Mimosa salad (layered fish salad)

Mimosa salad is a popular cold dish of the Soviet and Russian New Year and festive tables, named for the crumbled yellow egg yolk on top. Layers of tinned fish, vegetables and mayonnaise follow each other from dark to light. It is a cold, rich starter or a small lunch.

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1. Boil the potatoes, carrots and eggs and cool them; separate the eggs and grate the whites and yolks separately.
2. Chop the onion finely, pour over hot water to take away its sharpness and drain.
3. In a dish or a springform tin, the bottom layer is the grated potato; salt it and spread thinly with mayonnaise.
4. Next comes the fish mashed with a fork, the onion, mayonnaise, then grated carrot, mayonnaise, cheese and egg white, always lightly spread with mayonnaise.
5. Crumble the egg yolk on top for a “mimosa flower” effect and garnish with dill.
6. Chill for at least 2 hours so the layers meld and serve cold. ⏱ Timer: 2 h

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Tips

• Spread the layers thinly with mayonnaise so it is not too heavy.
• It is best assembled the day before, as the layers meld.
• Tinned salmon instead of tuna is also traditional.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the name mimosa come from?

The crumbled yolk resembles the yellow puffs of the mimosa flower.

How long does it keep?

1-2 days in the fridge; not recommended longer because of the mayonnaise.

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