Salad "Tender Wife"

6 servings

45 minutes

The 'Tender Wife' salad is an exquisite and delicate dish of Russian cuisine that enchants with its airy texture and harmonious combination of ingredients. It is a layered composition of chicken meat, egg whites, melted cheese, crab sticks, and canned corn, united by the softness of mayonnaise and the lightness of grated butter. The history of the salad goes back to family gatherings where dishes were created with love and care. Its name symbolizes the tenderness and softness of flavor that perfectly complements a festive table. With its bright colors and delicate flavor balance, it will adorn any feast, especially during special occasions. The salad easily absorbs flavors, achieving a harmony of textures that makes it not only tasty but also aesthetically pleasing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 394.9
• Proteins: 21.3g
• Fats: 26.7g
• Carbohydrates: 17.6g

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs: 2 pc
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Crab sticks: 200 g
• Canned corn: 150 g
• Processed cheese: 1 pc
• Butter: 20 g
• Mayonnaise: 100 g
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Put the butter in the freezer in advance to make it firm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g

2. Boil chicken thighs for about 30 minutes after the water starts boiling. Add salt to the water while boiling. Cool the meat, separate the flesh from the bone, tear it by hand, and place it on a flat dish using a mold ring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thighs: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Boil the eggs hard, cool them down, peel them, and separate the yolk from the white. Grate the white on a fine grater and place it on top of the meat using only half of the portion, sprinkle with ground pepper and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Spread with mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 100 g

5. Grate the processed cheese and layer it next.

   Required ingredients:

   • Processed cheese: 1 piece

6. Take the frozen butter out of the freezer and grate it directly onto the cheese using a large grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g

7. Next, spread the remaining portion of chopped proteins, cover them with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Mayonnaise: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste

8. Cut the crab sticks into medium-sized cubes, form the next layer, and spread with mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crab sticks: 200 g
   • Mayonnaise: 100 g

9. Drain the canned corn from the marinade, place it on crab sticks, and spread with mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned corn: 150 g
   • Mayonnaise: 100 g

10. Grate the yolk on a fine grater to make the top of the salad. Without removing the molding ring, place the salad in the refrigerator to soak for a few hours.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

11. Serve the salad on the table, removing the mold. Garnish with a sprig of parsley.