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Russian Birds Nest Salad And Spread Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Juels / All my dishes 9 months, 3 weeks ago A unique Russian salad and spread in the shape of bird's nest. Easy to assemble but looks like you've been cooking for hours. Prep:30m Cook:35m Servings:8	Juels
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Ingredients

15 oz. frozen shredded hashbrowns, defrosted

oil for frying hashbrowns

3 chicken thighs

1 cup smoked ham or turkey, sliced in thin strips

6 oz. marinated mushrooms or artichokes, drained and chopped

3 egg whites (from the hard-boiled eggs), chopped

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup mayo

5-6 whole lettuce leaves

For The Bird's Eggs:

4 1/2 oz. spreadable cheese (I like to use Laughing Cow brand)

1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

3 egg yolks (from the hard-boiled eggs), crumbled

1/4 cup fresh parsely leaves, chopped

1-2 tbsp. mayo

2 sm. cloves garlic, pressed through a garlic press, or finely minced

Directions

In a heated non-stick skillet, fry the hashbrowns in some oil. When browned on one side, flip over and fry on the other. Cook until the hashbrowns are browned and crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Drain on paper towels and cool completely.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, boil the chicken in enough water to cover it for about 30 minutes, or until no longer pink inside. Let cool, then discard the skin and bones and shred the chicken.

In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, ham, marinated mushrooms or artichokes, chopped egg whites, 1/2 cup mayo and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

Place whole lettuce leaves on a large plate in a circle. Spoon the chicken mixture on top and shape into a nest with indentation in the middle (refer to pictures).

Break the hashbrowns into pieces and pat them on the nest, covering it all around.

For The Bird's Eggs:

In a small bowl, combine spreadable cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled egg yolks, parsely, garlic and 1-2 tbsp. mayo. Mix well, until turns into a paste. Place a tsp. of this mixture in your palms and roll, shaping into a small egg. You should have about 10-12 eggs. Place the eggs in the nest.

Serve with crackers and crusty bread. You can spread the egg on a cracker and have the nest salad on the side.

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Comments

chefmeow 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Oh wow, not only is this very creative it sounds marvelous. Great post my friend and five forks.

momo_55grandma 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
What a great presentation wow love it high5 thanks

mbeards2 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This looks wonderful! I plan on serving this on Easter. We'll have plenty of hard-cooked eggs on hand. Plus, we'll be burned out from eating the chocolate egg variety and ready for something not sweet.

gagagrits 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Jules this is just over the top with presentation, flavor, and creativity. I like the marinated artichokes and mushrooms. I really think this would be really wonderful to take to party or gathering. Thanks again for a wonderful post

otterpond 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
What a wonderful idea for an Easter Brunch.

krumkake 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
How interesting and unique! I have never seen - or tasted - anything like this...this one is sure to get the "ohhs and ahhs" from party guests. I am trying to think of when I can make this - I can't wait too long...curiousity is killing me! Another great one from you, Juels - thank you so much for sharing it here...just beatiful.

ttaaccoo 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
How darling! A fun way to get my husband to eat veggies!! This is just great!! Way cool! 5555555 thanks from trish

minitindel 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Omg!!! juels how very different...... i love it its beautiful hon great job!!!!
cant wait to try it ........ flagged x 2

10 plus !!!!!!

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trigger 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This is beyond creative Julia I am savoring and salivating and now hungry for this meal.
I love the whole concept egg to nest.
Five forks and a great big smile :)

trigger 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
P.S. Flagged as beautiful too.

22566 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Excellent recipe Julies,

This would be wonderful for Easter Brunch.

Hope you have a good day.

Kind Regards

Joyce

dollhead 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Beautiful presentation! Thanks for the share.

meileen 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I love this recipe and it sounds very interesting thanks for posting.

jimrug1 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Julia, Hon!! You have been holding out on us.. This is just awesome... I agree with everything that has been said. Very cool recipe. This will be saved in my Special Recipe Box... Thanks so much for sharing it.. Jim

lori4flavor 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wow, Julia! What an incredible recipe and presentation! I like the idea of others, making this for an Easter brunch. Flagging this for beauty and it's uniqueness! ^5

I'm curious..is this a traditional Russian recipe?

juels 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Yes, this is quite traditional. It would normally be served at holidays or parties and just be eaten by spoonfulls, without any bread.

murka 7 months, 1 week ago said:
So yummy!

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