Classic Ryzhik salad with carrots and cheese

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make a classic Ryzhik salad with carrots and cheese? Prepare all the necessary ingredients according to the list. For this salad, choose fresh, juicy, bright orange, large or two medium-sized carrots. Use high-quality processed cheese.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the carrots well under running water. Peel using a vegetable peeler. If the carrot is young, it is not necessary to peel it, the main thing is to wash it thoroughly with a stiff brush. I grated the carrots on a Korean grater. You can grate it on a large or medium grater. This is not important.

3. STEP 3

   

   Place the processed cheese in the freezer for half an hour in advance. Thanks to this, it will rub better. Grate it also on a large or medium-sized grater.

4. STEP 4

   

   Peel the garlic clove. Rinse, dry with napkins. Grate on a fine grater or pass through a press. By the way, you can increase the amount of garlic according to your taste.

5. STEP 5

   

   Place the grated carrots, processed cheese, and chopped garlic into a suitable container. Add a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise. It is better to prepare mayonnaise yourself; it will be healthier and tastier. You can replace it with sour cream or natural thick yogurt and the dish will turn out to be less calorie. Add salt to taste. The amount of salt will depend on what you decide to season the salad with. If you use sour cream or yogurt, you will need more salt.

6. STEP 6

   

   Mix the salad and dressing thoroughly. Ready.

7. STEP 7

   

   Now start decorating the salad. You can simply put it in a salad bowl or portioned bowls and serve it to the table. I used a culinary ring, so the dish will look neater and more elegant. Place a cooking ring on a flat plate, place the salad in it, and smooth its surface with a spoon. Place the salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour. During this time it will be well soaked.

8. STEP 8

   

   After an hour, remove the salad from the refrigerator. Carefully remove the cooking ring. Decorate as you wish. For example, parsley, dill, lettuce. Ryzhik salad is self-sufficient and does not need any additions. But if you need a more satisfying option. Serve it with boiled pasta and mashed potatoes. It is perfect as an accompaniment to meat.

Comments on the recipe

Olya-yaya

18.08.2023

4.7

I make this carrot salad without melted cheese, it’s also delicious.

Natalia M

18.08.2023

4.5

This "Ryzhik" is very tasty despite the simplicity of the composition. I took the most delicious, juicy, sweet carrots, because this is the main ingredient. I also chose natural cheese, tasty and hard, I didn’t even have to freeze it before grating. I grated everything on a coarse grater; I think it’s more convenient to eat the salad this way. I passed the garlic through a press and took two cloves. Mayonnaise with lemon juice instead of vinegar is ideal for this salad. It turned out very tasty! In addition, this salad is healthy, it contains a lot of carotene, and garlic helps during colds. I made this salad for dinner and it's quick and easy! Thanks for the recipe!

Eleno4ka

18.08.2023

4.5

I prepared the Ryzhik salad with carrots and classic cheese. It cooks very quickly; you don’t need to boil or fry anything first. I have known the recipe for many years; I periodically think about this salad and prepare it for both everyday and holiday table. I think that for novice housewives this recipe will be a pleasant find; they will love it for its ease of preparation, bright appearance, excellent taste with a spicy garlic tang. Thanks to the author!