Smoked Salmon Layered Salad
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A spectacular layered salad stacking tender root vegetables, eggs and smoked salmon for a flavorful and elegant result.
This salad, often called "Shuba" or layered salad, is a festive dish that plays on contrasts of colors and textures. Each layer is separated by a thin spread of mayonnaise, allowing the flavors to meld.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 12 oz (340g) smoked salmon
- 🫗 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 🫗 4 medium Russet potatoes (approx. 1 1/2 lbs)
- 🫗 4 medium fresh beets (approx. 1 1/2 lbs)
- 🫗 4 medium carrots (approx. 1 lb)
- 🫗 4 large hard-boiled eggs
- 🫗 1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 🫗 Chives or green onions, chopped for garnish
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Cook the vegetables:** Boil or steam the potatoes, beets and carrots until tender. Let them cool, peel, then grate each vegetable separately.
**Prepare the eggs:** Peel the hard-boiled eggs and grate them (or chop finely).
**Layer:** In a large clear glass bowl or a dish with high sides, stack the ingredients in distinct layers. Alternate the vegetables, eggs and smoked salmon, adding a thin layer of mayonnaise between each layer.
**Finish:** Top with a light layer of mayonnaise and decorate with the chopped chives or green onions.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Smoked Salmon Layered Salad
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
💡 Chef Tips
For an optimal visual result, use a transparent glass dish so the different colorful layers are clearly visible.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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