Layered salads are very popular among members of my family, so I always try to find some new options to serve at a family dinner. It will definitely have a special place at your festive table being nutritious and tasty at same time. Oh, fun fact: I found the recipe under the name “Glade of mushrooms”, tried it and became a fan from the first bite. You see how that name matches salad exterior perfectly! The key to a tasty layered salad is not to overuse mayonnaise.
Moreover, to have the salad perfect, be careful with removing the bowl/pot off the salad when you have already placed it upside down. I mentioned in ingredients that you could use salt and pepper to your taste. The decision on these two is up to you. I do not like to add extra salt to the salad where I already have pickled ingredients and, especially, mayo.
Marinated Mushrooms 7-Layer Salad Ingredients:
- 200 g chicken fillet, cooked;
- 200 g marinated mushrooms;
- 100 g cheese (semi-hard type);
- 2-3 potatoes, boiled with skin on;
- 1-2 carrots, boiled;
- 2 pickled cucumbers;
- 5-6 tbsp. mayonnaise;
- 20 g parsley, chopped;
- 20 g green onion;
- salt, pepper to your taste.
How to make upside-down salad with marinated mushrooms:
- To form the salad you will have make it in a deep round pot or a bowl. In the end, we will turn it upside down, that is why the first layer to go into the pot will be the top one. Place drained marinated mushrooms in the skillet with caps down as tight as possible to each other.
- Rinse greens under running water, pat them dry and chop into small pieces. Cover mushrooms with chopped parsley and scallion.
- Peel boiled potatoes (for how to cook them check my other post), grate them with a coarse grater for a next layer. Cover this layer with mayo.
- Grate pickled cucumbers over the potatoes layer (you can also cut them small pieces).
- Grate over carrot and cover it with another layer of mayonnaise.
- As for me, there is no deference in what way you will cook chicken fillet, it still will be delicious (just make sure that the fillet will not be too oily after frying, I had it boiled). Have it as the next layer: you can shred fillet meat with your hands or just cut it into slice. Place it above carrot.
- Grate cheese and cover it with the last layer of mayonnaise. Seal the pot with a plastic wrap and put it into the fridge to sit for several hours. Mayo will stick layers to each other, and flavors will incorporate during this time.
- When you take the pot out of the fridge. Get rid of the wrap and flip the pot upside down. Carefully and slowly, shake the salad out of the pot. Enjoy your meal!
You will sure surprise your guests with the salad if you`ve decided to make it for the festive table. It has its distinct flavor: savory, creamy and at the same time, a little bit sweet (thanks to the boiled carrot). Besides, if you have any ideas on how you can replace ingredients or incorporate new ones into the layered salad, please, share them with me.
Layered Salad with Marinated Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken fillet, cooked
- 200 g marinated mushrooms
- 100 g cheese (semi-hard type)
- 2-3 potatoes, boiled with skin on
- 1-2 carrots, boiled
- 2 pickled cucumbers
- 5-6 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 20 g parsley, chopped
- 20 g green onion
- salt, pepper to your taste
Instructions
- To form the salad you will have make it in a deep round pot or a bowl. In the end, we will turn it upside down, that is why the first layer to go into the pot will be the top one. Place drained marinated mushrooms in the skillet with caps down as tight as possible to each other.
- Rinse greens under running water, pat them dry and chop into small pieces. Cover mushrooms with chopped parsley and scallion.
- Peel boiled potatoes (for how to cook them check my other post), grate them with a coarse grater for a next layer. Cover this layer with mayo.
- Grate pickled cucumbers over the potatoes layer (you can also cut them small pieces).
- Grate over carrot and cover it with another layer of mayonnaise.
- As for me, there is no deference in what way you will cook chicken fillet, it still will be delicious (just make sure that the fillet will not be too oily after frying, I had it boiled). Have it as the next layer: you can shred fillet meat with your hands or just cut it into slice. Place it above carrot.
- Grate cheese and cover it with the last layer of mayonnaise. Seal the pot with a plastic wrap and put it into the fridge to sit for several hours. Mayo will stick layers to each other, and flavors will incorporate during this time.
- When you take the pot out of the fridge. Get rid of the wrap and flip the pot upside down. Carefully and slowly, shake the salad out of the pot. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Do not forget to share the recipe with your friend, if you liked it!
