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Sunflower Salad

A festive Russian layered salad arranged to visually resemble a sunflower. Features savory layers of shredded chicken, mushrooms, grated eggs, and cheese finished with black olive seeds and potato chip petals.

35 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

RussianSaladStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, grated
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup black olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 24 chips potato chips
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms until brown, then cool completely.

  2. 2

    Spread 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast across a flat platter and top with 1/2 cup mayonnaise.

  3. 3

    Layer cremini mushrooms and 4 grated hard-boiled eggs over the top.

  4. 4

    Top with remaining mayo and cover completely with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.

  5. 5

    Arrange 1/2 cup halved black olives cut-side down across the cheese to resemble sunflower seeds.

  6. 6

    Tuck 24 chips potato chips along the outer edge to form sunflower petals.

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Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Sunflower Salad?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Sunflower Salad uses 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded.

Can I make Sunflower Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sunflower Salad is 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sunflower Salad low-carb?

A serving of Sunflower Salad carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

Does Sunflower Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 4 hard-boiled eggs, grated and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Sunflower Salad?

The base of Sunflower Salad is chips, 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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