As a side dish or even as a main course, cold salads add a touch of flavor and freshness to any meal. And with the onset of warm weather, they become the best option for everyday life. Not to mention its versatility, as you can use more of it various leaves, greens, greens, sauces and even fruit… There are no limits to creativity here!
In addition to all this, the consumption of various salads helps blood sugar control, bowel function and many other benefits. So, check out the list of Guia da Cozinha’s 5 cold salads now, pick your favorites, and make them throughout the week. Everyone will love it!
Greek salad with anchovies
Time: 15 minutes
Performance: 6 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of chopped escarole
- 1/2 bunch iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 sliced ​​tomatoes
- 1 sliced ​​Japanese cucumber
- 100 g of black olives
- 50 g of anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon of capers
- 250 g of diced white cheese
Sauce
- 1/2 cup olive oil (tea)
- 3 tablespoons of vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- salt to taste
Method of preparation:
Arrange the endive, lettuce, tomato and cucumber on a plate. Add the black olives, the chopped anchovy fillets, the chopped chives, the capers and the cheese on top. For the sauce, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano and salt in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad when serving.
Pasta salad with salami
Time: 15min (+1h of fridge)
Performance: 8 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 1 package of cooked and chilled noodles (500g)
- 1 cup mozzarella (cubed)
- Salt, black pepper and chopped parsley to taste
- 1 cup of ham (cubes)
- 1 cup of mortadella (cubes)
- 2 diced seedless tomatoes
- 1/2 cup canned peas (drained)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (tea)
- 2 jars of cream
- 1 bag of powdered poultry seasoning
Method of preparation:
In a bowl mix the pasta, mozzarella, ham, mortadella, tomato and peas. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk cream, seasoning powder, salt, pepper and green flavoring. Add to the pasta ingredients and mix until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Decorate as desired and serve.
cold chicken salad
Time: 15min (+1h of fridge)
Performance: 4 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 1 cup cooked sweet potatoes (diced)
- 1 cup boiled and chopped green beans
- 1/2 cup seedless black raisins
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 cup dried apricots (chopped)
- 1 cup of whole natural yogurt (170 g)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, black pepper and chopped parsley to taste
Method of preparation:
In a bowl mix the chicken, potatoes, green beans, carrots, raisins and apricots. Distribute in a salad bowl or serving dish and reserve. Season the yogurt with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Water the salad, sprinkle with parsley, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. To serve.
Vegetable salad with special sauce
Time: 30 minutes
Performance: 6 portions
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 3 sliced ​​mandioquinhas
- 1 sliced ​​carrot
- 2 sliced ​​potatoes
- 1 zucchini, cut in half
- 1 bunch of broccoli in bunches
- salt to taste
Sauce
- 1 pot of natural yoghurt (170g)
- 2 tablespoons of chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method of preparation:
For the sauce, mix all ingredients well and set aside. Cook the cassava, carrot, potato, zucchini and broccoli al dente. Season with salt and leave to cool. Transfer to a plate, drizzle with the yogurt sauce and serve after.
Chickpea and smoked ricotta salad
ingredients
- 1 pack of chickpeas (380g)
- Half cup (tea) of diced smoked ricotta
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons red pepper (finely sliced)
- salt to taste
Method of preparation
In a bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, ricotta, oil, parsley and pepper. Mix well. Season with salt to taste, mix again. Serve immediately. Tip: if you want to soften the spiciness of the pepper, remove the seeds and the membrane from the inside.
If you liked our cold recipes, also take a look at the salads that replace any meal!
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