Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 ounce

button mushrooms

sliced, matchsticks

0.5 cup

mayonnaise

1 tbsp

lemon juice

freshly squeezed

12 ounce

shrimp

peeled, cooked

1 unit

dill pickle

finely chopped

4 ounce

fava beans

shelled

4 ounce

new potatoes

small, scrubbed

4 ounce

baby carrots

trimmed, peeled

4 ounce

baby corn

4 ounce

baby turnips

trimmed

1 tbsp

olive oil

4 unit

eggs

hard-cooked, shelled

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 pinch

paprika

2 unit

anchovies

cut into fine strips

Step 1
~3 min

Thinly slice the button mushrooms, then cut the slices into matchsticks.

Step 2
~3 min

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and freshly squeezed lemon juice to create the dressing.

Step 3
~3 min

In a separate bowl, fold half of the mayonnaise mixture into the mushrooms and cooked, peeled shrimp.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the finely chopped dill pickle to the shrimp mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the fava beans and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Drain the fava beans and cool them under running water.

Step 8
~3 min

Pinch each bean between your thumb and forefinger to release them from their tough skins.

Step 9
~3 min

In the same boiling water, boil the small, scrubbed new potatoes for 20 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the trimmed baby carrots, baby corn, and trimmed baby turnips to the boiling water and cook for 6 minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Drain all boiled vegetables and cool them under running water.

Step 12
~3 min

Toss the cooked vegetables with olive oil.

Step 13
~3 min

Divide the oiled vegetables among 4 shallow bowls.

Step 14
~3 min

Spoon the dressed shrimp mixture onto the vegetables in each bowl.

Step 15
~3 min

Place a hard-cooked egg in the center of each bowl.

Step 16
~3 min

If using anchovies, cut them into fine strips.

Step 17
~3 min

Arrange 2 strips of anchovy in an 'X' shape on top of each egg.

Step 18
~3 min

Sprinkle the top of each egg with paprika.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Grilled fish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Russia

Cultural Significance

A classic salad often served during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holidays
Parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

60/100

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