Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

An appetizer of Romanian origin consisting of a salad prepared with carrots, parsley, parsnips, onion, celery, potatoes, chicken, salt and pepper, and mayonnaise prepared with hard-boiled egg, mustard and seed oil, as well as peas, peppers, gherkins and hard-boiled eggs.

Ingredients

For 8 people

For the salad:

2 large carrots
2 parsley roots
2 parsnips
1 small celery root (celeriac)
1 small onion
4 large potatoes
½ chicken breast
Salt and pepper to taste

For the mayonnaise

1 hard-boiled egg yolk
1 tablespoon mustard
1 raw egg yolk
1 small cup (espresso cup) hemp seed oil

For the rest

800 g (28.2 oz) boiled peas (canned)
600 g (21.2 oz) pickled peppers
4 pickles / gherkins
4 hard-boiled eggs (1 yolk reserved for the mayonnaise)

Method

Boil the salad ingredients for about 30-40 minutes along with 5 peppercorns, water and salt in a large pot.

Drain well

Remove the pepper.

Cut the cooked ingredients into cubes, one at a time.

Transfer everything to a large salad bowl

Add the gherkins and pickled peppers.

Mix the mayonnaise ingredients in a large bowl

Pour the sauce over the salad.

Mix thoroughly until you get a colorful salad.

Garnish with any remaining mayonnaise, finely chopped eggs and bell pepper.

Allergens

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Cucumber: cases of individual intolerance described

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Various seed oils: check for allergens among the ingredients on the label

Parsnips: possible individual intolerance

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

Peas: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to parietaria. The intake of peas should be avoided in case of favism.

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Celery: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Mustard: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for liver function for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Cucumber: Favorable to kidney function and stone prevention; also favorable to liver function.

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones.

Seed oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Parsnips: rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C, selenium, manganese and fiber, it promotes the functionality of the immune system, the reduction of blood cholesterol and carrying out a blood sugar regulating action.

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins,

Peas: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provide mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Chicken: lean white meats are selenium carriers that support the immune system and free of saturated fats that do not compromise the function of the liver and circulatory system

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal.

Mustard: able to strengthen the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

1. Anorexia – Weight Loss
2. Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) with caution according to the degree of acidity and spiciness

In the presence of dysphagia (chewing and swallowing problems) present the product only if cut into small pieces of uniform size and accompanied by mayonnaise.