Among the interesting and sought-after salads belonging to the updated Russian cuisine of the 20th century is “Gercaillie's Nest”. The history of its appearance goes back to Ancient Rus', when a popular way of spending time was hunting a bird of this species. It was she who was the main component of the dish.
Today there are so many recipe variations that the classics are very rare. The main feature of the salad is its shape. In appearance, it resembles a neatly decorated bird's nest with eggs laid out inside. The dish on the festive table attracts with its appearance, and the taste exceeds all expectations. A salad with wild garlic, eggs and cucumbers is considered no less tasty; it will take about 15 minutes to prepare.
