Mimosa Salad (Layered Tuna and Egg)

Cold, creamy, and built to rest, this Mimosa salad layers tuna, vegetables, and eggs into a soft, sliceable dish with a delicate finish of grated (crushed) yolk.

Traditional Mimosa salad layered with tuna, eggs, carrots, and mayonnaise on a white plate on a stainless steel countertop

Recipe

Cook’s Note: Cool every component fully before layering so the salad stays distinct instead of turning soft and streaked. Keep the mayonnaise light between layers so the finished salad feels balanced, not heavy.

Prep: 30 Minutes

Cook: 25 Minutes

Serves: 3-4

Best served with: dark rye bread, boiled potatoes, or roast chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 can fish in oil, drained 7 oz
  • 3 potatoes, boiled, peeled
  • 1 carrot, boiled, peeled
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 eggs, hard-boiled
  • 150–200 g mayonnaise (⅔–1 cup)
  • Salt

Steps

  1. Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater and spread them in an even layer on the bottom of a dish.
  2. Spread a light layer of mayonnaise over the potatoes.
  3. Flake the fish with a fork and layer it over the potatoes.
  4. Add a thin layer of mayonnaise.
  5. Finely dice the onion and scatter it over the fish.
  6. Grate the carrot and layer it on top, then add another thin layer of mayonnaise.
  7. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
  8. Grate the whites and spread them evenly over the salad.
  9. Add a light layer of mayonnaise.
  10. Finely grate or crumble the yolks over the top to finish.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Why This Recipe Works

Soft, grated layers keep the salad cohesive without turning dense, while the yolk finish gives it a delicate, almost fluffy top. Resting time lets the layers settle and slice more cleanly.

Pairing Suggestion

Serve with sparkling water, dark rye, or a simple plate of cold vegetables.

Leftovers

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve cold straight from the fridge, since the texture and flavor settle well as it rests.

Make It Yours

  • Add black pepper between the layers.
  • Add grated sour apple for brightness.
  • Add prepared horseradish for more bite.
  • Dice the vegetables instead of grating for a firmer texture.

Kitchen Connections

Foundation: No direct foundation needed here.
Next Dish: Try Shuba (Dressed Herring Salad) next for another cold layered salad with a more beet-forward finish.

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