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Salmagundi Salad
This became known as "salad-magundy" and "Solomon Gundy" in the United States.
It is best made in a glass bowl so that the colors can be seen.
1 small bunch fresh spinach (or
other greens), washed and shredded
1 can anchovies, minced
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup diced Smithfield or other smoked ham
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 hard cooked eggs, whites and
yolks chopped separately
3 lemons
1 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish
Place spinach in bottom of the bowl for a green "bed." Add in layers the anchovies, chicken, ham, celery, egg whites and yolks, and pulp and chopped peel from 2 of the lemons. Thinly slice remaining lemon. Top bowl with parsley, put the horseradish in a mound in the center, and surround it with overlapping lemon slices.
Dressing:
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg, beaten
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Beat together all ingredients. Pour into a bowl and serve with the salad.
Makes 4 to 8 servings.
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