SALMAGUNDI SALAD
1 small bunch fresh spinach (or other greens), washed and shredded 1 can anchovies, minced 4 C. diced cooked chicken 1 C. diced Smithfield or other smoked ham 4 stalks celery, chopped 6 hard cooked eggs, whites and yolks chopped separately 3 lemons 1 C. chopped parsley 2 T. 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 T. Dijon mustard 1/2 to 3/4 C. olive oil 3 T. 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. |