Finely chop onion and add to the tuna.

6

Grate boiled potatoes into a large serving dish to form a base layer.

7

Grate boiled carrots and spread over the potatoes as the second layer.

8

Spread flaked tuna and onion mixture as the third layer.

9

Grate hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle over the tuna layer as the fourth layer.

10

Spread mayonnaise evenly over the egg layer; season with salt and black pepper.

11

Grate cheese and sprinkle over the mayonnaise layer as the fifth layer.

12

Top with green peas for garnish.

13

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

fisheggsmilk

Also Known As

Mimosa SaladSalad Mimosa

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