Source: Lyudmila, AdobeStockNew Year 2025 is just around the corner, and it's time to think about the festive menu. In the Year of the Green Snake, fresh vegetables, fruits, berries, and herbs will be very appropriate on the New Year's table, so the choice of salads is large and varied. We're sharing 20 wonderful recipes!
1. Malachite Bracelet Salad
Source: dzen.ruGreen salads will be especially fitting in the Year of the Green Snake!
You will need: 600 g chicken fillet, 6 kiwis, 6 eggs, 150 g hard cheese, 1-2 green apples, 200 g Korean carrots, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil chicken fillet and eggs in advance. Finely chop the meat, grate the cheese and eggs, finely chop the peeled apples and half of all kiwis.
Mix the chicken with a small amount of mayonnaise and place it as the first layer on a platter around a glass. Then add the eggs, and spread with mayonnaise again. The next layers are kiwi, Korean carrots, apples, and cheese. After that, spread mayonnaise all over. Slice the remaining kiwis into thin rounds and decorate the salad with them.
2. New Year's Salad with Chicken, Pineapple, and Pomegranate
Source: cookpad.comBright, delicious, and very beautiful – a classic combination for a New Year's table salad.
You will need: 800 g chicken fillet, 6-7 eggs, 300 g canned pineapple, 400 g canned corn, 300 g hard cheese, 1 pomegranate, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil chicken and eggs until cooked. Finely chop all ingredients, then add corn and pomegranate seeds. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.
3. Salad with Avocado, Kiwi, and Pine Nuts
Source: mirtesen.ruAnother green salad that comes together in minutes.
You will need: 2-3 cucumbers, 2 avocados, 4 kiwis, 4 tbsp pine nuts, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Peel kiwi and avocado, slice all ingredients into thin strips, and add chopped pine nuts. Mix olive oil with lemon juice and spices, then dress the salad.
4. Beef and Cabbage Salad
Source: attuale.ruA versatile recipe that will be perfect for New Year's too!
You will need: 600 g beef, 600 g white cabbage or Napa cabbage, 1 purple onion, mayonnaise or sour cream.
Preparation: Boil beef until cooked, let it cool, and slice into strips. Shred the cabbage and finely chop the onion, mix everything, then dress the salad with mayonnaise or sour cream.
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5. New Year's Salad with Chicken, Apples, and Celery
Source: pinterest.comTurkey fillet works just as well instead of chicken.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 3-4 cucumbers, 2 green apples, 2 celery stalks, sour cream or mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil chicken fillet and let it cool. Dice all ingredients finely and dress the salad to taste. You can add a little chopped nuts.
6. Olivier Salad with Salmon
Source: AdobeStockA truly festive and New Year's version of the familiar salad!
You will need: 500 g lightly salted salmon, 4 potatoes, 6 eggs, 4 pickled cucumbers, 2 carrots, 200 g canned green peas, 1 bunch green onions, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil eggs, potatoes, and carrots. Dice all ingredients finely, chop green onions, and add peas. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.
7. New Year's Salad with Chicken and Kiwi
Source: fishki.netFor extra beauty, arrange the salad in a ring around a jar or glass.
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 500 g canned corn, 4 kiwis, 8 eggs, 2 carrots, 300 g hard cheese, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil chicken, carrots, and eggs in advance. Finely chop the meat, and grate the eggs, carrots, and cheese. Slice kiwis into rounds. Layer eggs, corn, chicken fillet, carrots, and cheese. Spread mayonnaise between layers. Decorate the salad with kiwi slices.
8. Herring Under a Green Fur Coat
Source: drive2.ruWith cheese and without beets – another interesting reinterpretation of a classic New Year's table salad.
You will need: 4 herring fillets, 6 potatoes, 2-3 cucumbers, 300 g hard cheese, 2 bunches dill, 1-2 bunches green onions, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil and grate potatoes. Finely chop cucumbers, herring, and green onions, finely chop dill, and grate cheese. Layer herring, spread with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with green onions. The next layers are potatoes, cucumbers, and cheese. Continue to spread mayonnaise between them. The last layer will be chopped dill – the green “fur coat.”
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9. Tiffany Salad with Grapes
Source: pinterest.comFor this recipe, be sure to choose green grapes.
You will need: 750 g chicken fillet, 6 eggs, 1-2 sweet onions, 150 g hard cheese, 150 g walnuts, 200 g grapes, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil chicken and eggs. Grate eggs and cheese on a coarse grater, finely chop onion, dice meat, and finely chop nuts. Halve the grapes.
Layer half of the chicken fillet and half of the onion, spread with mayonnaise, and add half of the walnuts. Sprinkle with cheese, spread with mayonnaise, layer half of the eggs, and spread with mayonnaise again. Repeat all layers and finally, arrange the grape halves beautifully.
10. Tuna and Pickled Cucumber Salad
Source: liveinternet.ruYou can serve it in one salad bowl or in small tartlets.
You will need: 500 g canned tuna in its own juice, 5-6 pickled cucumbers, 1/2 purple onion, 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 4 tbsp thick yogurt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop onion and pickled cucumbers, mash tuna with a fork, and mix the salad. For the dressing, mix mayonnaise with yogurt and season to taste.
