Russian Beauty

10 servings

60 minutes

The salad 'Russian Beauty' is a true embodiment of elegance and taste in Russian cuisine. It combines the tenderness of potatoes and chicken fillet with the spiciness of ham, the freshness of cucumbers, and the juiciness of bell peppers. Its layered structure makes each piece harmonious, while the mayonnaise dressing gives it a creamy texture. The bright colors of the ingredients symbolize the beauty of the Russian soul, and the richness of flavors makes it an ideal decoration for a festive table. This salad not only pleases the eye but also delights with its taste, creating a sense of warm home comfort. It is served at family celebrations where it invariably impresses guests, and garnishing with greens and red fish adds nobility. 'Russian Beauty' is not just a dish but an expression of Russian hospitality and traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 335.1
• Proteins: 24.1g
• Fats: 20.5g
• Carbohydrates: 13.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 500 g
• Ham: 350 g
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Yellow bell pepper: 1 pc
• Cheese: 300 g
• Tomatoes: 350 g
• Chicken fillet: 300 g
• Mayonnaise: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Dill: 3 sprig
• Parsley: 3 sprig
• Green onions: 2 stem

Cooking steps

1. Boil the potatoes until cooked, then grate them on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

2. Cut the ham into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ham: 350 g

3. Cut the cucumber into thin strips or cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

4. Boil the eggs hard and cut them into cubes by hand, use an egg slicer (if you have one) or grate them on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

5. Boil the chicken fillet until cooked and shred it into fibers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 300 g

6. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 300 g

7. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 350 g

8. Cut the peppers just like the tomato - into cubes or thin strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece

9. Salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Take a suitable shape for the salad (I don't have a special shape for this salad in the form of a kokoshnik, but you can make it from foil or use any other shape - a bowl).

11. Layer: potatoes, ham, cucumber, eggs, chicken fillet, cheese, tomatoes and peppers.

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 500 g
    • Ham: 350 g
    • Cucumbers: 1 piece
    • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
    • Chicken fillet: 300 g
    • Cheese: 300 g
    • Tomatoes: 350 g
    • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
    • Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece

12. Spread mayonnaise on each layer.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mayonnaise:  to taste

13. Decorate the salad with any suitable ingredients - greens, olives, cucumbers, red fish, etc.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dill: 3 sprigs
    • Parsley: 3 sprigs
    • Green onions: 2 stems

14. Let the salad sit in the fridge for a couple of hours — then serve it.