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Easy Nigerian Salad

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Easy Nigerian Salad is a hearty, colorful mix of fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, potatoes, sweet corn, and baked beans, layered and topped with creamy mayonnaise. A festive and filling side dish or light meal, it’s popular in Nigerian households and parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, grated or julienned
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 boiled eggs, sliced
  • 2 medium Irish potatoes, boiled and diced
  • 1/2 cup canned baked beans
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn (canned or cooked)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and allow to cool.
  2. In a large bowl or serving dish, layer the ingredients: start with cabbage, then carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, baked beans, and sweet corn.
  3. Top with sliced boiled eggs.
  4. Spoon mayonnaise generously over the salad layers.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the salad for 30 minutes for better flavor blending.
  • Customize by adding tuna, shredded chicken, or corned beef.
  • Use Greek yogurt or avocado dressing for a lighter version.
  • Soak onions in water or vinegar if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • Best served cold; do not reheat.

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