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Mimosa salad with tuna, rice and potatoes

4 servings

60 minutes

The 'Mimosa' salad with tuna, rice, and potatoes is a festive dish that captivates gourmets with its delicate taste and airy texture. Its history dates back to the Soviet past when layered salads became a symbol of culinary art. Named after the mimosa flower, it delights the eye with its bright layers: juicy tuna, fluffy egg whites, sweet carrots, spicy red onions, and tender potatoes are combined under a soft mayonnaise veil. This salad is perfect for special occasions, decorating the table and creating a cozy atmosphere. Served chilled, it makes its flavor even more harmonious and balanced. Its rich yet delicate taste pairs well with various side dishes, while each layer reveals a new shade of gastronomic pleasure.

Mimosa salad with tuna, rice and potatoes
Energy value per serving
Calories
262.4kcal
Proteins
18.9grams
Fats
7.4grams
Carbohydrates
30.2grams
Ingredients
4servings
Rice
4 
tbsp
Potato
2 
pc
Carrot
3 
pc
Red onion
0.5 
head
Mayonnaise
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Boil and cool the rice, egg, and vegetables. Drain the liquid from the tuna (not all, leave some for moisture) and mash with a fork. Separate the cooked egg whites and yolks. Finely chop the red onion. Grate the egg whites, yolks, and vegetables on a fine grater.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rice: 4 tablespoons
    2. Chicken egg: 4 pieces
    3. Potato: 2 pieces
    4. Carrot: 3 pieces
    5. Red onion: 0.5 head
    6. Canned tuna in brine: 1 jar
  • 2

    Layer on a plate in the following order: 1— rice, 2 — fish+mayonnaise, 3 — egg whites+mayonnaise, 4 — carrot+mayonnaise, 5 — red onion, 6 — potato+mayonnaise, 7 — egg yolks.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rice: 4 tablespoons
    2. Canned tuna in brine: 1 jar
    3. Mayonnaise:  to taste
    4. Chicken egg: 4 pieces
    5. Mayonnaise:  to taste
    6. Carrot: 3 pieces
    7. Mayonnaise:  to taste
    8. Red onion: 0.5 head
    9. Potato: 2 pieces
    10. Mayonnaise:  to taste
    11. Chicken egg: 4 pieces
  • 3

    Let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Mayonnaise:  to taste