Description
Shuba with Salmon is a stunning and flavorful Russian layered salad that is sure to steal the spotlight at your next gathering. This vibrant dish layers rich salmon with earthy root vegetables like beets, carrots, and potatoes, all topped off with a creamy dressing. Perfect for festive occasions, Shuba not only pleases the palate but also dazzles the eye, making it an ideal centerpiece for any table. Impress your guests with this delicious combination of textures and flavors that invites seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or smoked salmon fillet
- 2 medium cooked beets
- 1 medium grated carrot
- 2 medium boiled potatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook potatoes and beets until tender; cool, peel, and grate.
- Layer grated potatoes in a serving dish as the base.
- Add grated carrots on top of the potatoes.
- Evenly distribute pieces of salmon over the carrots.
- Mix sour cream with Dijon mustard; spread over the salmon layer.
- Top with grated beets; chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Allowing the salad to sit overnight enhances flavor melding.
Substitute salmon with herring or shrimp for variation.
Garnish with fresh herbs for added color and appeal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg