Salad with boiled pork and green peas
4 servings
20 minutes
Salad with boiled pork and green peas is a true reflection of Russian home cooking, combining simplicity and rich flavor. Tender pieces of boiled pork harmoniously complement the sweet green peas and the spiciness of pickled onions. The light sharpness of black pepper and the freshness of herbs provide balance to the dish, while mayonnaise binds all the ingredients together, creating a soft and appetizing texture. This salad is not only nutritious but also versatile: it can be served as a standalone dish on a festive table or as an accompaniment to main hot dishes. It is perfect for family dinners and warm gatherings with friends, filling the evening with coziness and flavors of traditional Russian cuisine.
1
Boil, cool, and cut the pork into small cubes.
- Pork: 400 g
2
Clean and grate the carrot for Korean carrot salad and fry it in a heated pan with vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
3
Slice the onion into half rings and place it in a deep bowl.
- Onion: 1 head
4
In a separate bowl, mix salt, sugar, and water. Then pour the resulting solution over the chopped onion and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
5
Transfer all the pre-cut ingredients, green peas, and squeezed marinated onions into a deep bowl.
- Canned green peas: 1 jar
- Onion: 1 head
6
Finely chop a bunch of greens and add to the salad.
- Green: 1 bunch
7
Also add salt, pepper, and mayonnaise and mix everything thoroughly.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
8
Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 20-40 minutes, then plate it and serve.