Archive for the ‘Salads’ Category
This dish, known in Russian as селёдка под шубой (directly translated as “herring under a fur coat”) can only be described as everything that epitomizes Russian cuisine. It is a layered salad of classically Russian ingredients such as beets, carrots, potatoes, and of course – herring. And like most traditional russian salads it is laden with mayonnaise. Mayonnaise has never been a favorite of mine so I try to be light handed with it in this version. While the process is straightforward, it is relatively labor intensive – which is why this dish is typically reserved for the holiday dinner table.
This dish is a favorite of my husband’s, and with his birthday approaching we decided it would be the perfect centerpiece to the celebratory table. He also isn’t a fan of sweets so it is also a great substitute for a birthday cake.
You’re probably thinking I gave up on this blogging thing by now. I promise, I haven’t! I know its been a while – forgive me, life has a way of keeping me busy. But don’t worry, I’ve been cooking and gathering blog ideas all along, especially during my two weeks in Italy in May 🙂
Today though, I wanted to share one of my favorite summer salads. Its simple yet perfect! Satisfying the salty sweet cravings we all have while being super light and flavorful.
