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Salads & starters

Zakouski

A selection of small cold starters served before Russian meals and at celebrations, accompanied by vodka or kvass. Cured meats, herring, salads and pickled vegetables are shared across the table.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

403 kcal per serving

Protein
27.6 g
Carbohydrates
17.3 g
of which sugars
6.7 g
Fat
23.9 g
of which saturated fat
6.4 g
Fiber
3.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Slice the cold cuts, salmon and herring into portions and arrange them on a large platter.
  2. Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters and the tomatoes into rounds.
  3. Finely slice the red onion and mix it with the diced beetroot, mayonnaise and mustard.
  4. Arrange the pickled cucumbers, beetroot and tomatoes in small heaps on the platter.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped dill and serve with sliced rye bread, letting everyone help themselves.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the cold cuts and fish with eggs, marinated mushrooms and fresh cheese.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.