A dressed salad doesn’t have to be complicated to offer that by the way on the table! Avoid Basic Lettuce and Tomatoes, it is possible to be different – and a lot – in food, add colors and flavors to your table. When you receive a special visit or even to make a difference to the everyday, bet on the recipe of salad dressing!
In addition to being nutritious and delicious, salads are also very versatile, and they can vary in composition according to what you like and find ingredients in the pantry. And there’s more: you can combine ingredients from most types of nutrition and shake presentations. Check out the recipe:
sweet and sour cabbage salad
Pleasant to the eyes and palate, sweet and sour coleslaw works well at the table when the main course is red meat.
While: 20min (+1h in the fridge)
Activities: 4
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cups of thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 cups pineapple (chopped)
- 2 cups chopped turkey breast
- 1/2 cup (tea) of peas
- 1/2 cup (tea) of olive oil
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons of chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mode of preparation:
In a pan with hot water, put the cabbages and then remove, transfer to a bowl of water and ice. Remove and mix with other ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve in a bowl.
Summer salad
When it comes to salad dressing, summer salad is the perfect recipe. Look:
While: 20 min
Activities: 8 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 10 chicory leaves
- 8 purple lettuce leaves
- 1 cup(s) chopped fennel
- 1 cup chopped palm heart
- 1 cup of shredded chicken
Sauce:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of ice water
Mode of preparation:
On a plate, arrange the chicory and purple lettuce leaves. Then add chopped fennel, heart of palm and you like. In a bowl, mix the dressing: plain yogurt, mint, lemon juice, olive oil and ice water. Before serving, sprinkle the salad with this prepared dressing.
Potato salad with tuna
Almost as filling as a main course, tuna potato salad is delicious and can be served alone when you just want a light meal!
While: 30min (+1h in the fridge)
Activities: 4 food
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 600 g potato
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 grated onion
- 2 cans of canned tuna
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, pepper and chopped parsley to taste
- 2 cups mayonnaise (tea)
Mode of preparation:
First, cook potatoes on medium heat with chicken and water until it is soft, but not falling. Then drain and transfer it to a bowl. Then, add onion, tuna, tomato and olive oil to the hot potato. Sprinkle salt, pepper, green pepper and mix. Take it in the refrigerator for 1 hour, mix mayonnaise with salad and, finally, serve with potato salad.
Moroccan couscous salad
Unlike the other salads in this list, Moroccan couscous requires a rest of 1 hour and, therefore, this recipe can be used on days that require a special touch.
While: 30 minutes (break + 1 hour)
Activities: 5 meals
Bother: Easier
Moroccan Couscous Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup Moroccan couscous
- 1 and 1/2 cups (tea) of hot water
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 red onion in a tube
- 1 tomato in a tube
- 1 lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (tea) of black raisins
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- salt to taste
- Mint leaves to decorate
Mode of preparation:
In a large bowl, put the Moroccan couscous and drain the water and dissolve the vegetables. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 1 hour. Drain the excess water and fluff the couscous with a fork. Add onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, raisins, olive oil, parsley, mint and salt. Mix well and transfer to a plate. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.
avocado salad
Popular among the gringa, avocado salad is very tasty and only takes 20 minutes to prepare!
While: 20 min
Activities: 6
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch lettuce, in a tube
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 avocados in a tube
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt, pepper, olive oil and coriander sprigs to taste
Mode of preparation:
Arrange lettuce in a salad bowl, spread tomatoes, avocado and sprinkle with lemon juice. Sprinkle coriander sprigs on top with salt, pepper and olive oil before serving.
Green salad with pomegranate
A green salad with pomegranate is great for those days that call for an escape from routine. An explosion of flavors, the freshness of the pomegranate in this recipe is great for hot days.
While: 15 min
Activities: 4 food
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- Chopped lettuce leaves, to taste
- Seasoning leaves to taste
- Water the leaves to taste
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup (tea) of standard cheese from Minas (half cured) in cubes
- 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice
Mode of preparation:
Arrange the lettuce leaves, endive and watercress on a plate. On top, put bean sprouts, Minas cheese and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Season to taste and serve.
Chicken and chicken salad
Chickpea salad with chicken is a favorite when the intention is to add protein to the diet and bet on dressed salads. Here are the things you need:
While: 30 min
Activities: 5
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpeas (cooked)
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 whole tomato, skin and chopped
- 1 cucumber in cubes
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/3 cup chopped green olives
- Lettuce leaves for garnish
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons of vinegar
- 10 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili pepper
Mode of preparation:
Put all the sauce ingredients in a glass with a lid and shake until smooth. In a bowl, combine chicken, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and olives. Drizzle with half the sauce and mix. Place the plate with the lettuce and prepare the salad. Add the rest of the sauce and serve.
Fitness salad with yogurt dressing
If you are still thinking of a workout recipe, this salad recipe with yogurt sauce should be your bet to avoid boring salads and keep eating:
While: 30 min
Activities: 4
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breast fillets
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 large potato, finely chopped (like chips)
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce, washed and torn
- 1 bunch of washed arugula
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small grated carrot
- 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, seeds in a tube
- 1 medium red onion slices
Sauce:
- 200 ml of natural yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Mode of preparation:
Add the chicken, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper and half the oil. Arrange the potato slices on a baking sheet and brush with the rest of the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake in a hot oven for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until soft and golden. Pour all the sauce ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake vigorously. Brown the chicken breast in a thick pan, let it cool and cut it into strips. Put the leaves on a plate and arrange the chicken, potato, tomato, carrot, pepper and onion. Serve with sauce.
Greek salad with anchovies
And, how about including delicious anchovies in a salad? Try this Greek Greek Greek Greek recipe once, you will never want to stop!
While: 15 min
Activities: 6 meals
Bother: Easier
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of chopped escarole
- 1/2 bunch of chopped iceberg lettuce
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1 sliced Japanese cucumber
- 100 g of black olives
- 50 g anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon of capers
- 250 g cubed white cheese
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (tea) of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- salt to taste
Mode of preparation:
Arrange the escarole, lettuce, tomato and cucumber on a plate. Add black olives, sliced anchovy fillets, chopped chives, capers and cheese on top. For the sauce, combine oil, vinegar, oregano and salt in a bowl. Drizzle the salad with the dressing when serving.
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