Source: Sea Wave, AdobeStockFor a hearty and nutritious pilaf, light vegetable salads with minimal or no dressing are best. We're sharing 15 excellent recipes that are definitely worth trying!
1. Shakarob Salad
Source: dzen.ruAlso known as Achichuk.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 chili pepper, cilantro, salt.
Preparation: Slice the vegetables very thinly, finely chop the chili and cilantro to taste. Mix everything, salt, and serve the salad.
2. Cabbage and Carrot Salad
Source: cookpad.comThinly slicing the vegetables is crucial here.
You will need: 400 g cabbage, 100 g onion, 200 g carrots, 100 g mayonnaise, salt.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, slice the onion into very thin feathers, and grate the carrots on a coarse grater. Salt and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
3. Vegetable Salad for Pilaf
Source: livejournal.comA simple, quick fresh vegetable salad.
You will need: 1 kg cabbage, 2-3 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 1 bunch of dill, salt, ground black pepper, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage, grate the carrot, thinly slice the cucumbers and bell pepper. Mix the vegetables, salt, pepper, and drizzle with vegetable oil.
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4. Cabbage Salad with Soy Sauce for Pilaf
Source: AdobeStockAn interesting recipe with light oriental notes.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 2 cucumbers, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp coriander, 0.5 tsp ground red pepper.
Preparation: Slice all vegetables very thinly and mince the garlic. Heat the oil, mix it with soy sauce, sugar, and spices. Pour the resulting dressing over the salad and serve.
5. Tomato and Basil Salad
Source: AdobeStockA grape vinegar dressing will perfectly complement the salad's flavor.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 2 onions, 1 hot red pepper, 1.5 tbsp grape vinegar, 1-2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch of basil, salt.
Preparation: Thinly slice the tomatoes and onion, mince the garlic, hot pepper, and basil. Mix, salt, and dress the salad with grape vinegar.
6. Tomato and Cucumber Salad for Pilaf
Source: postila.ruIf the vegetables are very juicy, you might not need to add any oil at all.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 red onion, 10 ml vinegar, 25 ml olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Thinly slice all vegetables, salt, and pepper. Dress the salad with a small amount of olive oil and vinegar.
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7. Young Zucchini Salad for Pilaf
Source: pinterest.comThis recipe uses raw zucchini, so it's important that it's young.
You will need: 1 young zucchini, 6-8 tomatoes, 1 red onion, 2 bell peppers, 1 bunch of cilantro or parsley, 10 ml apple cider vinegar, 15 ml olive oil, salt.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin rounds or quarter-rounds. You can also slice it into ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Finely chop all the herbs, thinly slice the bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes. Salt the salad and dress it with olive oil and apple cider vinegar.
8. Vegetable Salad with Walnuts
Source: pinterest.comThis salad will especially appeal to all lovers of Georgian cuisine.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, 4-5 radishes, 1 hot pepper, 50 g walnuts, 3 cloves garlic, 1-2 bunches of herbs, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Finely chop the herbs, hot pepper, garlic, and toasted walnuts. Mix olive oil, wine vinegar, and spices to taste, and combine both preparations. Roughly chop the vegetables, add this dressing, and mix the salad.
9. Cucumber and Apple Salad for Pilaf
Source: cookpad.comBe sure to use a sweet and sour apple.
You will need: 2 cucumbers, 1 apple, 1 clove garlic, 1/3 bunch of dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt.
Preparation: Grate the apple and cucumbers on a coarse grater. Finely chop the herbs and garlic, salt the salad, and dress it with oil and lemon juice.
10. Radish Salad for Pilaf
Source: mirtesen.ruAn Uzbek salad recipe specifically for pilaf.
You will need: 250-300 g green radish, 10 g green onion, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp coriander, salt.
Preparation: Grate the radish on a Korean grater or slice it into very thin strips. Soak it in cold water for 20-30 minutes and drain. Finely chop the green onion, mix it with the radish, season, and dress the salad with oil.
11. Vegetable Salad with Yogurt for Pilaf
Source: dzen.ruEasy, quick, and very tasty – pure delight.
You will need: 1 long cucumber, 1 tomato, 1 red onion, 300 g thick yogurt, 1 bunch of cilantro, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.3 tsp ground cumin, salt.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and finely chop the cilantro. Mix everything with yogurt, add lemon juice, cumin, and salt, and mix again. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
12. Vegetable Salad with Kefir
Source: podacha-blud.comThis salad is also diet-friendly, so it won't add extra calories.
You will need: 100 g cucumbers, 100 g tomatoes, 80 g radishes, 80 ml kefir, 20 g parsley, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Thinly slice all vegetables and finely chop the parsley. Dress the salad with kefir, salt, and pepper to taste.
13. Quick Kimchi for Pilaf
Source: postila.ruAn interesting variation of Korean salad that perfectly complements rice in any form.
You will need: 1 head of Napa cabbage, 8 radishes, 2 carrots, 3 cloves garlic, 1 bunch of green onions, 1 tbsp salt, 3 cm ginger, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp chili paste, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp rice vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop the Napa cabbage, salt it, and let it sit for 1 hour. Mince the garlic and ginger, mix them with brown sugar, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste. Separately chop the green onions, grate the carrots and radishes. Rinse and dry the cabbage, mix with the other vegetables, pour the dressing over, and serve.
14. Radish Salad with Herbs
Source: dzen.ruRadish is a true treasure trove of vitamins, so why not combine the beneficial with the delicious?
You will need: 200 g radishes, 1 bunch of green onions, 1 bunch of dill, 1 bunch of parsley, salt, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Slice the radishes thinly and finely chop all the herbs. Mix the salad, dress it with vegetable oil, and salt to taste.
15. Winter Pilaf Salad
Source: pinterest.comIn winter, when seasonal vegetables are not available, this preparation is perfect.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 3 kg tomatoes, 500 g onions, 500 g bell peppers, 6 cloves garlic, 1 bunch of herbs, 50 ml vinegar, 80 ml vegetable oil, salt, sugar.
Preparation: Thinly slice all vegetables, finely chop the herbs and garlic. Add salt and sugar to taste, pour in vegetable oil, mix, and let the vegetables sit for 15-20 minutes. Pack the mixture into clean, dry jars and sterilize in boiling water for 30 minutes. Pour 1 tsp of vinegar into each jar and seal for winter.