Layered salad with eggs, nuts and apples
8 servings
30 minutes
Layered salad with eggs, nuts, and apples is the embodiment of elegance in Russian cuisine, where layers of ingredients create a harmonious blend of flavors. Its origins trace back to traditional family celebrations where such salads adorn festive tables. Tender boiled eggs form a soft base, pickled onions add zest, and juicy apples refresh the taste. Crunchy walnuts provide structure while Gouda cheese completes the composition with a rich creamy note. Mayonnaise binds the layers together creating a creamy texture. This salad is perfect for festive occasions and cozy family dinners; it can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat delicacies. The original combination of sweet, salty, and nutty makes it unforgettable.
1
Boil the eggs.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
2
Chop the nuts finely. Grate the eggs, cheese, and apples on a coarse grater.
- Shelled walnuts: 100 g
- Gouda cheese: 150 g
- Apple: 3 pieces
3
Layer the salad on a flat plate: 1st layer - eggs smeared with mayonnaise; 2nd layer - pickled onions (finely chopped), a bit of mayonnaise; 3rd layer - apples (well squeezed to remove liquid); 4th layer - walnuts, then grated cheese and mayonnaise.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Mayonnaise: 250 g
- Pickled onion: 100 g
- Apple: 3 pieces
- Shelled walnuts: 100 g
- Gouda cheese: 150 g
- Mayonnaise: 250 g