The capricious salad is a classic appetizer perfect for bringing a touch of elegance and flavor to the table. Forget the prepackaged versions and discover the pleasure of making it at home, enhancing the most genuine flavors and tradition.
It’s often confused with Russian salad, but it’s distinguished by the fact that all ingredients are used raw, making the recipe much easier and quicker. Crunchy carrots, fresh celeriac, diced cooked ham, and Emmental cheese are wrapped in mayonnaise for a unique embrace. With just a few simple steps, and a bit of attention to detail, you can bring to the table a perfect appetizer for parties or your buffets.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 95.06 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 10.68 (g) of which sugars 1.36 (g)
- Proteins 4.92 (g)
- Fat 3.76 (g) of which saturated 0.25 (g)of which unsaturated 0.33 (g)
- Fibers 1.62 (g)
- Sodium 339.01 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 70 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup celeriac (already cleaned)
- 3/4 cup carrots (already cleaned)
- 1/3 cup cooked ham (diced)
- 1/3 cup Emmental cheese (diced)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
How to make capricious salad
To prepare the capricious salad, first cut the carrots lengthwise, then into sticks with a maximum thickness of 1/8 inch. Do the same for the celeriac and set aside.
In a large bowl, put the mayonnaise, add the carrots, celeriac, cooked ham, and Emmental cheese. Adjust with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using.
Storage
The capricious salad can be stored in the refrigerator, in a closed container, for 2-3 days.
FAQ
What’s the difference between capricious salad and Russian salad?
The difference is that in capricious salad, there are neither potatoes nor peas. The ingredients are raw, making it much easier and quicker to prepare.
Can the main ingredients be varied?
The traditional recipe has its well-defined ingredients, however, there are some variations where Emmental is replaced with other types of cheese like Asiago, or part of the ham can be replaced with shredded boiled chicken breast.
Is there a lighter version?
Yes, just replace the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt or a light mayonnaise.
What are the ideal occasions to serve the capricious Russian salad?
Any festive occasion: birthdays, buffets, Sunday lunches, and of course special occasions such as Christmas and Easter.
