"Romanian boeuf salad or salata de boeuf, this is probably the most popular Romanian salad, traditionally served for Easter and Christmas...."
INGREDIENTS
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250 g/ 8.8 oz potatoes
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125 g/ 4.4 oz carrots
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250 g/ 8.8 oz/ about 2 cups cooked diced chicken (See note 1)
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3 hard-boiled eggs
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75 g/ 2.6 oz/ 1/2 cup diced pickled cucumbers /gherkins
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75 g/ 2.6 oz/ 1/2 diced pickled red peppers
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250 g/ 8.8 oz/ 1 heaped cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon mustard, more to taste
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fine sea salt and pepper
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Decorating:
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black olives
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pickled cucumbers /gherkins
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pickled peppers
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For the mayonnaise (optional, see note 2):
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1 whole egg
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1 teaspoon mustard
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a squeeze of lemon juice
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250 ml/ 1 cup neutral-tasting vegetable oil (no olive oil)
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fine sea salt and pepper