Summer is finally here and that means many of us turn to salads. I love the simplicity of this Russian cucumber radish salad. ~ read more ~
Posts in category Salads
Olivier Salad aka Russian Salad Recipe – Салат Оливье
Olivier is one of the most popular salads in Russia. It is made with diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, dill pickles and dressed with mayonnaise sauce. Variations of the salad differ from the choice of meat. It could be poultry, beef, ham or sausages. This salad is a must on the dinner table for Christmas, as well as other festive occasions. My version of Oliver salad has Canadian bacon.
Tomato Cheese Delight
Crab and Shrimp Salad Recipe-Крабовый салат с Kреветками
I love crab salad; when we get together with brothers and sisters, it’s my sister in-law Inessa’s specialty. Easy and yet so good….. The creamy dressing tossed with the crunchy sweet vegetables provides the faultless contrast in flavors! !
Layered Russian “Shuba” salad with Smoked Salmon
Shuba translates to“fur coat” in Russian, it is also the name of a Russian layered vegetable salad. Traditionally this salad is made with cured herring on the bottom layer, then it is topped with vegetables and a thin layer of mayonnaise. In Russia as well as here in the United States, Shuba is still one of the most popular holiday salads for the Slavic Community.
I know some people don’t like cured herring but this salad is a great alternative to serve the traditional Shuba. Unlike to my Russian Herring Layered Salad , I reversed the layers and topped the top layer with smoked salmon instead of herring.
Mushroom Meadow Salad – “Грибная поляна”
Tired of traditional salads? This recipe will put whole new spin on your salad theme. It’s perfect for potlucks and holidays. The salad is made with 7-8 layers, usually with chicken, pickled cucumbers, chopped boiled eggs, carrots and potato, grated cheese; topped with marinated mushroom and fresh herbs.
“If you are not big fan of mushrooms you can use canned corn for the first layer.”
Broccoli Cauliflower with Radish Salad Recipe
A quick and easy broccoli salad with the addition of cauliflower, radish, celery and almonds. The best part is that it can be prepared the day prior to serving; It tastes better after it sits overnight, which allows the flavors to marinate together… This salad can be perfect as a side dish or if you’re looking for a different way to make broccoli.
Beet Salad with Walnuts and Garlic
Beets are staple in traditional Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. We use them in a Borshts and salads like Russian Herring salad or a Vinigrate salad.
This beet salad is creamy and crunchy at the same time. It works great as a side dish, as a spread or a salad.
Marinara – Tomato Vegetable Sauce Recipe
One of the great joys of summer is the homegrown tomatoes. Homegrown or locally-grown farm fresh tomatoes always seem to taste better than the commercial alternatives. This is our traditional Turkish/Gagauz dish that my grandma used make. It’s called Tomato “Manja” with vegetables. Manja- means sauce or gravy. She used to make this sauce in large batches and can it; and during those cold winter days she would use this sauce for almost anything (Golubtsi- Russian Stuffed cabbage, rice dishes, potato, soups or just as a dip).
Cabbage Chicken with Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe
This recipe was given to me by my friend Laida. It’s super easy to make, light, crunchy and perfect fur summer picnics or to take along to a potluck. It’s no wonder just everybody loves it.
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