Easter Salad
Description
An easy-to-prepare dish. You can similarly arrange any of your favorite salads containing eggs. I'll show you using the example of the "Priboy" salad made with herring. This simple, hearty, and tasty salad won't take much time to prepare, especially if you boil the vegetables and eggs in advance and buy ready-made herring fillet. It's a great option both for a family celebration and just for lunch or dinner. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list. Wash the vegetables, place them in a saucepan together with the eggs, and boil until cooked. Boil the eggs for no more than 10 minutes; potatoes and carrots usually take about 15–20 minutes, depending on the variety and size. Don't forget to cool the eggs in cold water. If you have a whole herring, fillet it.
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Step 2
Cut the potatoes into small cubes and transfer to a deep bowl.
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Step 3
Cut the carrots into cubes of approximately the same size.
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Step 4
Separate the eggs into whites and yolks. Reserve the yolks for garnish, and cut the whites into cubes the same size as the vegetables.
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Step 5
Cut the herring into cubes as well.
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Step 6
Chop the onion coarsely and scald with boiling water to remove bitterness. Drain the water and add to the other ingredients.
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Step 7
You can add fresh herbs; I add dill.
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Step 8
Add freshly ground pepper and mayonnaise, mix well. The mayonnaise can be mixed with mild medium-fat sour cream; it also tastes delicious. You may not need to add salt, but if your herring is very lightly salted, adjust to your taste.
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Step 9
To make the salad look attractive when served in the center of the dish, place a glass in the middle of the serving plate. Arrange the salad in a circle around the glass and smooth it out with a spoon.
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Step 10
Sprinkle the salad with yolk grated on a fine grater.
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Step 11
Carefully remove the glass and decorate the salad to your liking. I used parsley leaves and flowers made from boiled carrots. Since the salad is not layered, it can be served immediately. Happy Bright Easter!