Source: Chudo2307, AdobeStockPiquant capers will be an excellent addition to any salad. Just a few spoonfuls – and the dish will immediately take on a new flavor. Moreover, capers have no full substitute – they are unique. We've gathered 15 wonderful recipes for you, showing which salads you can add them to!
1. Vegetable Salad with Capers
Source: sushi-edoff.ruThis salad can be sprinkled with aromatic croutons.
You will need: 200 g tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, 1 tbsp capers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and add capers. For the dressing, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, and spices to taste.
2. Chicken Salad with Capers
Source: za-edoy.ruBoil the chicken in advance so it cools completely.
You will need: 1 cooked chicken fillet, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp capers, 1-2 tbsp yogurt, 2 tbsp walnuts, spices.
Preparation: Hard-boil the eggs and dice them along with the cooked chicken. Add chopped walnuts and capers. Dress the salad with yogurt and spices.
3. Beetroot, Salmon, and Capers Salad
Source: odnaminyta.comAt once very simple, vibrant, and delicious – a true find.
You will need: 1 beetroot, 150 g cream cheese, 80 g salmon, 1 handful basil, 2 tsp capers, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake the beetroot and slice it thinly. Thinly slice the salmon and arrange everything on basil leaves. Sprinkle with chopped or crumbled cheese and capers. Drizzle the salad with oil and season.
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4. Olivier Salad with Capers
Source: ideireceptov.ruWe suggest adding a touch of timeless classic to this selection.
You will need: 3 potatoes, 4 eggs, 1-2 carrots, 1 red onion, 2 tbsp capers, 1 pickled cucumber, 300 g cooked sausage, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, eggs, and carrots. Dice all ingredients finely and add capers. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.
5. Greek Potato Salad with Capers
Source: za-edoy.ruA hearty salad that can be served on its own or as a side dish.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 1 tbsp capers, 2-3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp each of mustard and red wine vinegar, 5 sprigs of herbs.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender and dice them. Add capers and chopped herbs. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
6. Rice Salad with Capers
Source: pinterest.comFor an even more vibrant flavor, you can add a spoonful of caper brine.
You will need: 150 g rice, 300 ml water, 1 can canned tuna in oil, 1/2 bell pepper, 1-2 tomatoes, 100 g olives, 2 tbsp capers, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice until done, flake the tuna with a fork, and dice the bell pepper and tomatoes. Mix all ingredients once the rice has cooled.
7. Capers and Avocado Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruWill appeal to all healthy eating enthusiasts and avocado lovers.
You will need: 1 avocado, 2 tomatoes, 20 g greens, 20 g capers, lemon juice, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Dice tomatoes and avocado. Chop the greens, add capers, and drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice. Season.
8. Ham and Capers Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruVery light and quick, yet suitable even for a festive table.
You will need: 150 g ham, 150 g cucumber, 80 g hard cheese, 2 tsp sour cream, 3 green onion stalks, 2 tsp capers.
Preparation: Cut cucumbers, ham, and cheese into thin strips. Chop green onions and add capers. Dress the salad with sour cream and spices.
9. Vinaigrette Salad with Capers
Source: almode.ruAnd another classic salad with a new twist!
You will need: 2 beetroots, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 2-3 pickled cucumbers, 100 g canned green peas, 25 g capers, 75 g sauerkraut, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake beetroot, potatoes, and carrots. Dice everything with the cucumbers, add green peas and capers. Rinse the sauerkraut, chop it, and add it in. Season everything and drizzle the salad with oil.
10. Tuna and Capers Salad
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor this recipe, choose tuna in its own juice – it's healthier.
You will need: 250 g canned tuna, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 5 quail eggs, 150 g salad mix, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 2 tbsp capers, lemon juice, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil quail eggs for 5 minutes after boiling and cut them in half, as well as the cherry tomatoes. Flake the tuna with a fork and arrange everything on the salad mix. Dress with oil, lemon juice, and spices. Sprinkle the salad with capers and grated Parmesan.
11. Smoked Chicken and Capers Salad
Source: kuhni-s-umom.ruAn original and satisfying salad.
You will need: 3-4 potatoes, 2 pickled cucumbers, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp capers, 200 g smoked chicken, 1 bunch green onions, 1/2 bunch herbs, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs until done. Dice all ingredients, add capers and chopped herbs with green onions. Dress the salad with mayonnaise and serve.
12. Shrimp and Capers Salad
Source: almode.ruFor convenience, it's best to use pre-peeled shrimp.
You will need: 400 g shrimp, 3 potatoes, 3 eggs, 350 g canned green peas, 70 g capers, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs, then dice them. Also boil the shrimp. Add capers and green peas, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
13. Capers and Mozzarella Salad
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend this recipe to all lovers of vegetables and Italian cuisine.
You will need: 1 avocado, 1 tomato, 50 g mozzarella, 100 g arugula, 2 tsp capers, olive oil, balsamic.
Preparation: Dice avocado, tomato, and mozzarella. Arrange everything on arugula and sprinkle the salad with capers. Drizzle with oil and balsamic.
14. Caprese Salad with Capers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Source: krasivoe-foto.ruA popular Italian salad made with the freshest ingredients.
You will need: 4 tomatoes, 400 g mozzarella, 1 bunch basil, 4 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 2-3 tbsp capers, olive oil, balsamic, oregano, salt, and ground black pepper.
Preparation: Slice mozzarella and tomatoes into rounds. Arrange them alternately, adding basil leaves. Sprinkle with capers, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and spices. Drizzle the salad with oil and balsamic.
15. Vegetable Salad with Capers and Shrimp
Source: pinterest.comAnother shrimp salad option, but lighter.
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 1 tbsp capers, 1 avocado, 300 g cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch lettuce, 30 g butter, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp oregano, spices.
Preparation: Boil shrimp until cooked, peel, and lightly fry in butter until golden. Dice avocado, and halve cherry tomatoes. Arrange everything on lettuce leaves. Mix the remaining dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.