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Vlašský salát - a Czech deli classic

Vlašský salát is one of the most popular Czech deli products, made from a mixture of diced vegetables and salami in mayonnaise. It contains boiled carrots, celery, peas, pickled cucumbers, and ham or salami. Despite the name suggesting Italian origin, it is a purely Czech dish. Vlašský salát is an integral part of Czech open-faced sandwiches and a favorite food for celebrations and holidays. Quality vlašský salát should have a balanced flavor with pleasant acidity from the pickles.

Vlašský salát - a Czech deli classic
  • Despite the name referencing Italy, vlašský salát is a typically Czech dish.
  • The base consists of boiled vegetables, salami or ham, pickles, and mayonnaise.
  • It is an integral part of Czech obložené chlebíčky (decorated open-faced sandwiches).
  • In the Czech Republic, vlašský salát is sold by the thousands of tons annually.
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