Today we have prepared for you a selection of recipes for the most delicious lean salads. They contain neither meat, nor dairy products, nor any excess fat. Such snacks are good not only for fasting, but also if you want something light or healthy!
1. Lean potato salad with mushrooms
Let's start right away with a hearty and versatile salad for every day.
You will need: 6 potatoes, 200 g of pickled mushrooms, 4 pickled cucumbers, 1 onion, 1 can of peas, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Chop the onion in half rings and chop the cucumbers and mushrooms into slices. Mix salad, seasoning and butter fields.
2. Lean potato salad with sauerkraut
And immediately another variation of a similar, but completely different in taste salad.
You will need: 400 g potatoes, 250 g sauerkraut, 300 g carrots, 250 g peas, 100 g onions, dill, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil the potatoes and carrots and dice them along with the onions. Toss with cabbage, peas and chopped dill, season and oil the salad.
3. Lentil and artichoke salad
A very original recipe as opposed to the previous ones.
You will need: 300 g of artichokes, 300 g of mushrooms, 200 g of boiled lentils, 1 pepper, 1 onion, spices, lemon, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Fry mushrooms with onions and peppers in foil. If you have fresh artichokes, peel them, soak them in water with lemon juice and fry for about 15 minutes, then stir them with the mushrooms. Add lentils and spices to the salad, season with vegetable oil.
4. Lean avocado salad
This light but nutritious salad is perfect even for breakfast.
You will need: 250 g canned beans, 2 avocados, 2 cucumbers, 1 red onion, 5 lettuce leaves, 2 tbsp. olive oil, mustard and spices.
Preparation: Randomly pick lettuce leaves, place the beans and onion half rings on them. Cut the avocado and cucumber into medium-sized pieces and season the dish.
5. Lean salad with Chinese cabbage and mushrooms
In addition to champignons, you can use chanterelles, honey agarics and porcini mushrooms.
You will need: 250 g of Chinese cabbage, 200 g of mushrooms, 4 potatoes, 1 pepper, 4 pickled cucumbers, herbs, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Fry the mushrooms until golden brown, boil the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Chop the cabbage and chop the rest of the ingredients, stir and season the salad.
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6. Lean salad with Chinese cabbage and crab sticks
For salad dressing, take special lean mayonnaise.
You will need: 8 Chinese cabbage leaves, 300 g of crab sticks, 1 can of corn, 1 cucumber, greens.
Preparation: Finely chop the cabbage, crab sticks and cucumber. Add corn, chopped herbs to the salad and season to taste.
7. Lean baked vegetable salad
Change the set of vegetables, depending on the season.
You will need: 1 beet, 400 g pumpkin, 1 celery root, 2 red onions, 1 bunch of herbs, olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. granular mustard, spices.
Preparation: Bake beets in foil for an hour at 200 degrees. Separately, coarsely chop the rest of the vegetables, put on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes. Season the salad with butter, garlic, mustard and spices.
8. Lean salad of two types of beans
Serve salad with lean ciabatta or croutons if you like.
You will need: 1 can of red beans, 1 can of white beans, 5 stalks of celery, 1 red onion, 2 cloves of garlic, vegetable oil, spices, 1 tbsp. vinegar.
Preparation: Cut the onion into half rings and marinate in vinegar and water. Chop celery, mix with beans, add onion and crushed garlic to the salad. Season with vegetable oil and spices.
9. Lean salad with squid and apples
It's time to move on to the delicacies.
You will need: 4 squid, 1 large cucumber, 1 green apple, 1 red onion, olive oil, a pinch of brown sugar, spices, 1 tbsp. vinegar, salt.
Preparation: Chop the onion into feathers and marinate in water with vinegar, sugar and salt for 10 minutes. Boil the squid for 4 minutes and cut into half rings. Chop cucumbers and onions into small cubes, mix salad and oil fields.
10. Salad with squid and vegetables
The alternative recipe is no worse than the previous one.
