Fish salads are delicious and healthy dishes. They are perfect for a home dinner and will diversify the table at any celebration. For their preparation, a variety of fish varieties are used: tuna, salmon, mackerel. But the most budgetary option is canned sardines. This fish is very popular among housewives, it has a noble taste and goes well with other products.
About sardines
Sardine is a commercial fish of the herring family. It was first spotted in the Mediterranean Sea near the island of Sardinia, hence the name. Fishing in the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean is traditionally carried out by Morocco, Portugal and Spain. In Russia, it is found in the Far East.
Small sardine - up to 25 centimeters in length. Its meat is very healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids included in the composition prevent the development of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, affect the functioning of the brain, improve the condition of the skin and vision. Vitamins A, D, B6 and B12 strengthen the immune system. The value of fish is that it contains easily digestible protein and a minimum of carbohydrates, which means that the body spends few calories to assimilate them. An important point is that this type of fish, unlike many others, does not accumulate mercury in quantities that are dangerous to humans. 100 grams of this healthy product contains a daily requirement of zinc, phosphorus, cobalt and fatty acids. That is why sardine is so popular among culinary specialists. French chefs even rank it among the elite varieties.
Canned food
Sardines most often come to us in canned form. They can be found in abundance on store shelves. Therefore, there will be no problems with the choice of a product for home cooking. It is worth paying special attention to the shelf life and tightness of the packaging. The dates of manufacture and the end of use are usually stamped on the top of the can. Nearby contains information about the production number and series. The absence of this data indicates violations, it is better not to use such a bank. In addition, the container must be free from damage and deformation. In our country, the production of canned products is carried out in accordance with state standards.
Canned fish will suit everyone, with the exception of people with hypertension and prone to salt deposits. They can cause a spike in blood pressure or make gout worse. For patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, it is better to exclude the consumption of canned food from their diet.
Canned sardines are a ready-to-eat product in and of itself. But it will most successfully reveal its taste in combination with other ingredients. There are dozens of recipes for fish salads. Usually for their preparation they take canned food in oil or with its addition.
"Mimosa"
A dish called "Mimosa" will be a decoration for a family dinner or a festive serving. For cooking you will need: a can of sardines, potatoes and carrots - 2 each, 4 eggs, an onion, mayonnaise and salt.
First you need to boil the vegetables, peel them and grate them. Separate the boiled egg whites from the yolks and grate each in a separate bowl. The lower part of the dish will be fish, it must be placed on the bottom of the dish and kneaded with a fork in an even layer. The liquid should not be poured, it is better to mix it together with the fish pieces, this will add juiciness. This is followed by finely chopped onions, grated vegetables and egg whites. Each layer, starting with potato, must be greased with mayonnaise and salt if desired. Pour the yolks on top. Finely grated, they are similar to mimosa flowers, so they give the finished dish an original look and name. If you cook the salad step by step in a transparent bowl, then in addition to a successful flavor combination, you will get a beautiful treat. When cooked and served on a flat plate, it looks like a small cake. From above it can be decorated with greens.
Some housewives like to make this dish without onions, and instead use hard cheese grated on a fine grater. Thanks to this combination, it turns out to be appetizing and especially tender.
With rice and corn
Fish sardine salad with rice is easy to prepare. Its main advantage is that it is very satisfying. The recipe requires: a can of fish, a can of corn, 200 grams of rice, 1-2 carrots, an onion, 4 eggs, mayonnaise for dressing, green onions.
First you need to boil the necessary ingredients. Put the fish on the bottom of the dish and knead it. Then add rice, chopped onion, eggs and diced carrots. Finally, pour out the corn, season and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle the dish with green onions. If you sprinkle it with lemon juice, the taste will become even more harmonious.
Mushroom platter
A step-by-step recipe for sardine salad with mushrooms is as follows. You will need the ingredients: a can of canned food, 5 eggs, 400 grams of mushrooms, one onion and one carrot, 2 pickled cucumbers, hard cheese - 100 grams. For dressing - 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and salt.
First you need to cut the mushrooms into slices and fry them with a little oil. Then fry the chopped onions and grated carrots. Chop cucumbers, grate eggs. Combine the components with mushrooms in this order: eggs, cucumbers, fish, fried vegetables. Each layer must be lubricated with mayonnaise. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top. It is easy to make a real culinary masterpiece from ordinary products at home.
Spring
The appearance of this salad will surprise you with an abundance of green color, and its pleasant taste will delight guests. To create it, take the following proportions: a can of canned food, a couple of fresh cucumbers, potatoes and eggs - 2 each, an onion, half a can of peas, 4 tablespoons of sour cream, a tablespoon of mustard, salt.
Boil the necessary components, peel, cut into cubes. The bottom layer of the dish will be fishy. This is followed by potatoes, eggs and peas. Cut the cucumbers into cubes and send to the salad bowl. Mix everything, season with sour cream and mustard, sprinkle with chopped parsley on top.
With croutons
This salad will suit special connoisseurs of delicious food. The following components are needed: a can of canned food, potatoes and carrots - 2 each, 3 eggs, sugar and vinegar - a spoonful, salt, mayonnaise, dill. The required portion of croutons can be made from half a loaf.
Prepare boiled vegetables and eggs, peel and grate them. Chop the onion and set aside in a separate small bowl. Pour vinegar and a little water with sugar into it. Put the contents of the tin into a salad bowl and knead. Layers of lettuce go in the following sequence: fish, boiled vegetable and protein components, pickled onion. Each must be smeared with mayonnaise. Fry the loaf cut into small cubes in a pan with a little oil. After 10-15 minutes, the croutons are ready, from which the upper part of the dish is formed. Finely chopped dill will add flavor and flavor.
With pickles
Such a dish can be prepared at home without much trickery, in haste. A minimum amount of ingredients is required: a can of sardines, pickles and an egg - one each, a little boiled rice, mayonnaise.
First you need to boil the necessary products. Mash the fish in a container, add the egg, cucumber and rice. Season with salt, season and mix thoroughly. Decorate the salad with herbs. Its classic food combination and high calorie content make it suitable for any time of the day.
Sardines in tomato sauce
There is a salad recipe that uses canned sardines in tomato sauce. This product is also easy to find on store shelves. The rest of the salad is: one egg, 50 grams of rice, onion, 3 apples, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, herbs.
Boil rice, chop a hard-boiled egg. Cut the apples into small cubes. Pour boiling water over the onion rings - they will become softer. Put the fish in a salad bowl and knead it, then add the remaining ingredients and mix. Chopped herbs will decorate the dish.
Step-by-step recommendations make preparing sardine salads easy and straightforward. If you add your favorite ingredients, you can fantasize and create new interesting dishes. They can serve as an independent snack or as a cold snack to "warm up" the appetite before serving a hot one. Nutritionists recommend consuming seafood 2-3 times a week. Canned fish serves as a full-fledged substitute for fresh fish, retaining all its useful properties.
