Mimosa salad facts for kids
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| Type | Salad |
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| Course | Zakuski |
| Region or state | Soviet Union |
| Associated national cuisine | Russia |
| Main ingredients | Canned fish, boiled eggs, grated cheese, onion, mayonnaise |
Mimosa salad (Russian: салат мимоза) is a special and tasty layered salad. It is very popular in Russia and other countries that used to be part of the Soviet Union. People often make it for holidays and celebrations.
The salad gets its name because it looks like bright yellow mimosa flowers scattered on white snow. This pretty look comes from crumbled egg yolks placed on top.
Making Mimosa Salad
Mimosa salad is usually made by putting different ingredients in layers. Each layer is often covered with mayonnaise. This helps to hold the salad together and adds flavor.
Main Ingredients
The most common ingredients for Mimosa salad include:
- Canned fish: The fish is drained and mashed. Popular choices are salmon, pacific saury, mackerel, or trout.
- Boiled eggs: The egg whites are grated. The egg yolks are crumbled finely and sprinkled on top. This creates the "mimosa flower" effect.
- Cheese: Hard cheese is often finely grated and added in layers.
- Onion: Finely chopped onion adds a sharp taste.
- Mayonnaise: This creamy sauce is spread between the layers.
Other Ingredients You Can Add
Sometimes, people add other ingredients to their Mimosa salad. These can make the salad even more filling or add different textures:
- Butter: Grated frozen butter can be sprinkled in.
- Potatoes: Boiled and coarsely grated potatoes are a common addition.
- Carrots: Boiled and coarsely grated carrots can also be used.
Images for kids
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Mimosa salad, traditional decoration
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Mimosa salad, decorated with dill
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The "mimosa"
(Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata)),
symbol of Women's day in Russia
