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"Ryzhik" Carrot Salad with Sour Cream

A simple, quick-to-make salad appetizer! The main ingredient of "Ryzhik" salad is carrot, which is where it gets its name — "ryzhik" means "little red one," for the orange color. The carrot is nicely complemented by processed cheese and garlic, together making a zesty appetizer you can serve for lunch or on a holiday table.

Snezhana

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Carrots

Processed cheese

Garlic

Sour cream

Salt

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 23 % 6 g

Fats 58 % 15 g

Carbohydrates 19 % 5 g

130 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 15 min

Step 1:

Get the ingredients ready according to the list. The products needed for the salad are simple, affordable, and cheap. It's better to use fresh carrots — they're juicier and the salad will be tastier. Wash the carrots and peel them (if they're straight from the garden, you don't need to peel them — just scrub them with a stiff brush), then grate them on a coarse grater or a julienne (Korean-salad) grater.
Step 2:

Grate the processed cheese as well. To make it easier to grate, you can put it in the freezer for half an hour first.
Step 3:

Peel the garlic clove and put it through a fine grater or a garlic press, too. Anyone who likes salads spicier can add more garlic.
Step 4:

Put the prepared ingredients in a deep salad bowl. Add salt to taste, keeping in mind what you'll dress the salad with. If it's mayonnaise, you won't need much salt; if it's sour cream, you can use a bit more. I use sour cream.
Step 5:

Dress the salad and mix. Let it soak by putting it in the refrigerator for an hour. You can serve the salad in a large salad bowl or in small individual portions. It's a great accompaniment to a side of potatoes, pasta, or grains, or to a hot meat dish, and it also works as a standalone appetizer for a feast or alongside strong drinks. Enjoy!

"Ryzhik" salad has many similar versions and variations that differ slightly in ingredients from the classic recipe. Some recipes use Korean-style carrots instead of fresh ones. Besides the main ingredient, people add chicken, eggs, mushrooms, corn, sausage, dried fruit, and nuts. Everyone can find a version to suit their own taste and their family's preferences.