Source: Joshua Resnick, AdobeStockShashlik doesn't need complicated side dishes. Firstly, it's delicious on its own. Secondly, heavy sides would be too much. But light salads are very welcome here! If you're out of ideas for what else to chop into them – here are 20 tried-and-tested recipes!
1. Eggplant and Bell Pepper Salad
Source: liveinternet.ruAn excellent addition to any meat, especially shashlik!
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into large pieces. Grill the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion until cooked. Dress the salad with vegetable oil, vinegar, and spices.
2. Greek Salad for Shashlik
Source: рецепты.здоровое-питание.рфSophisticated and very easy to prepare.
You will need: 2 cucumbers, 3 tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, 1 red onion, 150 g feta cheese, 1 can olives, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp oregano, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and feta. Mix the salad, season, sprinkle with oregano, and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Tomato and Onion Salad
Source: kartinkin.netAnother quick salad recipe with simple ingredients for shashlik.
You will need: 3 tomatoes, 2 onions, half a glass of water, 1/3 glass of vinegar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the onion into rings, blanch with boiling water, and marinate in water with vinegar for about 10 minutes. Slice the tomatoes into wedges, mix with the onion, season, and drizzle with vegetable oil.
4. Quick Napa Cabbage Salad
Source: pp-prozozh.ruDress the salad with vegetable oil, mayonnaise, or yogurt as desired.
You will need: 1 head of Napa cabbage, 1 onion, 1 can of canned peas, 2 cucumbers.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into rounds, onion into thin strips, and shred the cabbage. Add canned green peas and mix the salad.
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5. Korean-Style Cauliflower
Source: pro-orehi.ruYou need to prepare it the night before, but it's definitely worth it.
You will need: 500 g cauliflower, 2 carrots, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp water, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 chili pepper, herbs, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp coriander.
Preparation: Break the cauliflower into florets and parboil for 3-4 minutes in boiling water. Grate carrots on a Korean grater, finely chop herbs, garlic, and chili, then mix everything. Boil water, lemon juice, vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves, add coriander, pour over the vegetables, and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
6. Cabbage and Grapefruit Salad
Source: bayevskitchen.comWhen ordinary cucumber and tomato salads get boring.
You will need: 300 g red cabbage, 1 grapefruit, 20 ml balsamic vinegar, 60 ml vegetable oil, 100 g fresh herbs.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, chop the herbs, and gently crush them with your hands. Peel the grapefruit segments, removing all membranes, finely chop, mix the salad, and drizzle with vegetable oil and balsamic vinegar.
7. Radish and Herb Salad
Source: zen.yandex.ruThe more diverse and abundant the herbs, the better!
You will need: 1 bunch radishes, 3 tomatoes, 3 cucumbers, 1 bunch dill, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch green onions, olive oil.
Preparation: Thinly slice all vegetables and chop the herbs. Mix the salad and dress with olive oil.
8. Vegetable Salad with Avocado
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor a piquant touch, add a little fresh herbs and grainy mustard.
You will need: 1 avocado, 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, 1 lemon, 50 ml olive oil.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables into medium-sized cubes. Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and olive oil to taste.
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9. Cabbage Salad with Vegetables
Source: okapustke.ruLet the salad marinate for at least half an hour before serving.
You will need: 500 g white cabbage, 200 g red cabbage, 2 bell peppers, 2 carrots, half a bunch of green onions, half a bunch of cilantro, 2 tbsp grated ginger, 4 cloves garlic, 6 tbsp each of vegetable oil and rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred both cabbages, finely chop all herbs and garlic, julienne carrots and bell peppers, add ginger, and mix everything. Combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves, add spices, and mix the salad.
10. Bean and Cucumber Salad
Source: zen.yandex.ruSometimes, even with shashlik, you want something a bit more substantial!
You will need: 1 can canned beans, 2 cucumbers, 1 onion, 1 apple, 1 bunch green onions, 100 g sour cream, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the beans, dice the onion, apple, and cucumbers, and chop the green onions. Dress the salad with sour cream mixed with mustard and spices.
