Mimosa salad with canned saury

07/13/2020 558 With fish and seafood

Author: Nikolay

Mimosa fish salad is a frequent guest on the holiday table. Having gained popularity back in the USSR, it now has a huge number of cooking variations. Only the appearance remains classic: the finished dish should have a bright yellow top of grated yolks. Today we will learn the history of the dish, and also get acquainted with the most delicious recipes.

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Features of the dish

Mimosa salad gets its name from its resemblance to the plant of the same name: the top of the appetizer is covered with grated egg yolk, which looks like flowers in the snow. Despite the romanticism and elegance of the name, the ingredients of the appetizer are quite simple: anyone can prepare the salad. In addition to eggs, cheese and onions, it always contains fish: canned or boiled.

In the classic version, all grated ingredients are laid out in layers. Cooking will take about half an hour, but experienced housewives advise choosing a time and assembling the salad in advance so that it has time to soak well. Then it will turn out especially tasty and juicy. It is worth saying that the salad turns out to be satisfying, and the butter and mayonnaise in the composition do not allow it to be called low-calorie.

This snack originates in the USSR: then housewives were faced with the question of how to please their family when there was a shortage of food. I had to experiment with what was available in abundance: eggs, herring, butter, canned food. This tandem quickly gained popularity. The recipe spread across the country and became one of the “classic three” New Year’s dishes.

Initially, homemade mayonnaise was used for cooking, but later they began to use store-bought mayonnaise.

Classic recipe

The traditional mimosa salad recipe includes only 6 ingredients: canned sardines, cheese, eggs, onions, butter and mayonnaise. Sometimes potatoes were added, and fresh herbs were used for decoration. As for the butter, it gives the appetizer lightness and fat; it, like all ingredients, is grated. That’s why you need to put it in the freezer in advance. Read on to learn how to prepare a dish according to a classic recipe step by step.

Ingredients

a jar of sardines in oil;
6 chicken eggs;
150 grams of hard cheese;
1 onion;
100 grams of frozen butter;
greens - to taste;
mayonnaise.

Step-by-step instruction

Open a jar of canned fish and drain the oil. Remove the bones from it and mash with a fork until smooth.
Boil the eggs, separate the yolks and whites. Grate the whites and mash the yolks with a fork.
Three onions and coarse cheese. We do not mix the ingredients with each other - all components must be kept separately.
Finely chop the greens.
Assemble the salad, coating each layer with a mayonnaise mesh: egg whites, then cheese, sardine, onion, half the yolk.
Now we take out the butter and rub it on top, then sprinkle with the rest of the yolk and decorate with herbs.
We remove our masterpiece so that it is thoroughly soaked.

Over time, the classic recipe was supplemented with potatoes and carrots. Potatoes make the dish filling, and carrots add a pleasant sweetness (the author of the video is the channel About Yummy - Delicious Recipes).

The value of the dish.

One of the main ingredients of mimosa is canned food in oil - sprats. Speaking about the benefits of mimosa salad, we will focus on this product. Sprats contain trace elements and fats that can strengthen the walls of our blood vessels and heart. In addition, we need polyunsaturated fatty acids in order for our brain to be properly activated. Keep in mind that 100 g of sprats you consume is an excellent prevention of osteoporosis. Sprats also contain vitamin E, which slows down the aging process. Therefore, eat sprats with pleasure and include dishes based on them in your diet.

The mimosa salad with sprats is ready, the recipe of which, we are sure, will remain in your notebook as one of your favorites. We suggested the option of serving it using a culinary ring, but you can diversify this method. For example, such a layered salad will look good in glass bowls and glasses. Or you can serve the salad the old fashioned way - on a common platter. The choice is yours - cook with pleasure!

With saury and cheese

This version of the salad is lower in calories, since we will not use butter in it. It comes together instantly, and the taste will definitely please you. Let’s not bore you, we’ll tell you how mimosa with saury is prepared: a step-by-step recipe with photos!

Ingredients

1 jar of saury;
4 chicken eggs;
1 medium sized onion;
150 grams of hard cheese;
mayonnaise.

