In Soviet times, the festive table, of course,was different from today - there was not the abundance and variety of colors, tastes and aromas that are available to modern housewives. However, it was then that dishes appeared that became truly iconic, very popular in any home. One of them is the fish salad "Mimosa". Among all the truly Soviet recipes, "Mimosa" stands out in that even in times of total shortage, the main ingredients for its preparation could be bought quite easily (with the exception, perhaps, of mayonnaise) - these are onions, eggs and the basis of the dish - canned fish. The classic genre is laying out all the components in layers, soaking them in mayonnaise, decorating the top layer with egg yolk. Actually, this is why this recipe got its name.
Classic salad
As mentioned above, the recipe for the classic Mimosa salad is quite simple. You will need:
- Bank of canned fish in oil (to your taste);
- Potatoes boiled in a uniform (three medium tubers);
- Cooked carrots (three pieces of medium size);
- Three eggs hard boiled;
- A can of mayonnaise (250 grams);
- A bunch of green onions;
- Salt to taste.
Cool and peel the potatoes, carrots and eggs.Place the fish on a plate, mash it with a fork and spread mayonnaise on top. Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater and place them on the fish and mayonnaise layer. Add a little salt and also spread mayonnaise. The third layer is carrot, the fourth is egg. Here we use only whites, do not forget to spread the layers with mayonnaise. Decorate the Mimosa salad with finely chopped egg yolks and green onions on top. Now put the dish in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to soak.
Mimosa and its varieties
Nowadays the classic recipe"Mimosa" has been noticeably enriched with new ideas. For example, rice, apples, butter, cheese, walnuts are added to the salad. Canned fish is replaced with salted salmon, mushrooms, sprats, seafood. In a word, this recipe can still rightfully be attributed to the category, despite all its simplicity. Below we will consider various recipes for "Mimosa": with apple, with rice, with cheese and even with crab sticks. Salad with apples and crab sticks You will need:
- 200 grams of crab sticks;
- 5-6 chicken eggs;
- 100 grams of hard cheese;
- Head of onions;
- Bank of mayonnaise;
- Big apple;
- Butter from the freezer, grams.
Boil the eggs, peel them and separate the whitesyolk. Cut the onion into rings and soak it in cold water for about ten minutes to remove the bitterness. Layer the salad. First, the whites, cheese, butter grated on a coarse grater, and onion. Next comes a layer of mayonnaise - about a third of the jar. Now it's the turn of the crab sticks, cut them as small as possible and lay them on the mayonnaise, cover with grated apple (peeled) and the rest of the mayonnaise. Decorate the dish with yolks. Salad with apple and cheese This recipe contains everything the same as the classic salad, only apple and hard cheese are added. "Mimosa" with apple will definitely appeal to gourmets, as it has a rather unusual taste.
- Canned food (preferably pink salmon) kneaded with a fork and covered with mayonnaise;
- Now add finely chopped onions, too, with mayonnaise;
- Next come eggs (protein), cheese, and again mayonnaise;
- The next layer is carrots (grate on a coarse grater);
- Cover with an apple (also grated on a large grater);
- The last layer is potatoes;
- All is well impregnated with mayonnaise and decorated with yolks.
Salad with apple and rice You will need:
- 200 grams of rice;
- 5-6 eggs;
- 2 canned food (saury, salmon) in oil;
- Cheese hard - 200 grams;
- Two sour apples;
- Head of onions and mayonnaise.
Rice should be boiled in salted water. Boil the eggs too, peel them and separate the yolk from the white. Mash the fish with a fork and mix. Now lay everything out in layers:
- Apples, grated and pre-peeled;
- Further rice (it should completely cool down);
- Lubricate mayonnaise and spread the fish;
- Now the onion, finely chopped, and again mayonnaise;
- The next layer is egg white;
- Next - grated cheese;
- All impregnated with mayonnaise and sprinkled with yolks, mashed fork.
Some secrets of cooking
The recipe for the Mimosa salad can varythe sequence of laying layers, there is no consensus on this matter. True, there are several secrets. For example, it is recommended to lay the onion on top of the fish - this flavor combination will be optimal. In addition, it can be fried (if you want to cook a more satisfying dish) or scalded to remove the bitterness. The dish in which you will lay out the salad should be transparent - made of crystal or glass. So "Mimosa" will look more impressive. In addition, it is very important to decorate the salad beautifully. For example, you can imitate a sprig of mimosa with crumbled egg yolks and greens - parsley, onions and dill. Modern cooking offers many options for reducing the calorie content of this salad. For example, there is a recipe in which mayonnaise can be replaced with sour cream mixed with spicy cottage cheese. Another secret is to use less fatty varieties of fish, or even better - replace them with seafood. In addition, you can include fruit components in the list of ingredients, which will lighten the dish. And finally, those who care about their figure should not prepare this salad with potatoes, rice or butter. We recommend reading:
