You have to stop thinking that salads are just lettuce, tomato and some dressing.. Or that they only exist as an accompaniment to a main course of steak or fish. Salads are fresh, healthy, quick to prepare, but above all, varied and versatile.
There is a great variety of types of salads that go far beyond lettuce as we will see. In addition, they are easy to prepare and their healthy ingredients will help you to maintain your figure and have a balanced diet, and all this while enjoying their excellent taste! The key is to buy good quality produce.
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12 types of salads (and the ingredients they contain)
In this article there are salads that are famous worldwide, while others will surprise you.. You may not know some of them, but you will see that their ingredients are easy to find. You can also experiment a little by substituting them for something similar or easier to acquire depending on where you are.
And another virtue of salads is that you can adapt, combine and change the ingredients according to your taste or even according to what you have on hand to prepare at that moment. Below you will find the healthiest and most delicious types of salads you can prepare.
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1. Russian salad
This salad is prepared almost everywhere in the world.. The original recipe includes potatoes, boiled egg, pickled gherkins, carrots, chicken or ham, peas and mayonnaise. However, in Spain, for example, the vegetables are cut into cubes, and tuna, olives and red sauce are added. Try the combination you like best! As you can see, it is a very complete dish.
2. Fruit salad with cottage cheese
A fruit salad with cottage cheese is excellent to enjoy in the morning.. Combine pineapple chunks, strawberries, kiwis, and fresh cheese; as dressing add natural yogurt and honey. You can change some of the fruits for another one you like, but this type of salad is undoubtedly a good option to start the day or to cool off in the afternoon in summer.
3. Caesar Salad
Perhaps the Caesar salad is the most famous of all salads.. The flavor of the dressing is what makes it special. Lettuce, croutons (cubed toasted bread), parmesan cheese, chicken breast pieces, are the base ingredients. For the dressing or Caesar sauce you will have to mix anchovies, lemon, mustard, egg yolk, olive oil and ½ clove of garlic.
4. Pasta salad
A pasta salad is a must for summertime enjoyment.. The base of this salad is precisely pasta. It is necessary to cook it and let it cool and then add an endless number of options. The most common is to add tuna, corn, olives, chicken and ham. Some people add mayonnaise, but a little oil is enough. The possible ingredients are infinite, and you can even substitute or accompany the pasta with rice.
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5. Mixed salad
The mixed salad is actually the base for other salads.. The basic recipe of the mixed salad is: romaine lettuce, tomato and onion with a little olive oil. However, you can add to these four ingredients an endless number of options such as tuna, olives, boiled egg and grated carrot. Any of the options are delicious if the product is of high quality.
6. Waldorf Salad
Waldorf salad is one of the most famous salads in the world.. It is made with apple, celery, walnuts and dressed with mayonnaise and lemon. Raisins are also added, as this is how the original recipe dates back to 1893. This type of salad is sometimes used to accompany a main course, but as you can see it is a complete food by itself.
7. Cabbage salad
Cabbage salad has a special flavor. The cabbage is raw, so its flavor stands out from the rest of the ingredients. Serve with carrot, pineapple or apple and add mayonnaise, although you can substitute the mayonnaise for natural yogurt. Try either of the two combinations, you will love them for sure!
8. Greek salad
Greek salad is prepared with typical ingredients of this country.. It is prepared with tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, black olives and olive oil. The cheese is diced, as well as the tomatoes. This type of salad is not only delicious but also highly nutritious. And if that wasn’t enough, it is very easy to prepare. You must try it!
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9. Couscous salad
Couscous salad is delicious and easy to prepare.. To the couscous you can add, for example, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, chicken pieces, salt to taste, pepper and a little vinegar. The combination of flavors with couscous results in an intense flavor that everyone likes. You should definitely try this couscous salad, which is also a favorite with children.
10. Quinoa salad
Another way to eat quinoa is with a delicious salad.. Before combining quinoa with the rest of the food, it must be washed very well by soaking it in water. You can add ingredients such as lettuce, cooked chickpeas, cucumber, tangerine, orange, olive oil and salt to taste. Although it may seem a strange combination you must try it, it is simply delicious.
11. Potato salad
Potato salad is another summer classic.. The base of this salad is, obviously, the potato. From there you can add an infinite number of ingredients to achieve delicious combinations. Boiled egg, onion, celery, bell pepper, mayonnaise and spices are the best known combination. Try substituting or adding some of the ingredients.
12. Apple Salad
The apple salad is a typical Mexican Christmas dish.. The salad usually accompanies the main course of Christmas dinner, but in reality nothing prevents us from enjoying this dish during any other time of the year. Peeled and diced apples, pineapple, walnuts, condensed milk combined with mayonnaise, cream and syrup and a little raisins, are enough to enjoy this rich salad for special occasions.
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