Step-by-step instruction

Drain the marinade from the jar of canned food, remove the seeds and knead it until smooth.
Boil the eggs, remove the shells, separate them into yolks and whites, and coarsely grate them separately.
Three cheese and onion on a grater, without mixing them with each other.
We collect in this order: whites, fish, onions, cheese, yolks. We seal each layer with mayonnaise.
Leave for 2-3 hours, or better yet overnight, soak in the refrigerator (video author - ekaterina-lav ♥RECIPES♥).

“Mimosa” with sprats: a simple recipe with corn

Did you know that sprats go amazingly well with canned corn? If not, then hurry up to try this particular snack option.

The light sweetness of corn sets off the rich taste of sprats, and cheese and grated eggs add special tenderness to this delicious combination. Real jam!

Ingredients

Sprats – 1 jar;
Carrots – 1 pc.;
Eggs – 3 pcs.;
Canned corn – 100 g;
Green onions – 3-4 sprigs;
Mayonnaise - to taste.

Cooking mimosa salad with sprats and corn step by step

Wash and cut salad ingredients

First, we cook what needs to be cooked, namely carrots and eggs. Let the components cool.
Now peel the carrots and grate them on a coarse grater.
Grate the eggs on a fine grater, separating the whites and yolks.
We also grate the cheese finely.
Finely chop the green onion with a knife.
Drain the juice from the corn, and the oil from the sprats, after which we mash the fish with a fork. If the canned fish are very small, you can leave them whole.

Assembling mimosa salad with sprats in layers

All that remains is to assemble our salad into a single culinary composition. In a deep salad bowl we form the first layer of sprats, and put corn on it. Spread the layer with mayonnaise.
Next, we’ll make a protein layer, and after that a cheese layer. And again, of course, coat it with mayonnaise to make the salad juicy.
Now we create a carrot layer from half of the total amount of vegetables, again soak in mayonnaise.
Next, lay out a green layer of half an onion and sprinkle it with half of the yolks.
We lay out the rest of the carrots, coat them well with mayonnaise, create another onion layer on top and finish our snack masterpiece with grated yolks.

Mimosa salad with sprats has a very unusual, pronounced taste. You can be sure that everyone invited to the holiday will definitely celebrate this. The main thing is to remember to let the salad sit for a couple of hours in the refrigerator before serving.

Calories: Not specified

Cooking time:
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Prepared with canned fish, often mackerel or sardine, in its own juice or oil. However, who said that you can’t make your favorite salad with pink salmon, tuna or even sprats?

The latter option will present the popular dish in a new light, because the taste of smoked fish is somewhat atypical for such a dish. Perhaps this is how you will prepare a layered salad with vegetables and fish in the future. So, let's move on to the photo recipe for Mimosa salad with sprats. List of ingredients: - 1 potato, - 2 chicken eggs, - 1 carrot, - 100 g sprats in oil, - 1 onion, - 1 tbsp. vinegar, - 50 ml mayonnaise, - greens for decoration.

How to cook with photos step by step

Divide chicken eggs into yolk and white. Grate the yolk on a fine grater. Also grate the protein on a fine or coarse grater. The purpose of the components of the egg is slightly different. Grate the carrots on a fine or coarse grater. Grate the potatoes on a fine grater. You can use more potatoes, but just one is enough to make a thin layer and not make the salad too filling. Peel, chop and marinate the onions in cold water and vinegar, add a pinch of sugar and stir. Both white and red onions will do. Transfer the sprats from the jar to a plate and mash them with a fork. It is not necessary to remove the tails and ridges - they are soft and will not interfere with the salad. Place grated potatoes on the bottom of a deep salad bowl, make a layer of mayonnaise, distribute it evenly over the entire surface. Now place the sprats in the next layer. There is no need to coat it with mayonnaise, since the fish itself is not dry. Place the pickled onions and coat them with mayonnaise. Now it’s the turn of the boiled carrots. Lay it out in a thin layer and make a mayonnaise mesh on top. Place grated whites on the carrots and also coat with mayonnaise. The final layer is grated yolks, which need to be placed on a layer of whites and mayonnaise. There is no need to make a mayonnaise mesh here; let the surface of the salad be “loose” and “fluffy”. Let it brew in a cool place for a couple of hours, after which you can serve.

