The health benefits of cod liver were noted as far back as ancient times, when Avicenna highlighted its value in the first century AD. Today, two thousand years later, this product remains in demand and loved worldwide, and in Russia, cod liver is considered one of the most accessible and beneficial products. Therefore, not including it in your diet, even occasionally, would be a real crime against health and beauty!
Cod liver plays an important role in the diet of pregnant women and children, supporting the health of both the future mother and the baby. This product contributes to the development of intelligence and enhances brain activity in children, and its consumption is especially recommended during the autumn-winter period and in spring.
Many dishes can be prepared with cod liver, but the most popular are salads.
Let's start with the simplest recipe for a cod liver salad, which can be called basic.
Simple Cod Liver Salad Without Mayonnaise
Ingredients:
2 boiled eggs and onions,
1 can of canned cod liver,
salt.
Preparation of Simple Cod Liver Salad
Peel the boiled eggs and chop them finely, also chop the onion and sauté it in a pan until soft.
Remove the cod liver from the can, mash it with a fork, add the onion and eggs, drizzle with the canned liquid, mix, and season with salt to taste before serving.
This is the simplest version of a cod liver salad. You can add ingredients such as green onions, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, pickled or marinated cucumbers, boiled potatoes, carrots, green peas, lemon juice, and much more to the recipe.
Experiment by selecting combinations to your taste! Now let's move on to other interesting salad options with more complex recipes.
Cod Liver Salad with Celery
Ingredients:
400 g fresh cucumber,
300 g canned cod liver in oil,
2 stalks of celery,
2 boiled eggs,
dill,
salt.
Preparation:
Finely chop the eggs (you can cut them in half).
Pat the cod liver dry with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Peel the cucumbers and cut them into small pieces.
Combine all the ingredients, dress the salad with oil from the can if desired or leave it undressed, mix, and serve.
Spicy Cod Liver Salad
Ingredients:
250 g canned cod liver,
150 g cheese,
3 cloves of garlic,
3 eggs,
herbs,
salt.
Preparation:
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Mash the yolks with the oil from the can, add crushed garlic and chopped herbs.
Finely chop the egg whites, mix them with grated cheese and mashed cod liver.
Dress the salad with the yolk-garlic sauce and sprinkle with herbs.
Cod Liver Salad with Nuts
Ingredients:
90 g hard cheese,
1 can of cod liver,
1 cucumber,
2.5 tbsp hazelnuts,
2 tbsp sour cream,
dill,
salt.
Cod Liver Salad with Soy Sauce
Ingredients:
340 g tomatoes,
260 g cod liver,
50 g green onions,
3 radishes,
3 fresh cucumbers,
soy sauce,
pepper,
salt.
Preparation:
Finely chop the cod liver, peel the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces, and also slice the radishes.
Grate the cucumbers on a medium grater, finely chop the green onions.
Mix all the prepared ingredients, season with pepper and salt, drizzle with soy sauce, mix the salad, and serve.
Vegetable Salad with Cod Liver
Ingredients:
280 g boiled potatoes,
250 g cod liver,
140 g pickled cucumbers,
80 g boiled carrots,
75 g onion,
3 tbsp olive oil,
salt.
Preparation:
Mash the cod liver with a fork or finely chop it, cut the potatoes and cucumbers into cubes, grate the carrots on a medium grater, and finely chop the onion.
Combine all the ingredients, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and mix.
You can use either boiled or fresh carrots for this salad.
And finally, the last salad in our selection is the most multi-component in composition.
Cod Liver Salad with Chinese Cabbage, Beans, and Mustard Dressing
Ingredients:
85 g Chinese cabbage,
20 pitted olives,
5 quail eggs,
2-3 boiled potatoes,
2 cloves of garlic,
1 can of cod liver,
onion,
bell pepper,
tomato,
canned beans,
lemon juice,
parsley,
mustard,
spices, salt.
Preparation:
Finely chop the cod liver, potatoes, onion, and eggs.
Cut the olives in half, slice the bell pepper and Chinese cabbage into thin strips, and cut the tomatoes into slices.
Pass the garlic through a press, chop the parsley, and combine all the prepared ingredients.
Mix the lemon juice with mustard, salt, and spices, drizzle over the salad, mix, and serve.
All cod liver salads, including those without mayonnaise, are perfect for a festive table due to their excellent taste qualities.
However, it is worth remembering that such salads are quite high in calories, so their consumption should be controlled.
Prepare these salads to diversify your diet with cod liver, and stay beautiful and healthy!
Bon appétit!
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