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Mimosa Salad

A classic layered Russian salad featuring mashed salmon, grated root vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs bound with mayonnaise. The bright crumbled egg yolk topping gives it its signature flower-like appearance.

45 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

RussianSaladStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 can canned pink salmon, mashed
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, grated
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 4 large hard-boiled egg whites, grated
  • 4 large hard-boiled egg yolks, crumbled
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil whole potatoes and carrots on the stovetop until tender, then chill, peel, and grate into 2 medium grated Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 medium grated carrots.

  2. 2

    In a deep glass dish, spread 1 can mashed canned pink salmon evenly across the bottom and coat lightly with 3/4 cup mayonnaise.

  3. 3

    Layer Yukon Gold potatoes over the salmon, season with salt, and spread another layer of mayonnaise.

  4. 4

    Layer 1/2 small finely diced yellow onion, carrots, and 4 large grated hard-boiled egg whites, spreading mayonnaise gently between each layer.

  5. 5

    Top the final layer with 4 large crumbled hard-boiled egg yolks and garnish around the edge with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.

  6. 6

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Questions

What is Mimosa Salad?

A classic layered Russian salad featuring mashed salmon, grated root vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs bound with mayonnaise. The bright crumbled egg yolk topping gives it its signature flower-like appearance. This reference files it under Russian salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How long does Mimosa Salad take?

As written, 45 minutes: 20 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Does Mimosa Salad contain fish?

Yes: 1 can canned pink salmon, mashed. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Mimosa Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 340 calories, with 16 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Mimosa Salad keep?

The base of Mimosa Salad is potatoes, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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