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Home » Party Food » Scottish Salad Spoons Quick And Easy Party Food

Scottish Salad Spoons Quick And Easy Party Food

Author: Karon Grieve Published : November 2013

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Think Russian salad but with all the gorgeous veggies of Scotland and you’ll get the idea of these delicious Scottish Salad Spoons. Of course, you can serve your Scottish salad in a bowl but these spoons make a great appetiser or party canape.

Scottish salad spoons close up

I thought I would share another of the foodie treats I am demonstrating at Country Living Christmas Fair this week. This one is my Scottish Salad Spoons recipe from my new book A Wee Taste Of Scotland.

When I was writing this book I was immersed in all things party orientated. Was thinking of ways to downsize Scottish dishes and make them more party-friendly. I also wanted to bring in some new ideas and mix in recipes from the past too.

row of spoons with the Scottish salad on them

Russian salad

Thinking of parties reminded me of those my Mum and Dad would have in the sixties and seventies when the height of sophistication was pickled onions, cheese straws and often Russian salad.

I remember that my Mum used to buy this in a little tiny can and we only ever got to taste it when she brought it out for a party.

That got me thinking, why not put together the real standard Scottish veggies and have them in a homemade mayonnaise as a Scottish salad.

How to serve them? Well have it on a spoon, the Scottish Salad Spoon was born!

side view of spoons and salad in a dow

This really is a quick and easy recipe so perfect when you are pushed for time but want more things for the party table.

Ingredients for Scottish salad

  • 1 large carrot peeled and diced
  • 100g/3 1/2 oz turnip peeled and diced
  • 1 potato peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons frozen peas
  • 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 150ml/5oz olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste
top down view of spoons on white patter

How to make Scottish Salad Spoons

Cook the diced veggies in a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes tossing in the frozen peas for the last 3 minutes. Do not cook the onion!

Rinse the cooked veggies under a cold tap and drain thoroughly.

Make the mayonnaise by beating the egg and drizzling in the oil very slowly. Finish off with the garlic and the vinegar and seasoning.

Toss the cold vegetables in the mayonnaise and serve on spoons.

Quick and easy to prepare, like all the best party food!

Serving ideas

I have served this Scottish salad on these French canape spoons. You could easily just serve it on any dessert/soup type spoon.

Serve this Scottish salad in a bowl for people to help themselves to.

Add a dollop of this delightful salad to a platter of cold cuts as a side dish.

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Looking for more Scottish inspired fun party food/appetiser ideas? Then check these out before you go;

Prawn and bacon skewers

Haggis baubles

Seared salmon and whisky dipping sauce

Mini Scotch eggs

Simple steak toasts

Balmoral (Chicken and haggis) bites

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Scottish Party Salad Spoons

Karon Grieve
Deliciously light and creamy these salad spoons are the Scottish version of a classic Russian salad
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Party Food
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 6 people
Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 large carrot peeled and diced
  • 100 g turnip peeled and diced
  • 1 potato peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp peas frozen
  • 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 150 ml olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest grated
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Cook the diced veggies in a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes tossing in the frozen peas for the last 3 minutes. Do not cook the onion!
  • Rinse the cooked veggies under a cold tap and drain thoroughly.
  • Make the mayonnaise by beating the egg and drizzling in the oil very slowly. Finish off with the garlic and the vinegar and seasoning.
  • Toss the cold vegetables in the mayonnaise and serve on spoons.

Notes

You can change the veggies to whatever you have to hand for this recipe. Just make sure that you try to have everything cut all the same size.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 252mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2087IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Comments

  1. Tomasz says

    January 18, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    Sounds really good.
    Serve it cold after some refrigeration or in room temp?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      January 18, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      I serve these cold but either way is fine, all a matter of choice really.
      K

      Reply
  2. restaurantthatdeliversnearme.website says

    March 2, 2021 at 3:01 am

    Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      March 2, 2021 at 11:32 am

      Glad you like it
      K

      Reply

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