Dragon Year Salad
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a symbol of strength, wisdom, and good fortune, so this salad will not only look impressive on the table but also carry symbolic meaning. You can decorate any salad in a similar way. Use various ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, seafood, and even meat to create your decorations. This is not only an interesting idea for a festive New Year's table but also a delicious dish for all your guests. Try creating your own dragon and surprise your loved ones and friends with a piece of homemade culinary art. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Boil the eggs, carrots, and potatoes in advance and let them cool.
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Step 2
Dice the potatoes, carrots, and pickled cucumbers. Transfer to a deep bowl.
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Step 3
Add the sausage cut into cubes and boiled eggs.
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Step 4
Drain the liquid from the peas. Add half to the salad bowl, and reserve the other half for decoration.
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Step 5
Season the salad, add mayonnaise, and mix.
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Step 6
Take a flat serving plate for the salad. Arrange the "Olivier" salad to form the shape of a little dragon with wings. If it's difficult to shape the outline by eye, you can first draw the design on the plate using mayonnaise.
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Step 7
Peel the carrot, cut it lengthwise, then use a knife to carve out indentations. Shape two same-sized pieces into wings, make one piece for the tail, and cut one or two pieces into a strip for the belly. Place the pieces on top of the "Olivier" salad as shown in the photo.
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Step 8
Peel the fresh cucumber with a vegetable peeler. Cut the peel into thin strips. Using tweezers, place the strips along the outline, on the wings, and mark the future mouth.
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Step 9
Using a knife, cut out the legs, spikes, and tail tip from the second part of the peel. Decorate the salad as shown in the photo.
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Step 10
Use a cucumber and carrot to make the eyes, and shape the mouth from carrot as well. Use olives to create round nostrils, and you can also cut claws and add eyebrows for the little dragon. Finally, spread the remaining canned green peas over the entire surface. Olivier salad for the Year of the Dragon is ready!
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Step 11
Serve it immediately at the holiday table.