Salad with rice, cheese and garlic
4 servings
40 minutes
Salad with rice, cheese, and garlic is a hearty and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that combines the creaminess of cheese, the spiciness of garlic, and the rich flavor of rice. This salad became popular due to its simplicity and the availability of ingredients, as well as its rich flavor combination. Boiled eggs add softness to the salad while pickled cucumbers provide a pleasant tanginess. Dressed with mayonnaise, the salad acquires a creamy consistency that makes it especially appetizing. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side for meat or fish. It can be served on a festive table or used as a nutritious snack throughout the day.
1
Cook the rice. Let it cool. If the rice has been in the fridge for a long time, warm it up by adding a small piece of butter.
- Rice: 2 tablespoons
- Grated cheese: 4 tablespoons
2
Boil the eggs and chop them finely.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
3
Garlic should be either finely chopped or crushed in a garlic press.
- Finely chopped garlic: 3 heads
4
Grate the cheese on a fine grater. It's better to use something like creamy Tilsiter cheese.
- Grated cheese: 4 tablespoons
5
Chop the cucumbers finely.
- Marinated cucumbers: 2 pieces
6
Mix all the ingredients and dress with mayonnaise.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Marinated cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Grated cheese: 4 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons
- Finely chopped garlic: 3 heads
- Rice: 2 tablespoons
