Salmagundi Salad Recipe | English Recipes
How to prepare "salmagundi salad"
salmagundi salad
this became known as "salad-magundy" and "solomon gundy" in the united states. it is best made in a glass bowl so that the colors can be seen.
1 small bunch fresh spinach (or
other greens), washed and shredded
1 can anchovies, minced
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced smithfield or other smoked ham
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 hard cooked eggs, whites and
yolks chopped separately
3 lemons
1 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish
place spinach in bottom of the bowl for a green "bed." add in layers the anchovies, chicken, ham, celery, egg whites and yolks, and pulp and chopped peel from 2 of the lemons. thinly slice remaining lemon. top bowl with parsley, put the horseradish in a mound in the center, and surround it with overlapping lemon slices.
dressing
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
beat together all ingredients. pour into a bowl and serve with the salad.
makes 4 to 8 servings.
