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Czech Deli-style Salad with Mayo – Pochoutkový salát

Retro recipe for mayo salad, which was popular in the eighties in communist Czechoslovakia. An authentic recipe to enjoy!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Czech
Keyword Salát
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 549kcal
Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces thinly sliced salami Mortadella or ham
  • ¾ cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 ounces pickles
  • 1 cup mayonnaise plain
  • salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Cut 6 ounces thinly sliced salami and 4 ounces pickles into stripes. Peel 1 small onion and chop it finely.
  • Add ¾ cup frozen peas (thawed) and 1 cup mayonnaise. Season with salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Mix until combined. Let the salad rest. Taste and add some more salt or pepper if needed.
  • Serve with white bread or use as a base for open-faced sandwiches.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes about 4 portions.
  • You can make a lighter variant of this salad by mixing the mayo with white yogurt in a 1:1 ratio.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg