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Ingredients:
300g head cheese
2 red onions
6 small gherkins
2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons neutral oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
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Preparation:
Cut the head cheese into thin slices, then into wide strips. Peel and slice the onions, then cut the gherkins into small rounds. Place all these ingredients in a salad bowl.
In a bowl, mix the mustard, vinegar, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Gradually add the oils, then the crushed pistachios.
Pour the dressing into the salad bowl and add the chopped parsley. Stir gently, season with salt and pepper if necessary, and refrigerate covered with plastic wrap until ready to serve the head cheese salad.
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This salad is an excellent starter, perfect for warm days.
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🧂 Origins and Variations
Head cheese is a charcuterie specialty that dates back several centuries. Historically, a whole pig's head was brined, slowly cooked, then deboned to make a terrine. Each French region has its own variations, often flavored with local spices like juniper or nutmeg.
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In Muslim countries, pork is replaced by mutton, and the dish is often flavored with lemon, bay leaf, and chili pepper.
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🍷 Pairing suggestions
To accompany your head cheese, choose a light, dry white wine, such as a Coteaux du Languedoc or a Touraine wine. A light red wine, such as a Beaujolais Primeur or an Anjou wine, will also pair very well with this charcuterie.
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Whether you choose to make it yourself or purchase it from a local artisan, homemade head cheese is a delicious specialty to enjoy with family or friends.
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