Mimosa salad with mackerel
Description
Minimum effort — excellent result. Canned mackerel is delicious and pairs perfectly with potatoes, carrots, and eggs. The salty fish adds a special flavor to this delicate salad, making "Mimosa" especially tasty. Try it yourself—you won't regret it! Since this dish is very simple to prepare, you'll often see this salad at festive tables. Just present the "Mimosa" in a bright and attractive way, and it will look not only appetizing but also festive. This salad will definitely catch your guests' attention, and its taste will leave no one indifferent. This proven and popular appetizer won't go unnoticed. Ready to serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list. Boil the potatoes, carrots, and eggs in advance. Let them cool.
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Step 2
Carefully open the can of canned mackerel and drain the liquid. In a deep bowl, mash the fish with a fork.
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Step 3
Cut the onion into cubes, and to remove the bitterness, you can pour boiling water over it for a couple of minutes.
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Step 4
Grate the carrots and potatoes on a fine grater.
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Step 5
Peel the boiled eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. Grate the yolks on a fine grater and the whites on a coarse grater.
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Step 6
On a flat serving dish, place the potatoes as the first layer.
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Step 7
Salt, pepper, and spread with mayonnaise.
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Step 8
Place the mackerel evenly on the potatoes.
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Step 9
Place the sliced onion on the mackerel, season with salt and pepper, and spread mayonnaise on top.
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Step 10
Next, add the grated carrots. Season with salt and spread with mayonnaise.
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Step 11
Place the grated yolks on top of the carrots. If you plan to decorate the salad nicely, you can set aside some of the yolks for garnish. Salt the layer and spread mayonnaise over it.
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Step 12
Place the egg whites on top. Season the egg whites with salt and spread mayonnaise over them, or simply smooth them with a fork or knife without mayonnaise. The "Mimosa" salad with mackerel is ready.
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Step 13
In the center, you can decorate the salad with a sprig of dill and a yolk. This decoration is optional. You can simply spread the egg white layer with mayonnaise and place the finely grated yolks as the final layer. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator before serving, so the layers absorb the mayonnaise and the salad doesn't seem dry.