Ladies' Whim Salad

1. 1 Beef tonguepack 1 kg ≈ $14.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 100 g
2. 2 Hampack 300 g ≈ $2.91 35 g
3. 3 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 50 g
4. 4 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 65 g
5. 5 Button mushrooms≈ $7.50 per kg 30 g
6. 6 Mayonnaise 30 g
7. 7 Ground black pepper 1 g
8. 8 Sunflower oil 10 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Rinse the tongue, scald with cold water, place in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a gentle boil

2. Simmer the tongue just below boiling for 2.5 hours

3. Scald the tongue with cold water, peel the skin, and flake into fibers

4. Wash the mushrooms, trim the stems and gills, slice into rounds, and sauté in oil until tender

5. Slice the tongue, ham², bell³ pepper, and cucumber⁴ into thin strips

6. Add the sautéed mushrooms

7. Gently mix all ingredients and dress with mayonnaise