Layered salad with tuna and cheese
4 servings
40 minutes
Layered salad with tuna and cheese is a refined dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish, freshness of vegetables, and richness of cheese. Its multi-layered structure makes the salad not only tasty but also aesthetically appealing. The history of the dish traces back to the tradition of creating layered salads where each ingredient harmoniously complements the others. The taste of the salad is balanced: the softness of tuna and eggs is highlighted by the crunchy freshness of cucumbers, while cheese adds a spicy note. A light creaminess is achieved through mayonnaise that unites all layers into a single composition. This salad will be a decoration for a festive table and is perfect as an appetizer or standalone dish, especially when paired with rye bread and greens.
1
First, we prepare the main ingredients. The eggs and carrots need to be boiled. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Cheese: 150 g
2
Place grated egg whites in a salad bowl. Spread a little mayonnaise on them.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Mayonnaise: to taste
3
Spread a layer of tuna on the egg whites. You can mash the canned fish with a fork beforehand and drain the excess oil.
- Canned tuna in oil: 1 jar
4
Place grated fresh cucumber on the tuna. If the vegetable is watery, be sure to squeeze out the excess juice! You can salt the cucumber a little. And don't forget to spread a bit of mayonnaise on the cucumber layer.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Mayonnaise: to taste
5
Place a layer of boiled carrots on top of the cucumber layer. On top of the carrot layer - grated cheese. And again - a drop of mayonnaise.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Cheese: 150 g
- Mayonnaise: to taste
6
Layer the grated egg yolks on top.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces