Mimosa Salad is a layered salad which can be found on our table during celebrations and occasions like Easter or Christmas. Mimosa salad got its name because it resembles yellow spring mimosa flowers.
The mimosa flower effect is achieved by crumbling boiled egg yolk on the surface of the layered salad. There are many varieties of the mimosa salad – in my recipe, I use canned tuna in oil but you could also use canned salmon if you prefer. I combine the fish with potato, carrot, hard boiled eggs, onion and mayo to make a creamy, delicious layered salad. Everything is finely grated in this salad which makes it really smooth. The wow factor comes from the layering.
To make Mimosa Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot bring the potatoes and carrots to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until they have softened.
Drain the potatoes and carrots and grate them finely.
In a saucepan, bring the eggs to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat and place the eggs in hot water for about 15 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the hot water and cool in cold water.
Peel each egg and cut it in half. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
Crumble the egg yolks and grate the whites.
Put the minced onion into a bowl and cover it with boiling water. Place a cover on the bowl and allow the onion to soak. This will remove some of the bitterness of the onion without actually cooking it. Drain the onion.
Spread the tuna (or salmon) mixture into individual trifle cups or 1 large trifle bowl. Sprinkle onion in an even layer over the fish, followed by a layer of egg white. On top of the egg white, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise. Sprinkle the carrot over egg white layer; top with another layer of mayonnaise.
Next, place a layer of potato and spread a final thin layer of mayonnaise on top. Garnish with a layer of crumbled egg yolks.
Serve with crackers or bread.
This Mimosa Salad is filling and delicious. It makes a great appetizer or you could bring it on a picnic. Let me know what you think by leaving a review below.
So Delicious! Thank you!
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