An interesting option would be to make not a salad, but

Delicious and easy to prepare, fish salad is a frequent guest on the tables of many housewives. This is a layered salad with sprats, and it is called Mimosa. The appetizer is an alternative to the famous fish dish, but this does not make its taste worse. “Mimosa” is prepared very quickly, but its taste can conquer even the most demanding gourmet. The preparation time will take the hostess no more than 15 minutes, and the cooking time of the dish itself will take only 20 minutes.

You can find out how to cook at home on our website.

Mimosa salad with sprats is an ideal appetizer on any holiday table, where it will not go unnoticed. Also, the salad will be a good variety of the daily family menu. “Mimosa can be served in portions, in bowls, or in a large glass salad bowl. The amount of ingredients in the recipe is designed for 2 small salad bowls.

Taste Info Fish salads

With potatoes and carrots

A recipe with potatoes and carrots is found on housewives’ tables very often. You can always find these vegetables in the refrigerator, so why not add them to your snack! We tell you how to make mimosa salad in this version: prepare it together step by step.

Ingredients

1 jar of canned fish;
5 chicken eggs;
3 potatoes;
3 carrots;
1 onion;
greens - to taste;
mayonnaise.

Step-by-step instruction

Take a jar of your favorite canned fish, drain the liquid or oil, and mash with a fork.
Cook carrots and potatoes in separate containers. You can do it right in your uniform. Then you will need to peel them and coarsely grate them.
Boil the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. We grate both of them.
We chop the onion.
We form the dish: potatoes, onions, carrots, fish, whites, yolks, do not forget to coat with mayonnaise between each layer.
The hat can be beautifully decorated with chopped herbs (the author of the video is the Recipes from Ivan channel).

Mimosa salad with canned tuna and green onions - step by step with photos

Another delicious Mimosa salad is made if you make it from tuna and add green onions to the layers instead of onions. This will greatly refresh its taste and make it unforgettably piquant. Tuna is considered a very healthy fish, but the oil version is not very dietary. If you want to make the salad lighter, use tuna in its own juice. Mayonnaise, unfortunately, cannot be removed from this salad, as it creates the basis of taste and layers. You can simply spread it on not all layers, and do it in a very thin layer. Then the Mimosa salad will turn out lighter and more crumbly.

To prepare you will need:

tuna in oil - 2 cans,
boiled potatoes - 3 pieces,
boiled carrots - 1 piece (large or 2 small)
boiled eggs - 5 pieces,
green onions - a bunch,
mayonnaise - 150 grams,
dill for decoration,
salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the Mimosa salad. Boil potatoes and carrots in their skins, then peel and cool. Boil the eggs, but boil for no more than 10 minutes, so that the yolk does not turn green and the salad turns out beautiful. Grate the whites on a coarse grater and the yolks on a fine grater. Cut the onion into small slices. Remove the tuna from the can without oil, remove the bones and mash it with a fork into very small pieces.

2. Place potatoes as the first layer. You can grate it on a coarse grater directly into the salad bowl, and then give the layer the desired shape. Lightly press it down with a spatula and spread it with a thin layer of mayonnaise.

3. Now place the fish on a layer of potatoes and gently smooth with a fork. There is no need to smear this layer with mayonnaise so that the taste of the fish is brighter.

4. Now sprinkle the tuna layer with green onions and spread it with mayonnaise using a spatula or spoon.

5. Place the next layer of carrots, grated on a fine grater. And again mayonnaise.

6. The penultimate layer of our Mimosa salad is grated whites, which will become the background of our picture.

7. Now we will make a Mimosa flower from the yolk and a sprig of dill. To do this, place the dill in the middle of the dish and fluff it up. Use a spoon to place small mounds of mimosa florets on top of the dill. Place the remaining yolk in a frame around the flower. It will turn out very beautiful and festive. Real Mimosa salad.

Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably two. After this, he will be ready to receive guests or a family holiday. Eat with pleasure!

With crab sticks

Everyone knows that crab sticks are also fish. Therefore, you can afford such a departure from the classics: prepare the famous salad with them. We invite you to find out how this option is done right now.

Ingredients

500 grams of potatoes;
250 g carrots;
5 eggs;
200 g crab sticks;
mayonnaise.

Step-by-step instruction

Boil the potatoes and carrots without removing the skins. Take off the “clothes” and coarsely grate the vegetables.
Boil the eggs, take them apart and place the yolks and whites separately, and then grate them.
Thaw the crab sticks and chop them finely.
We begin to assemble the appetizer, coating each layer with a mayonnaise mesh. As a base, we form a pillow of half a potato, then lay out crab sticks, egg whites, potatoes and carrots again.
Sprinkle the top with yolk and let it sit for a couple of hours to soak (author of the video - Simple recipes).

With cheese and apples

Mimosa with cheese and apples is an option for those who like to add a fruity note to their snacks. For this recipe, it is better to take sweet and sour fruits. Our instructions will tell you how to make this great salad.

Ingredients

1 jar of canned fish (any);
4 medium potatoes;
2 carrots;
4 testicles;
200 grams of hard cheese;
1 large apple;
1 onion;
mayonnaise.

Step-by-step instruction

Let the vegetables in their uniforms cook. Then we clean them and put them in separate bowls.
We also boil the eggs, remove the shells and separate them into whites and yolks, grate them.
Drain the liquid from the canned food and mash the fish.
Finely chop the onion.
Three cheese and an apple.
We spread it in layers, covering it with mayonnaise: first the fish, then onions, proteins, cheese, carrots, apples, potatoes. Sprinkle the top with yolk.
We put it in the refrigerator to soak (the author of the video is the bonapp channel).

Salad “Bouquet of mimosas” with sardines and capers

A juicy salad of sardines, capers and cheese will appeal to lovers of original dishes.

Cooking time:

25 minutes
Number of servings:
7

Ingredients:

sardine in oil/in its own juice, fillet (400-500 g);
canned corn (200-300 g);
processed/soft cream cheese (200 g);
capers (100-200 g);
boiled potatoes (4-5 pcs.);
boiled carrots (3-4 pcs.);
boiled chicken egg (5-6 pcs.);
pickled cucumber (3-4 pcs.);
garlic (3-4 cloves);
green onions/dill/other fresh herbs (for decoration, 1 bunch);
mayonnaise (250 g);
salt, ground black pepper (to taste).

Preparation:

Peel the potatoes and grate them on a coarse grater.
Peel the carrots and grate them on a coarse grater.
Grate the cheese on a fine grater (processed cheese must first be cooled in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to grate).
Remove the cucumbers from the marinade, cut into cubes and strain off excess liquid.
We peel the garlic, wash it and put it through a press.
In a separate container, make the dressing - mix mayonnaise, garlic, pepper and salt.
Open the jar of capers and drain the marinade.
Open the can of corn and drain the juice.
Wash the green onions, remove excess moisture with a towel and finely chop.
Open a can of canned fish, drain the excess liquid and chop the fillet with a fork.
We form the salad in layers, placing the ingredients one by one in a deep bowl or salad bowl. Season each layer to taste with salt, pepper and coat with dressing. The first layer is potatoes.
The second one is sardine fillet.
The third one is capers.
The fourth layer is carrots.
Fifth - corn.
Sixth - cucumbers.
The seventh layer is cheese.
Eighth - squirrels.
The ninth layer is the yolks. Decorate the dish with chopped onions.
Before serving, place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. The dish will turn out no less tasty if you simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season with mayonnaise-garlic sauce.

Bon appetit!

Photo gallery

We learned how to make a traditional salad in Russian cuisine. We now invite you to familiarize yourself with a selection of beautifully decorated dishes.

Photo 1. With red fish rosettes

Photo 2. With flowers made from eggs

Photo 3. With greenery in the shape of a star

Photo 4. In beautiful glasses

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