Layered salad with green apple
Description
Perfect for everyday meals. The green apple adds a new flavor note to the dish, which culinary connoisseurs will truly enjoy. Besides, this salad won't add extra pounds, as it's low in calories. Be sure to choose sweet-sour apple varieties so that the sourness doesn't overpower the other flavors. You can layer the ingredients in any order you prefer. Decorate as desired and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Boil the chicken eggs in advance in salted water for about 10-12 minutes from the moment the liquid starts boiling, then cool them in cold water for another 15-20 minutes.
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Step 2
Wash the cucumbers in water and trim the ends off both sides of the vegetables. Grate them into a bowl and add salt. After 5 minutes, squeeze out the excess juice from the grated cucumbers. Peel the hard-boiled eggs, wash them in water, and grate them as well. Add salt.
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Step 3
Rinse the green apple under water, cut it into four parts, and remove the seeds. Grate on a grater and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent the flesh from darkening.
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Step 4
Place the sliced cucumbers into a cooking ring or square mold, gently press down, and drizzle a mayonnaise lattice on top. It's better not to use sour cream in such dishes, as it tends to separate and may cause the salad to become watery.
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Step 5
Then place the grated egg mixture and draw a mayonnaise grid.
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Step 6
As the last layer, place the apple mixture. Decorate to taste — you can make a mayonnaise lattice pattern, or simply garnish with fresh herbs, an apple slice, etc.
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Step 7
Serve the dish immediately after cooking.