Miner's Salad
1 serving
30 minutes
The 'Shakhtersky' salad is a simple yet hearty dish that originated among workers and miners in need of nutritious and affordable food. The main ingredients—beef, pickles, and onions—create a rich flavor with a pleasant tang and mild spiciness. Marinated onions add special softness to the dish, while mayonnaise binds all components together, making the salad juicy and harmonious. This salad is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive gatherings. It can be served on its own or as an accompaniment to main meat dishes. The 'Shakhtersky' salad evokes memories of warm home meals; it is a simple yet incredibly tasty example of Russian cuisine that brings energy and comfort.
1
Slice the onion into thin half-rings.
- Onion: 150 g
2
Pour boiled water over the chopped onion, adding vinegar, a little salt, and sugar. Let it steep for 20 minutes.
- Table vinegar: 2 tablespoons
3
Cut the boiled beef into strips.
- Beef: 300 g
4
Cut the pickles into thin strips as well.
- Pickled cucumbers: 200 g
5
Drain the liquid from the onion. Combine meat, onion, cucumbers, and mayonnaise, and mix well.
- Onion: 150 g
- Beef: 300 g
- Pickled cucumbers: 200 g
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
