Salad with canned fish and potatoes
Origin of the recipe
During the Soviet era, particularly from the 1960s to the 1980s, canned goods became a staple in many people's diets. Canned fish such as tuna, sardines, and saury were readily available and inexpensive, making them a popular salad ingredient. During this time, various salad recipes began to appear that combined canned fish with other simple and affordable ingredients, such as potatoes.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Boiled potatoes
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Cucumber
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Eggs
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Green peas
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Canned mackerel
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Salt and pepper
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Mayonnaise
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Spoon
- Pot
- Fork
- Salad bowl
If you're expecting guests soon or just looking for a delicious dinner idea, opt for a salad made with canned fish of almost any kind. This truly instant salad is a real lifesaver. And if you're short on time, refrigerate the salad with the canned fish to let it soak for a bit.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Boil and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Step 2:
Cut the fresh cucumber into small cubes.
Step 3:
Boil and finely chop the eggs. Place the chopped ingredients in a salad bowl.
Step 4:
Mash the canned mackerel with a fork and add to the salad bowl.
Step 5:
Add green peas, salt, pepper and mix well.
Step 6:
Add mayonnaise and mix again.
Cooking tips
Place boiled eggs immediately under cold water – this will make them easier to peel and cut.
Garnish the salad with the remaining green peas if desired.
Before serving, you can let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours – this will make it tastier.
It really is a lifesaver, and can sometimes really come in handy when you need to cook quickly from what you have on hand!
Excellent! I'll use the recipe.
