Salad with prunes and mushrooms
4 servings
10 minutes
Salad with prunes and mushrooms is an amazing combination of contrasting flavors and textures. Its history may begin in the search for balance between the smokiness of chicken, the sweetness of prunes, and the tenderness of mushrooms. Each spoon reveals a rich taste: smoked chicken breast adds depth, prunes add a light caramel note, while mushrooms and onions create an appetizing base. Mashed eggs, fresh cucumber, and mayonnaise bind the ingredients together into a layered delight. This salad is perfect as a festive dish that highlights the sophistication of flavors and contrasts in textures. It pairs well with meat dishes or can stand alone as a treat. Such a salad not only pleases the eye with its layered presentation but also transforms a simple set of ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.
1
For preparation, any type of mold is needed. We layer the salad components in it, spreading mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
2
The first layer is sliced smoked chicken breast.
- Smoked chicken breast: 350 g
3
The second layer is the mashed yolks of 6 eggs.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
4
The third layer is sliced prunes (soaked in boiling water for several hours).
- Pitted prunes: 200 g
5
The fourth layer is mushrooms sautéed with onions (sprinkle with salt and pepper).
- Fresh champignons: 300 g
- Onion: 1 head
6
The fifth layer is fresh cucumber, julienned (salted).
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
7
The sixth layer is smoked breast, topped with egg white grated on a fine grater.
- Smoked chicken breast: 350 g
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces