Around New Year's salads, there is a stereotype about terrible mayonnaise mountains, which many have really not liked for a long time. But in fact, there are dozens of different options for every taste - with healthy olive oil, other dressings, or nothing at all. Keep 20 delicious and easy recipes for New Year's salads without mayonnaise!
1. Salad with chicken, croutons and tangerine dressing
New Year is the best time to fully enjoy tangerines in all forms!
You will need: 300 g chicken, 1 bell pepper, 10 mozzarella balls, half a bunch of lettuce, half a large tangerine, a couple of slices of white bread, 4 tablespoons. olive oil, 60 g butter, half a red onion, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 clove of garlic, paprika, herbs, salt.
Preparation: Cut the bread into cubes, roll in herbs, paprika and 1 tbsp. olive oil and baked for 10 minutes at 200 degrees. Fry the chicken fillet in butter and also cut into large cubes.
Combine leftover olive oil, crushed garlic, soy sauce, and tangerine juice. Chop the rest of the ingredients at random and season the salad.
2. Greek salad
A simple classic salad for the New Year that will always come in handy.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 350 g bell pepper, 400 g cucumbers, 200 g feta, 150 g red onions, 150 g olives, 5 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, pepper, salt and oregano.
Preparation: Cut the feta into cubes, the onion into half rings, and the rest of the vegetables into large pieces. Mix olive oil with lemon juice and spices and season the salad.
3. Turkey and Bean Salad
A very satisfying salad that will go for the main course on the New Year's table.
You will need: 1 can of canned beans, 300 g of turkey, 200 g of cucumbers, 300 g of tomatoes, 150 g of pepper, a bunch of lettuce, 7 tbsp. sour cream, 2 cloves of garlic, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the beans in water, chop the boiled, roasted or smoked turkey and cut the vegetables into equal chunks. Tear the salad by hand, and mix the sour cream with crushed garlic and spices. Put the salad in a bowl and season.
4. Chicken and pesto salad
The recipe will be even more original if you add a little daikon to it.
You will need: 250 g chicken, 250 g cherry, 200 g cucumbers, 200 g daikon, 15 quail eggs, leeks, 2 sprigs of thyme, cilantro, basil, garlic, olive oil and spices.
Preparation: In a blender, whisk the herbs, garlic, spices and olive oil for the pesto. Bake chicken in foil with thyme for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees. Cut the cherry into quarters, chop the rest of the vegetables, mix the salad and season it with the pesto.
5. Salad with pink salmon and avocado
An excellent healthy variation of the New Year's canned fish salad.
You will need: 1 can of canned pink salmon, 1 avocado, 2 tomatoes, 1 tbsp. olive oil and soy sauce, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan, green onions.
Preparation: Cut the avocados and tomatoes into small cubes and chop the pink salmon with a fork. Layer the salad with butter and soy sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with green onions.
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6. Salad with ham and pickled onions
A very light, but very tasty salad with spicy notes will decorate the New Year's table.
You will need: 200 g ham, 200 g cucumbers, 200 g tomatoes, 150 g red onions, green salad, salt and pepper, 10 tbsp. vinegar, 3 tbsp. sugar, 15 tbsp. water, 5 tbsp. olive oil, 3 tablespoons 6% vinegar, 1 tablespoon mustard.
Preparation: Combine olive oil dressing, vinegar and mustard. Cut the onion into half rings, add water with vinegar and sugar, mash and leave for a couple of hours. Cut the rest of the ingredients into strips, mix and season the salad.
7. Eggplant and tomato salad
A fresh, light and hearty salad, it tastes great and has no mayonnaise.
You will need: 250 g eggplants, 150 g tomatoes, a bunch of lettuce, 100 g mozzarella, leeks, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. dijon mustard, spices.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into cubes and the leeks into rings and fry them together in a skillet for 10 minutes. Chop tomatoes and mozzarella and mix oil with mustard and spices. Combine the ingredients and season the salad.
8. Salad with chicken, chickpeas and couscous
You can serve it warm or cold, whatever you like!
You will need: 500 g chicken, 200 g chickpeas, 150 g couscous, a bunch of lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, parsley, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tablespoons orange juice, zest, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Cook the chicken any way you like - in the oven, in a skillet, or on the grill. Pour boiling water over the couscous and boil the chickpeas or take canned chickpeas. Combine chicken with lettuce, chickpeas, couscous, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Use olive oil, orange juice, spices and zest for dressing.
9. Cabbage salad with fish sauce
A very spicy vegetable salad with a subtle Asian flavor.
You will need: 800 g cabbage, 200 g carrots, 2 tbsp. fish sauce, 1 chili pepper, 20 g mint, 1 lime, 2 tbsp. rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, salt, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Finely chop the cabbage, grate the carrots and finely chop the hot pepper. Combine rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and salt, season salad before serving, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Salad with crab sticks and cottage cheese
Do you think crab sticks can only be seasoned with mayonnaise? But no!
