Crab salad with mushrooms

Step-by-step recipe:

Step 1:

Cut the boiled eggs into cubes and place them in a bowl.

Step 2:

Finely chop the dill and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 3:

Slice the mushrooms and place them in a preheated, dry frying pan. Fry until the moisture evaporates.

Step 4:

While the mushrooms are frying, cut the onion into half rings.

Step 5:

Add the onion to the pan where the mushrooms are sautéed. Add salt and vegetable oil, and sauté until tender.

Step 6:

Place the fried mushrooms and onions in a salad bowl.

Step 7:

Let's move on to the crab sticks. Cut the crab sticks into strips (not too finely).

Step 8:

Fry the crab sticks in a frying pan until most of them begin to unroll.

Step 9:

Add fried crab sticks to the bowl with salad.

Step 10:

Mix the salad, add salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11:

Season the salad with sticks and mushrooms with mayonnaise and mix thoroughly again.

Cooking tips

The secret to perfect frying is using refined oil for frying the mushrooms and crab sticks. You can use olive oil instead of sunflower oil. After frying, let the mushrooms, onions, and crab sticks cool completely to room temperature. If you add hot ingredients, the mayonnaise will separate, and the salad will not be tender.

Buy fresh mushrooms that are evenly colored and have firm caps. For a more filling and vibrant salad, add some carrots to the recipe. Peel the raw carrots first, then cut them into thin strips or grate them coarsely. You can add the carrots raw or lightly sauté them for 2-3 minutes after adding the onions.

For best presentation and harmonious flavor, all ingredients should be roughly equal in size. It's best to add mayonnaise to the salad 10-15 minutes before serving.