Salată de boeuf ("beef salad") is a traditional Romanian and Moldovan dish, generally served during all festive and special occasions. It is a combination of finely chopped beef (or sometimes chicken, or turkey breast) and root vegetables, folded in mayonnaise and finished with murături, pickled vegetable garnishes. It can be made vegetarian, too. The dish is usually made up in large quantities for the whole party on occasions such as Christmas Eve. It's eaten as a side dish/salad to fried meats or as an appetiser/entrée. Slight differences exist in quantities, and these vary according to taste. The name may suggest a French culinary influence as the word bœuf is French for beef. It closely resembles Olivier salad (Russian salad). See also List of salads References External links Salată de boeuf at gourmet-European-recipes.com Sondaj:Șase din zece români pun mazăre în salata boeuf și 70% preferă salata boeuf cu pui în loc de vită at temananc.ro Romanian appetizers Moldovan dishes Christmas in Romania Beef dishes Christmas food Salads