Salată de Boeuf (Romanian Beef Salad)

🛒 Ingredients

• Beef, boiled, diced 50 g · 90 kcal
• Potatoes, boiled, diced 50 g · 40 kcal
• Carrots, boiled, diced 33 g · 12 kcal
• Celery root, boiled, diced 25 g · 8 kcal
• Parsnips, boiled, diced 17 g · 13 kcal
• Pickled cucumbers, diced 33 g · 5 kcal
• Frozen peas, boiled 25 g · 20 kcal
• Mayonnaise, full-fat 67 g · 456 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil beef with a pinch of salt until very tender; it should shred easily. In a separate pot, boil potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and celery root until fork-tender. Drain and allow all ingredients to cool completely, preferably chilling in the refrigerator.
2. Once thoroughly cooled, dice the boiled beef, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and celery root into small, uniform cubes. Drain the pickled cucumbers well and also dice them into similar small pieces.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced beef, all boiled vegetables, diced pickled cucumbers, and frozen peas. Gently mix to distribute the ingredients evenly.
4. Add the full-fat mayonnaise to the mixture. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
5. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the mayonnaise. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld.
6. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh parsley, dill, or additional slices of pickled gherkins for a classic presentation.