Smoked Pink Salmon Salad
6 servings
25 minutes
Smoked salmon salad is an exquisite combination of flavors that embodies the spirit of Russian cuisine. The tender, aromatic fish with a light smoky note harmoniously pairs with the softness of boiled potatoes and the spiciness of pickled onions with capers. The creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and mustard adds tenderness to the dish, while red caviar provides a festive touch. This salad is perfect for formal dinners and gatherings where rich flavor and simplicity in preparation are valued. It not only delights the gastronomic senses but also brings a sense of coziness, as the combination of ingredients reminds one of traditional home-cooked meals. A wonderful choice for seafood lovers and fans of Russian cuisine!
1
Boil the eggs hard, cool them down and peel. Break the fish fillet into small pieces, removing any bones if present.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Cold-smoked pink salmon: 300 g
2
Peel the onion, cut it in half, slice it into feathers and place it in a bowl. Add a little salt, drizzle with olive oil and gently squeeze with hands. Mix with capers.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Capers: 3 tablespoons
3
Wash the potatoes and boil them in their skins until cooked. Let them cool slightly, peel, grate on a coarse grater, and place in a bowl.
- Potato: 4 pieces
4
Mix mayonnaise with mustard and 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the dressing to the potatoes. Also, add pieces of fish, mix, and let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Cold-smoked pink salmon: 300 g
5
Add onion with capers, season with pepper and mix. Place the salad in a bowl and top with red caviar and quartered eggs.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Capers: 3 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Red caviar (salmon roe): 1 tablespoon
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces