Salad "Under a Fur Coat"

8 servings

60 minutes

The salad 'Under a Fur Coat' is an iconic dish of Russian cuisine born in the Soviet era. Its origin is linked to the attempt to create a hearty and accessible treat that unites people. The main character of the salad is tender and salty herring, which seems to be hidden 'under a fur coat' of layers of boiled vegetables, eggs, and mayonnaise. Beetroot gives the dish a rich ruby color and a slight sweetness, while carrots and potatoes soften the taste, creating harmony. It is ideal as a festive dish, especially for New Year when its rich flavor and striking appearance adorn the table. This salad is not just food but a symbol of home comfort, family traditions, and time spent together.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 541
• Proteins: 19.3g
• Fats: 44.4g
• Carbohydrates: 17.5g

Ingredients

• Herring: 2 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Potato: 4 pc
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Beet: 300 g
• Mayonnaise: 250 g
• Green onions: to taste
• Dill: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients. Boil the vegetables and eggs until cooked.

2. Finely chop the dill and green onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onions:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste

3. Chop the onion into small cubes and pour boiling water over it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

4. Clean the herring and remove the bones. Cut into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring: 2 pieces

5. Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater, and the beets and carrots on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Beet: 300 g

6. Grate the eggs on a fine grater. Grate one yolk separately: it will be needed for decoration.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

7. Place half of the potatoes at the bottom of the salad bowl and spread mayonnaise on it. Then layer half of the chopped herring and chopped onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces
   • Mayonnaise: 250 g
   • Herring: 2 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece

8. Layer the remaining potatoes, spread with mayonnaise, and add a layer of eggs, also spreading with mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 4 pieces
   • Mayonnaise: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

9. Next, layer the remaining herring and onion, and spread with mayonnaise. Distribute the grated carrot and spread with mayonnaise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring: 2 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Mayonnaise: 250 g
   • Carrot: 3 pieces

10. At the very end, add grated beetroot and spread with mayonnaise. Put the salad in the fridge for 2 hours.

    Required ingredients:

    • Beet: 300 g
    • Mayonnaise: 250 g

11. Serve garnished with green onions and grated yolk.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green onions:  to taste
    • Chicken egg: 4 pieces