You will need: 100 g of crab sticks, 2 eggs, 1 tomato, 100 g of cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp. yogurt, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and cut them into cubes with tomatoes and crab sticks. Mix with cottage cheese, yogurt, salt and spices. Ready!
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11. Salad with corn and chips
An original and very bright appetizer for the New Year's table.
You will need: 1 can of canned corn, 2 avocados, 2 bunches of lettuce, 30 g of chips, 2 tbsp. yogurt, 30 g spinach, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt.
Preparation: Combine yogurt with olive oil, lemon juice and spices. Cut the avocado into thin slices, chop the herbs and combine all the ingredients. Season the salad and sprinkle with chopped chips.
12. Salad with mackerel and apples
An interesting combination of ingredients will surely surprise guests and households.
You will need: 450 g mackerel, 250 g lentils, 4 eggs, 1 red onion, 150 g bread, 1 apple, 4 tablespoons. olive oil, 30 g butter, 20 ml balsamic, herbs, 1 tsp. curry.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and fry it in 1 tbsp. butter. Add curry, lentils, 600 ml boiling water and simmer for 35 minutes under the lid. Peel and slice the mackerel and chop the apple into wedges. Fry the bread in olive oil and croutons spices. Mix all the ingredients and season with the rest of the olive oil and balsamic.
13. Shrimp and grapefruit salad
A quick, unusual and very tasty salad will fit on the New Year's table, like a native one.
You will need: 100 g shrimp, 100 g grapefruit, 100 g cherry, 100 g spinach, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. lime, sesame seeds, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Thoroughly peel the grapefruit from all films, divide into slices and cut into 2-3 more pieces. Fry the garlic prawns and mix them with the cherry halves. Drizzle with lime juice, season with olive oil, add grapefruit and spinach, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14. Carrot salad without mayonnaise
No complicated ingredients are needed for such a simple salad recipe!
You will need: 500 g carrots, 100 g walnuts, 100 ml sour cream, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp. sugar, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Grate the carrots on a coarse grater and chop the roasted nuts. Squeeze out the garlic and mix it with apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and sour cream. Mix carrots with nuts and dressing.
15. Spicy corn salad
The more different peppers you use, the better!
You will need: 3 cucumbers, 4 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 hot pepper, 1 cup corn and canned beans, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 3 tbsp. olive oil, pepper mixture, salt.
Preparation: Dice cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers, chop hot peppers and mix with corn and washed beans. Toss olive oil with lemon juice and spices, and season the salad.
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16. Olivier without mayonnaise
Even the most New Year's salad can be served just as tasty, interesting and without heavy mayonnaise!
You will need: 4 potatoes, 1 carrot, 300 g of chicken, 4 eggs, 200 g of green peas, 2 pickles, 250 yogurt, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Boil vegetables and eggs and chop all ingredients into equal cubes. Boil the chicken or bake, and also cut into pieces. Mix the yogurt with salt, pepper and spices to taste, and season the salad.
17. Peking cabbage salad with pear
A delicious and dietary salad will help you enjoy the New Year's feast and keep your figure.
You will need: 300 g of smoked chicken, 300 g of Chinese cabbage, 100 g of pears, 50 g of walnuts, 60 ml of olive oil, 10 g of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Cut the chicken and Chinese cabbage into strips, roast and chop the nuts, and mix the butter with mustard and spices. Cut the ripe and sweet pear into thin slices and combine the ingredients.
18. Salad with sprats and green peas
Not only delicious, but also a beautiful recipe for a puff salad for the New Year without mayonnaise.
You will need: 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 cucumber, 1 can of sprat, 1 can of canned peas, 1 lemon, a bunch of greens.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and carrots, grate them on a coarse grater, and grate a cucumber on it. Chop the sprats with a fork and drain the liquid from the peas. Lay out the salad in layers - carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, sprats and peas.
19. Mimosa with cottage cheese without mayonnaise
Another good interpretation of the classic recipe, but now without mayonnaise.
You will need: 350 g of canned sardines, 5 eggs, 250 g of carrots, 200 g of cottage cheese, 20 g of Dijon mustard, greens.
Preparation: Boil the carrots and eggs, separate the yolks from the whites and grate everything. Chop the sardines with a fork and mix the curd with Dijon mustard and chopped herbs. Lay out the salad in layers - proteins, fish, cottage cheese, carrots, fish, cottage cheese, yolks and herbs.
20. Beet salad without mayonnaise
A juicy roasted turkey works best for this recipe.
You will need: 150 g turkey, 1 beet, 30 g walnuts, 1 clove of garlic, green onions, herbs, 1.5 tbsp sour cream, 0.5 tbsp. curd cheese, 0.5 tsp. mustard, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Boil the beets and cut into cubes, and cut the turkey in the same way. Chop green onions and herbs, mix sour cream with curd cheese, mustard and spices and combine the ingredients. Garnish the salad with chopped nuts and herbs.