Vegetable Mimosa
Vegetable Mimosa is a layered, no-bake salad popular in Eastern European and post-Soviet cuisine, often served during holidays. This version features grated boiled potatoes and carrots as the base, typically layered with ingredients like eggs, onions, mayonnaise, and sometimes pickles or canned peas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and carrots, with moderate fat from the mayonnaise dressing. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A from the carrots, and potassium from the potatoes, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 45 µg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'Mimosa' comes from the dish's bright yellow and orange layers, which resemble the fluffy mimosa flower. It's a classic example of how simple, hearty ingredients are transformed into a visually appealing centerpiece for festive tables.