11. Beetroot and Carrot Salad
Source: очагвдоме.рфAll vegetables for this salad should be fresh.
You will need: 300 g cabbage, 100 g beetroot, 100 g carrots, 100 g apple, 1 clove garlic, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage and grate the beetroot, carrots, and apple, or julienne them. Mince the garlic and herbs, mix the salad, and dress with herbs and olive oil.
12. Fried Zucchini Salad
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruZucchini can be grilled right alongside the shashlik.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 2 tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, herbs, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cut zucchini into arbitrary pieces and fry them. Slice tomatoes into wedges, mince herbs with garlic, mix everything, season, and drizzle with lemon juice. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.
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13. Tomato and Bryndza Salad
Source: deedeedoes.comNuts make this salad much more original and interesting.
You will need: 150 g tomatoes, 100 g bryndza cheese, 80 g toasted walnuts, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, half a bunch of cilantro, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Chop walnuts and cilantro, slice tomatoes into wedges, and cube the bryndza. Dress the salad with olive oil and grainy mustard.
14. Corn, Cabbage, and Cucumber Salad
Source: zen.yandex.ruBoth Napa cabbage and white cabbage will work.
You will need: 300 g cabbage, 200 g cucumbers, 1 can canned corn, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 30 ml vegetable oil, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, julienne the cucumbers, and finely chop all herbs. Add corn, season the salad, and drizzle with lemon juice and vegetable oil.
15. Marinated Mushroom Salad
Source: heaclub.ruThe salad is especially delicious with honey mushrooms or chanterelles.
You will need: 200 g marinated mushrooms, 2 pickled cucumbers, 100 g olives, 160 g cherry tomatoes, 50 g salad mix, 20 g pumpkin seeds, 2 cloves garlic, 20 ml olive oil.
Preparation: Arbitrarily slice cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, add mushrooms with olives, and mix everything with the salad mix. Add crushed garlic and pumpkin seeds, and dress the salad with olive oil.
16. Spring Salad for Shashlik
Source: m.ensonhaber.comThis salad can be made just before serving and is best not stored for long in the heat.
You will need: 300 g cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 bunch fresh herbs, 1 bunch green onions, 2 tbsp each of kefir and sour cream, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, grate the carrot or julienne it, and finely chop all herbs. Mix sour cream, kefir, mustard, and spices for the dressing.
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17. Celery and Orange Salad
Source: mycooktes.ruIf you prefer spicy appetizers, add a little chili.
You will need: 2 celery stalks, 2 tomatoes, 1 orange, 1 red onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard.
Preparation: Peel the orange, removing all skin and membranes. Thinly slice all ingredients and dress the salad with olive oil and Dijon mustard.
18. Radish, Cucumber, and Egg Salad
Source: kartinkin.netJust boil the eggs in advance – and a wonderful vegetable salad for shashlik is ready.
You will need: 3 boiled eggs, 3 cucumbers, 200 g radishes, half a bunch of green onions, 1 bunch dill, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Julienne cucumbers, radishes, and eggs. Finely chop green onions and dill, mix the salad, and dress with olive oil.
19. Cabbage and Green Pea Salad
Source: cookeda.comWe recommend using young and fresh green peas.
You will need: 400 g cabbage, 200 g green peas, 200 g cucumbers, 100 g carrots, 60 g green onions, herbs, sour cream or mayonnaise.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, julienne cucumbers and carrots, and finely chop all herbs. Add green peas and dress the salad with sour cream or mayonnaise.
20. Canned Bean and Cilantro Salad
Source: varko.kzIt's prepared in just a few minutes, but it's very delicious!
You will need: 2 cans red canned beans in tomato sauce, 2 bunches cilantro, 6 cloves garlic, 100 g toasted walnuts.
Preparation: Finely chop garlic, cilantro, and walnuts. Mix everything with canned beans and season the salad as desired.