Salad with corn and croutons

1 serving

12 minutes

Corn and crouton salad is a bright representative of Russian cuisine, combining simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. Its roots go back to home cooking, where housewives aimed to create nutritious and quick dishes from available ingredients. The tenderness of fresh cucumber and iceberg harmoniously complements the sweet corn, while the spiciness of the ham adds richness. Crunchy croutons complete the composition, creating a contrast of textures. A light dressing made from mayonnaise seasoned with black pepper and paprika balances and enhances the flavor. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or a side for meat, adding festivity to any table. Simple yet elegant, it quickly becomes a favorite treat in families that appreciate the combination of freshness and crunch.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 828.2
• Proteins: 27.3g
• Fats: 56.2g
• Carbohydrates: 52.9g

Ingredients

• Canned corn: 70 g
• Iceberg lettuce: 30 g
• Cucumbers: 170 g
• White bread: 60 g
• Pork ham: 100 g
• Mayonnaise: 3 tbsp
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Paprika: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the cucumber, cut it into small cubes, and salt it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 170 g
   • Sea salt:  to taste

2. Chop the iceberg into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Iceberg lettuce: 30 g

3. Add to the cucumber, dress with mayonnaise and season with black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 170 g
   • Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Then fill it with corn.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned corn: 70 g

5. Cut the boiled pork into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork ham: 100 g

6. Slice the bread the same way.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 60 g

7. Send it to a dry hot skillet.

8. Once the bottom is browned, drizzle with olive oil and stir. Reduce the heat to medium. Sauté for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 60 g

9. Slightly sprinkle a flat plate with paprika.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika:  to taste

10. Mix all the prepared ingredients except for the croutons.

    Required ingredients:

    • Canned corn: 70 g
    • Iceberg lettuce: 30 g
    • Cucumbers: 170 g
    • Pork ham: 100 g
    • Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
    • Sea salt:  to taste
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste
    • Paprika:  to taste

11. Then tightly pack the salad into a culinary ring placed on a plate with paprika, leaving 1.5 tablespoons of ingredients for decoration.

12. Place the croutons on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • White bread: 60 g

13. Place the remaining ingredients on top and carefully remove the ring. Done!