Mormor’s Randiga Salad

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 12
Mormor's Randiga Salad, a classic mix of flavors and colors
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 head iceberg lettuce , julienned
1/2 yellow bell pepper , thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper , thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
1 can sliced pickled beet , julienned
1 small cucumber , shredded
2 large carrots , shredded
8 tablespoons thousand island dressing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
350
Sugar
8g
Fat
20g
Mormor's Randiga Salad is a classic dish in Scandinavian cuisine, served at family gatherings and holidays. The word 'randiga' means 'striped' in Swedish, which refers to the beautiful combination of colors in this salad. It's a refreshing and filling dish that is perfect for summer picnics or as a side dish to grilled meats. With a mix of crunchy and soft textures and a savory dressing, it's a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Instructions

1.Boil the eggs to your desired level of hardness and peel. Cut into quarters.
2.Julienne the iceberg lettuce and distribute onto a large serving platter making a base for the salad.
3.Slice the yellow, green, and red bell peppers thinly and arrange on top of the bed of lettuce.
4.Julienne the pickled beet and sprinkle over the bell peppers.
5.Shred the cucumber and place along the center of the salad.
6.Shred the carrots and sprinkle on top of the salad.
7.Squeeze the thousand island dressing onto the salad and distribute evenly.
8.Arrange the boiled egg quarters around the edge of the salad.
9.Serve as a main or side dish and enjoy!

PROS

Mormor’s Randiga Salad is packed with colorful vegetables that are high in vitamins and minerals.

The addition of boiled eggs and thousand island dressing make it a satisfying and filling dish.

CONS

The thousand island dressing is high in calories and fat, making this salad not the best for those who are watching their weight.

Also, the pickled beets may be too sour for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mormor’s Randiga Salad is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber.
Eating a diet rich in these nutrients has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.

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