Russian Salad

Method

1. Boil the carrots, potatoes, peas, and celeriac in salted water until al dente. Drain and let cool.
2. Cut all boiled vegetables into small, uniform cubes.
3. Add pickled gherkin, bell pepper, fennel, and iceberg lettuce, all cut into similar-sized pieces.
4. Add pre-boiled shrimp.
5. Season with fine salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Add a generous amount of homemade mayonnaise and mix everything well.
7. Transfer the mixture into a mold or a serving dish, pressing down firmly to compact.
8. Decorate the surface with the remaining shrimp and hard-boiled eggs.