Capricciosa salad? One of the essential dishes on the holiday table. Or any other occasion, the capricciosa salad is one of the most popular treats. Ideal in sandwiches to take to the beach or on a picnic.
It is now a basic preparation of our cuisine very similar to Russian salad, and like the latter, it is made with various vegetables cut into julienne strips and then seasoned with mayonnaise.
Rich, tasty, colorful, and creamy, this recipe is perfect for starting a menu or for a buffet on a special occasion.
It is widely used in appetizers, it is also excellent on its own on a lettuce leaf, but also as a complement to meat or fish main courses or as an ingredient in filling sandwiches and toast.
Its preparation is very easy and quick, but it will guarantee you an extremely good and tasty dish.
This recipe is made with celeriac, a light vegetable of which the root is eaten and has a delicate flavor. We will also use classic carrots and, for those who like them, red bell pepper.
So let’s see how to prepare a delicious capricciosa salad.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4/6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 340.88 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 7.43 (g) of which sugars 4.05 (g)
- Proteins 1.92 (g)
- Fat 34.34 (g) of which saturated 4.99 (g)of which unsaturated 28.26 (g)
- Fibers 1.13 (g)
- Sodium 447.25 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 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 for Capricciosa Salad
- 1 celeriac
- carrots (2 large)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (1/2)
- 3 cups water
- to taste salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 egg (medium, very fresh at room temperature)
- Half lemon (juice)
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider if you like)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- Pot
- Mandoline
- Colander
- Immersion Blenders
- Peeler
Steps for Capricciosa Salad
Rinse the celeriac well, peel it with a peeler to remove all the outer layer, then cut it.
Into julienne strips, that is, very small sticks, approximately 2 inches long.
Wash the carrots, remove the outer layer with a peeler and cut them.
Into julienne strips, that is, very small sticks, approximately 2 inches long.
Bring a pot of salted water with vinegar to a boil. When the water starts boiling, pour the vegetables into it.
Cook the vegetables for 4 minutes, then drain them, put them back in the bowl, and let them cool.
Pay attention to the cooking of the vegetables, which should remain crunchy without falling apart.
Drain them and let them cool very well on a clean cloth and pat them with kitchen paper to dry them.
Here are the links where you will find the recipe for homemade mayonnaise plus the video
Place the vegetables in a bowl, add the mayonnaise, and mix.
Leave in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Try it in sandwiches or alongside boiled meat for an unbeatable combination.
Take it out 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your meal.
Advice
If short on time, buy ready-made vegetables and mayonnaise, drain the vegetables, dry them, and mix with the mayonnaise. Of course, homemade is tastier.
You can transfer it to an airtight container and store it for 2 or 3 days in the refrigerator; however, remember to take it out 10 minutes before serving.
For a richer version, I recommend adding tuna. To make it, just use well-drained canned tuna, 5 oz will be enough. In this seafood version, you can also add chopped hard-boiled eggs, which go perfectly with the tuna.
For a richer version, I recommend adding tuna. To make it, just use well-drained canned tuna, 5 oz will be enough. In this seafood version, you can also add chopped hard-boiled eggs, which go perfectly with the tuna.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use store-bought mayonnaise?
Yes
Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, finely sliced cucumber or cabbage.
How can I enrich it?
With tuna and eggs, or cooked ham and Emmental cheese cut into cubes.