11. Salad with Ham, Mushrooms, and Grapes
Source: pinterest.comSmoked chicken also works instead of ham, if your family prefers it.
You will need: 300 g ham, 300 g grapes, 250 g mushrooms, 6 eggs, 120-150 g mayonnaise, 2 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Slice and fry mushrooms until cooked. Boil eggs and separate yolks from whites. Mash yolks with a fork and mix them with mayonnaise, mustard, and spices for the dressing. Dice ham and egg whites, halve large grapes, mix, and dress the salad.
12. New Year's Salad with Smoked Chicken and Tangerines
Source: fb.ruWhat could be more festive than tangerines on the table?
You will need: 250 g smoked chicken, 250 g Napa cabbage, 300 g tangerines, 100 g hard cheese, 2 tsp sesame seeds, vegetable oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Shred Napa cabbage and dice smoked chicken. Peel and cut tangerine segments into several pieces. Mix everything together, season, and drizzle with vegetable oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle the salad with grated cheese and sesame seeds.
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13. Snake Salad with Pink Salmon and Processed Cheese
Source: livejournal.comA snake-shaped salad will be the best option for celebrating New Year 2025!
You will need: 400 g canned pink salmon, 5 potatoes, 4 eggs, 5 processed cheese blocks, 2-3 pickled cucumbers, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs and let them cool. Mash pink salmon with a fork, slice pickled cucumbers into thin rounds, and grate the remaining ingredients. Mix together potatoes, eggs, pink salmon, processed cheese, a little mayonnaise, and spices. Arrange the salad beautifully on a platter in the shape of a snake, add cucumber rounds, and decorate to taste.
14. Crab Stick and Celery Salad
Source: dzen.ruAfter such a light salad on the festive table, you won't feel heavy at all.
You will need: 400 g crab sticks, 4 eggs, 5-6 celery stalks, 4 cucumbers, 2 green apples, mayonnaise or yogurt.
Preparation: Boil eggs in advance and let them cool. Dice all ingredients finely and dress the salad with mayonnaise or natural yogurt.
15. Mimosa Salad with Tuna
Source: mirtesen.ruDecorate the finished salad with aromatic and fresh herbs before serving.
You will need: 350 g canned tuna in its own juice, 4 potatoes, 2 carrots, 4 eggs, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, carrots, and eggs. Separate yolks and mash them into crumbs with a fork. Grate whites and vegetables on a coarse grater, and mash the tuna. Layer potatoes, tuna, egg whites, carrots, and yolks. Be sure to spread mayonnaise between the salad layers.
16. Salad with Potatoes, Cucumbers, and Red Caviar
Source: postila.ruRed caviar is most often used as a garnish, but here it's a full-fledged salad ingredient!
You will need: 2 potatoes, 6 eggs, 4 cucumbers, 200 g red caviar, dill, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil eggs and potatoes, dice all ingredients finely, and finely chop dill. Mix mayonnaise with pressed garlic and spices. Layer potatoes, spread with mayonnaise, then add red caviar and cucumbers. Spread with mayonnaise again, and the last layer will be eggs. Optionally, decorate the salad with caviar, grated whites, or chopped herbs.
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17. Meat Salad with Oranges for New Year's
Source: rutube.ruAny boiled meat of your choice will work – beef, pork, or chicken.
You will need: 600 g meat, 400 g Iceberg lettuce, 5 eggs, 4 apples, 3 oranges, 1-2 purple onions, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil meat and eggs in advance and let them cool. Shred lettuce leaves, finely chop onion, peel and slice orange segments. Dice meat, apples, and eggs. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.
18. Salad with Tangerines and Persimmon
Source: pinterest.comA bright and light salad for New Year 2025 that will surprise everyone with its sophistication.
You will need: 4 persimmons, 4-5 tangerines, 200 g Iceberg lettuce, 200 g feta cheese, 1-2 handfuls walnuts, 6 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp grainy mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Mix olive oil, grainy mustard, honey, and lemon juice for the dressing. Slice persimmon and peeled tangerine segments, shred Iceberg lettuce, and finely chop walnuts. Dice feta cheese, mix the salad, and pour the prepared dressing over it.
19. New Year's Salad with Ham and Pomegranate
Source: dzen.ruThe main thing is to arrange it beautifully in a mold or culinary ring.
You will need: 500 g ham, 6 potatoes, 4-5 eggs, 2 carrots, 1 large beet, 5 pickled cucumbers, 200 g hard cheese, 1 large apple, 1 pomegranate, mayonnaise, garlic.
Preparation: Boil eggs, potatoes, carrots, and beets. Mix mayonnaise with garlic pressed through a press. Dice ham and cucumbers, and grate boiled vegetables, cheese, and apple with eggs.
Layer potatoes, cucumbers, ham, apples, eggs, cheese, carrots, and beets. Spread mayonnaise between layers and then cover the entire salad with it. Finally, sprinkle everything with pomegranate seeds.
20. Crab Stick and Pear Salad
Source: pinterest.comBe sure to choose firm, but ripe and delicious pears.
You will need: 300 g crab sticks, 4 eggs, 400 g pears, 200 g hard cheese, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil eggs until cooked and dice them with crab sticks and pears. Grate cheese on a coarse grater and dress the salad with mayonnaise. Done!