Meat salad with leftover meat

Name: Meat salad with leftover meat
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 250 g leftover cooked or roast meat (chicken, turkey, beef or pork); 2 medium pickled gherkins; 1 tart apple (e.g. Granny Smith); 2 medium boiled potatoes, cooled; 2 hard-boiled eggs; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon Dijon or mild mustard; 1 tablespoon pickle brine from the jar; salt, freshly ground pepper; fresh parsley or chives

Time: 20 minutes + 30 minutes chilling4 servingsapprox. 230 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 15 g protein / serving

Meat salad is one of the smartest inventions of Hungarian leftover cooking: Sunday roast, boiled chicken or beef turns into a refreshing, creamy salad the next day. The apple and pickled gherkins add a tart freshness, while the egg and potato make it filling. It is excellent for a cold platter, a light supper, or as a sandwich spread.

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Cut the meat into thin strips, then into small cubes. If the leftover meat is dry, sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon of pickle brine to make it juicier.
Cut the gherkins, the apple (with the skin, sprinkled with lemon juice so it does not brown), the boiled potatoes and the hard-boiled eggs into similar 0.5-1 cm cubes.
Mix the mayonnaise with the sour cream, mustard and pickle brine, and season with salt and pepper. Taste it, as the gherkins are already salty and sour.
In a bowl, gently fold together the meat, gherkins, apple, potatoes, eggs and dressing.
Cover with cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can blend.
Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives. Serve with fresh bread, toast, or on a lettuce leaf.

Based on: A jó házikonyha (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

Use a tart apple so the salad does not become too sweet.
Dice the meat small so every bite contains some.
Do not marinate too long, as the apple and potato turn watery: 30-60 minutes is ideal.
Use yogurt and less mayonnaise for a lighter version.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it keep?

Covered in the fridge for 2 days. It is best to add the apple just before serving.

What can replace mayonnaise?

Greek yogurt with mustard, or half mayonnaise and half yogurt.

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