Delicious typical recipe of bird mayonnaise to eat without stopping

Welcome all to Paulina Kitchen! Today's recipe is a popular dish in Argentina and bears the name of Ave mayonnaise because it is usually done with chicken. Ave mayonnaise can be a “frugal” , garnish or filled with some cold dishes. It is quite common for the excess chicken of another meal to be used, which will allow us to have a substantial meal in a short time.

It is important to note that, due to its ingredients, it is recommended to keep it refrigerated and consume it within an adequate period of time to ensure that it will be fresh and edible. That said, let's continue ...

Ave mayonnaise, a very traditional recipe

This salad is a preparation that has been transmitted from generation to generation in homes. Each family can have its own version of the recipe, with additional ingredients or special techniques that give it a distinctive touch. It is used as a garnish of the typical roasts and is the competitor of another classic such as Russian salad .

While the most common version of the bird mayonnaise salad uses chicken meat or cooking and crumbled turkey, other bird meats such as duck or chicken can also be used, depending on regional and personal preferences.

Ave or splashes mayonnaise: What side are you?

Although confusion can be provided, at this moment we will share with you the raw truth: the bird's mayonnaise and the splashes are two different preparations .

Ave mayonnaise is a variety of salad that includes finely chopped chicken or meat, potatoes and carrots in small cubes and some aggregates to taste such as hard egg, olives and peas. Yes, it is like a Russian salad with chicken pieces.

On the other hand, the splashes is a culinary preparation that consists of bigger pieces of cooked meat, usually of beef or chicken, which is mixed with raw or cooked vegetables and dressings. The splashes is usually cold and can include ingredients such as onion, pepper, tomato, coriander, lemon and olive oil. 

Ave mayonnaise worldwide

This salad is especially popular in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Mexico and Colombia. It is a classic dish that is served on special occasions and also as an easy and tasty option for lunch or dinner. Although it seems surprising in some regions prepares for children's snacks.

In some important parties it is part of the menu in some other countries. For example, in Venezuela it is prepared with chicken and in much of Europe it is used to accompany a dinner or an outdoor meal and you can even add ingredients such as apples or grapes to give it a touch of freshness and sweetness. 

What can you accompany?

• Bread : Serve the bird mayonnaise salad as a sandwiches . Use bread of choice, such as wheat bread, rye bread or mold bread. They can add lettuce, tomato and other additional ingredients to create a complete sandwich.
• Lettuce leaves : Use fresh lettuce leaves, such as iceberg lettuce, Roman lettuce or buttery lettuce, as a basis for creating a wrapped salad. Place the bird mayonnaise salad on a lettuce sheet and wrap it to form a package. They can also add slices of tomato, cucumber or other vegetables for more texture and flavor.
• Tomatoes : Cut sliced tomatoes or cubes and serve the bird mayonnaise salad as garrison. Fresh and juicy tomatoes complement the taste of the salad very well.
• AVACATE : Add slices of pallet/fresh avocado to the bird mayonnaise salad for a creamy and nutritious touch. The avocado will give you an additional flavor and a soft texture.
• ADDITIONAL ACCOMPANIMENTS : They can serve the AVE mayonnaise salad along with other accompaniments such as french fries, oven potatoes, green salad, rice or even a selection of crispy vegetables, such as carrots and celery, to give more variety to the plate.

Ave mayonnaise recipe

Ave mayonnaise is versatile and can be adapted according to personal preferences. Some recipes may include additional ingredients such as chopped onion, celery, olives, capers or other condiments to add more flavor and texture.

Yield : 4 portions

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cooked and crumbled chicken breast
• 2 cups of cooked potatoes and cubes
• 1 cup cooked and cubes cut carrots
• 100 gr of cooked peas
• 1/2 Cup of commercial mayonnaise or homemade mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of mustard
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make bird mayonnaise in 5 steps

1. In a large bowl, combine crumbled bird meat, peas, potatoes and carrots cut into cubes.
2. In another separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and fresh parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
3. Pour the mayonnaise sauce on the salad. Mix gently until all the ingredients are well covered.
4. Test the salad and adjust the condiments. Cover the container with film paper or place in a hermetic container and let stand in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Before serving, sprinkle a little more fresh parsley as a decoration.