You will need: 5 squid, half a Chinese cabbage, half a tomato, half a pepper, 1 bunch of greens, lean mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the squid and cut into strips. Chop cabbage for them and cut vegetables into strips in the same way. Add chopped herbs and season with lean mayonnaise.
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11. Lean fish salad
Any fish fillet is suitable here, although with red fish it will be more delicious.
You will need: 400 g fish, 100 g rice, half a Chinese cabbage, 2 cucumbers, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, lean mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the rice and boil the fish separately in salted water, mash with a fork. Chop the cabbage and cut the cucumbers into strips, stir the salad and dressing.
12. Lean salad with red cabbage
Such a simple but so beautiful salad!
You will need: 300 g red cabbage, 1 bunch of arugula, 2 cucumbers, 4 tomatoes, sesame oil.
Preparation: Chop the cabbage and squeeze it lightly with your hands, then leave to stand. Add chopped arugula and medium-sized vegetables and drizzle with oil.
13. Lean salad with sorrel
Unusual sourness will easily surprise even gourmets.
You will need: 6 mushrooms, half an eggplant, half a pepper, 50 g sorrel, 50 parsley, 30 ml soy sauce, 30 ml rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut the mushrooms and eggplants into slices and fry them separately in a pan. Add straws of pepper to the eggplants and hold them together on the stove for 2 minutes. Pour the sauce and vinegar mixture over the vegetables and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14. Warm lean salad
When you want something light but solid.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 4 cloves of garlic, 5 cherry tomatoes, half a bunch of dill, 1 pepper, spices, vegetable oil, balsamic.
Preparation: Fry the chopped garlic and add the chopped onions, carrots and peppers to it. When softened, add the courgettes, herbs and seasoning. Pour everything with balsamic, simmer for 2 minutes under the lid and add cherry at the end.
15. Lean radish salad
The simplest ingredients make a very original lean salad.
You will need: 1 radish, 250 g tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 onion, 1 bunch of parsley, 1 bunch of dill, 1 tbsp. vinegar, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Marinate onions in vinegar and water for 10 minutes. Thinly chop the rest of the vegetables, add the onion and chopped herbs, season the salad and drizzle with oil.
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16. Lean couscous salad
We recommend using peppers of different colors to make the salad brighter.
You will need: 200 g of couscous, 2 peppers, 1 bunch of green onions, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Prepare the couscous as instructed, dice the peppers and chop the green onions. Mix everything, season, add oil and add more herbs if desired.
17. Lean salad with lime dressing
The lime flavor immediately transforms this light salad.
You will need: 1 can of corn, 1 can of red beans, 1 pepper, 2 tomatoes, 1 bunch of cilantro, 1 lime, 1 red onion, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop all ingredients at random and mix with beans and corn. Season the salad with olive oil, spices and lime juice, and lightly sprinkle with zest.
18. Lean salad with rice
Cut the vegetables into smaller pieces, and the salad will look like an elegant mosaic.
You will need: 50 g rice, 1 tomato, 2 cucumbers, 1 pepper, 2 red onions, 100 g canned mushrooms, half a lemon, 1.5 tsp. honey, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Boil the rice, and during this time, finely chop the rest of the ingredients.When the rice has cooled, stir the salad and season with the butter, honey and lemon juice mixture.
19. Lean salad with carrots and dates
A handful of dates and nuts turn a regular carrot into a delicious, lean dish.
You will need: 1 carrot, 1 can of peas, 1 handful of dates, 1 handful of walnuts, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 onion, olive oil.
Preparation: Chop the carrots and onions and sauté them, covered, in soy sauce. Chop the nuts and dates, add the peas and stir the salad well.
20. Lean salad with green beans
How about such a creative combination?
You will need: 300 g green beans, 10 olives, 10 olives, 100 g cherry tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, Provencal herbs.
Preparation: Boil the beans in salted water and refrigerate. Sprinkle the cherry halves with oil and place in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Cut the olives and olives into halves, stir the salad, add the herbs and season with lemon juice and butter.