Source: Svetlana Terlyukevich, AdobeStockYes, the name speaks for itself – it will be hard to stop! "Obzhorka" salad is one of those dishes that disappears from the table faster than you can make it. Take note of our 15 tried-and-true recipes!
1. Classic "Obzhorka" Salad
Source: AdobeStockThe most common variation of the salad, made with smoked chicken.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 4 pickled cucumbers, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 2-3 cloves of garlic, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them separately until golden. Cut the smoked chicken and pickled cucumbers into strips, mince the garlic, then mix everything and dress the salad with mayonnaise and spices.
2. "Obzhorka" Salad with Boiled Chicken
Source: AdobeStockAnother versatile recipe made from the simplest ingredients!
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 3 pickled cucumbers, 2 carrots, 1 onion, 25 g dill, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil the chicken fillet until cooked and cut it into cubes. Cut the pickled cucumbers the same way, finely chop the dill, mince and sauté the onion with carrots until soft. Mix the ingredients and dress the resulting salad with mayonnaise and spices.
3. "Obzhorka" Salad with Beef
Source: AdobeStockWhen the usual Olivier salad gets boring, try making this one!
You will need: 600 g beef, 3 carrots, 3 salted cucumbers, 1 onion, 1 bunch of herbs, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil the beef and cut all ingredients into strips. Sauté the onion with carrots until soft, mix the salad, dress it with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
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4. "Obzhorka" Salad with Chicken Liver and Green Peas
Source: AdobeStockVery juicy and tender, thanks to properly cooked liver.
You will need: 500 g chicken liver, 3-4 salted cucumbers, 150 g canned green peas, 1.5 carrots, 1.5 onions, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil the chicken liver until cooked, about 20 minutes, and cut it into strips. Thinly slice and sauté the onion with carrots in a pan. Thinly slice the salted cucumbers the same way, add canned green peas, season, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
5. "Obzhorka" Salad with Pork
Source: AdobeStockThe thinner you slice all the ingredients, the tastier it turns out.
You will need: 400 g pork, 150 g carrots, 100 g salted cucumbers, 150 g canned green peas, 150 g onions, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil and cut the pork into strips. Thinly slice the salted cucumbers, carrots, and onions, then sauté the carrots with onions until soft. Add green peas and dress the salad with mayonnaise and spices.
6. "Obzhorka" Salad with Sausage
Source: AdobeStockAny sausage of your choice will work perfectly here.
You will need: 300 g sausage, 300 g carrots, 200 g pickled cucumbers, 1 onion, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Slice the onion into feathers, grate the carrot on a coarse or Korean grater, and sauté the vegetables separately until soft. Cut the sausage and pickled cucumbers into strips, mix everything, season, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
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7. "Obzhorka" Salad with Fried Mushrooms
Source: AdobeStockCombines bright flavor and accessible ingredients well.
You will need: 400 g chicken fillet, 3 pickled cucumbers, 2 carrots, 150 g champignons, 1 onion, 1 bunch of dill, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil and cut the chicken fillet into strips. Slice the mushrooms, onion into feathers, and grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Sauté the vegetables and mushrooms separately. Finely chop the dill, thinly slice the cucumbers, mix everything, and dress the salad with mayonnaise and spices.
8. "Obzhorka" Salad with Smoked Sausage and Tomatoes
Source: AdobeStockAn alternative salad recipe that will be appropriate even on a festive table.
You will need: 250 g smoked sausage, 4 tomatoes, 150 g hard cheese, 1 can of canned beans, 1 bunch of herbs, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Cut the smoked sausage into strips, and the tomatoes into small pieces. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater, finely chop the herbs, and add canned beans. Salt, pepper, then dress the salad with mayonnaise and serve.
9. "Obzhorka" Salad with Egg Pancakes
Source: AdobeStockA popular and hearty salad for when you want variety.
You will need: 100 g smoked sausage, 2 eggs, 1 salted cucumber, 50 g hard cheese, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp starch, 1 tbsp water, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with water and starch. Fry very thin egg pancakes, let them cool, and cut into strips. Cut the smoked sausage, salted cucumber, and cheese the same way. Mince the garlic, season everything, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
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10. "Obzhorka" Salad with Croutons
Source: AdobeStockA few croutons give the finished salad an even more original texture.
You will need: 400 g any boiled meat, 2 salted cucumbers, 1-2 carrots, 1 onion, 1 bunch of dill, 100 g croutons, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Finely chop and sauté the onion with carrots until cooked. Cut the salted cucumbers and boiled meat into strips, finely chop the dill, and dress the salad with mayonnaise. Salt, pepper, and add croutons before serving.
11. "Obzhorka" Salad with Chicken, Beans, and Korean Carrots
Source: AdobeStockDoubly satisfying – thanks to a double portion of protein!
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 200 g canned beans, 150 g champignons, 100 g Korean carrots, 1 onion, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Finely chop and sauté the onion with mushrooms, boil and cut the chicken fillet into cubes, and also slightly chop the long Korean carrots. Mix all ingredients together, salt, pepper, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
12. "Obzhorka" Salad with Corn
Source: AdobeStockIf you make this salad once, you'll definitely want to make it again.
You will need: 400 g beef, 2 carrots, 2 salted cucumbers, 1 onion, 5 tbsp canned corn, dill, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Thinly slice and sauté the onion with carrots until golden. Boil and cut the beef into strips. Slice the salted cucumbers the same way, finely chop the dill, add corn, and dress the salad with mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste.
13. "Obzhorka" Salad with Pickled Mushrooms
Source: AdobeStockIt's easy to make even for cooks without special culinary skills.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 200 g pickled mushrooms, 1 carrot, 1 onion, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil and cut the chicken fillet, and cut large pickled mushrooms into several pieces. Thinly slice and sauté the onion with carrots until cooked. Dress the salad with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
14. "Obzhorka" Salad with Chicken Hearts
Source: AdobeStockAn original salad that can definitely become one of your favorites!
You will need: 400 g chicken hearts, 150 g carrots, 100 g onions, 100 g processed cheese, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Boil the chicken hearts until cooked and cut them into strips. Thinly slice and sauté the onion with carrots, grate the processed cheese on a coarse grater. Mix all ingredients together, dress the salad with mayonnaise, and season to taste.
15. "Obzhorka" Salad with Tomatoes and Processed Cheese
Source: AdobeStockFor variety, you can also add fresh cucumber or canned green peas.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 4 eggs, 200 g tomatoes, 150 g processed cheese, 100 g Korean carrots, mayonnaise, salt, ground black pepper, spices.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with salt and ground pepper, fry thin egg pancakes, let them cool slightly, and cut into strips. Sauté the chicken fillet with spices to taste and also cut it into strips. Slice the tomatoes, grate the processed cheese on a coarse grater, add Korean carrots, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.