Birch Grove Salad

Name: Birch Grove Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced; 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 4 hard-boiled eggs, grated; 6 pitted black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

A traditional layered salad with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and creamy mayo, beautifully garnished to resemble a birch tree.

30 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

RussianSaladStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled eggs, grated
6 pitted black olives, sliced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1 medium diced yellow onion and 8 oz sliced button mushrooms for 8 minutes until soft and golden brown. Let cool completely.
2

On a serving platter, layer the 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast into a tidy rectangle. Spread a thin layer of 1/2 cup mayonnaise over the chicken.
3

Add the cooled mushroom and onion mixture as the second layer, followed by another light spread of 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
4

Cover the top and sides evenly with 4 grated hard-boiled eggs to create a smooth white surface.
5

Arrange strips of 6 sliced pitted black olives on top to mimic birch bark patterns, and place 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill around the base for greenery. Chill before serving.

Questions

How long does Birch Grove Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Birch Grove Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Pelmeni (Russian Meat Dumplings) main
Split Pea Soup with Smoked Pork soup
Galinhada (Brazilian Chicken and Rice) main

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