Salad "Under the Fur Coat"

⏳ Time

1 hour + 3 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Salad "Under the Fur Coat" is a traditional dish often served during festive occasions. This layered salad typically includes herring, boiled potatoes, carrots, onions, and a generous topping of mayonnaise, creating a rich and flavorful combination. It's a perfect dish for gatherings and celebrations, bringing a touch of Russian cuisine to your table.

Ingredients

Herring - 2 pieces
Onion - 1 piece
Potato - 4 pieces
Chicken Egg - 4 pieces
Carrot - 3 pieces
Beetroot - 10.6 oz
Mayonnaise - 8.8 oz
Scallions - to taste
Dill - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients. Boil the vegetables and eggs until fully cooked.

Step 2

Finely chop the dill and green onions.

Step 3

Chop the onion into small cubes and blanch them in boiling water.

Step 4

Prepare the herring by removing the bones and skin. Cut it into small cubes.

Step 5

Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater, and grate the beetroot and carrots on a fine grater.

Step 6

Grate the eggs using a fine grater. Grate one yolk separately, as it will be needed for decoration.

Step 7

Layer half of the potatoes at the bottom of the salad bowl and spread mayonnaise over them. Next, add half of the chopped herring and half of the sliced onions.

Step 8

Arrange the remaining potatoes, spread mayonnaise on top, and then add a layer of eggs, also spreading mayonnaise over it.

Step 9

Next, layer the remaining herring and onions, and spread mayonnaise over them. Then, distribute the grated carrots and add another layer of mayonnaise.