Source: Azurita, AdobeStockFor a special evening, you always want to prepare something interesting. In this collection, you'll find original salad recipes for a romantic dinner to suit every taste – with chicken, ham, seafood, fruits or vegetables, and many others. Take note!
1. Salmon, Spinach, and Radish Salad
Source: pinterest.comGarnish the finished salad with a handful of berries or nuts before serving.
You will need: 300 g lightly salted salmon, 1-2 cucumbers, 150 g spinach, 5-6 radishes, 4 green onion stalks, 1 bunch of herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice the salmon into thin strips, and the cucumbers and radishes into rounds. Rinse and dry the spinach leaves, chop the herbs, and dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
2. Strawberry and Cucumber Salad
Source: liveinternet.ruFresh and very light – just what you need for a romantic dinner.
You will need: 500 g strawberries, 400 g cherry tomatoes, 1 long cucumber, 100 g arugula, 100 g spinach, 1 shallot, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt, spices.
Preparation: Place the shallot, oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, spices, and a few strawberries into a blender. Blend the dressing until smooth. Slice the remaining strawberries and vegetables, mix them with spinach and arugula, and dress the salad.
3. Melon and Prosciutto Salad
Source: AdobeStockIf possible, cut the melon into small balls using a special scoop.
You will need: 1 medium melon, 250 g prosciutto, 300 g mixed greens, 5-6 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp honey.
Preparation: Mix oil, lemon juice, and honey for the dressing. Slice the prosciutto thinly and cut the melon into arbitrary pieces. Combine everything with the salad leaves and drizzle the dressing over the salad.
4. Vegetable and Jamón Salad
Source: dzen.ruRegular ham will also work, but with jamón, the salad will be much more exquisite.
You will need: 100 g jamón, 150 g bell pepper, 150 g cucumbers, 3 tomatoes, 100 g arugula, 50 g Parmesan, 4 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the jamón thinly, separately chop the vegetables, and mix everything with arugula. Sprinkle the salad with spices and grated Parmesan, and drizzle with olive oil.
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5. Beetroot and Cherry Salad
Source: cookpad.comThis salad will definitely surprise your significant other during a romantic dinner.
You will need: 400 g beetroot, 200 g cherries, 300 g feta, 200 g arugula, 50 g walnuts, 50 g sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Bake or boil the beetroot until tender and cut it into large pieces along with the feta. Pit the cherries, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, and add enough water to just cover the berries. Simmer the cherries for 5 minutes over medium heat and carefully remove them from the syrup. Chop the walnuts and mix everything together with the arugula. Season and drizzle the salad with oil.
6. Chicken and Mandarin Salad
Source: pinterest.comThe mandarins must be juicy and flavorful.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 2-3 mandarins, 200 g arugula, 100 g croutons, 6 tbsp olive oil, 3 tsp grainy mustard, 2 tbsp lemon juice, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the chicken fillet into medium pieces, season, and fry until cooked through. Separate the mandarins into segments, arrange everything on arugula, and sprinkle with croutons. Mix oil, lemon juice, grainy mustard, and spices, and drizzle the resulting dressing over the salad.
7. Baked Salmon and Vegetable Salad
Source: youtube.comLight, refreshing, and ready in maximum half an hour – perfect for a romantic dinner.
You will need: 300 g salmon fillet, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 150 g cucumbers, 2-3 handfuls of spinach, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt, spices.
Preparation: Drizzle the salmon fillet with lemon juice, season, and brush with oil. Wrap in foil and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Chop the vegetables, mix them with spinach, and add pieces of fish on top.
8. Chicken, Mushroom, and Pomegranate Salad
Source: taste.com.auYou can dress it with olive oil or teriyaki sauce.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 200 g mushrooms, 150 g arugula, 1/2 pomegranate, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken fillet into pieces, season, and fry until golden. Separately slice and fry the mushrooms. Mix everything with arugula, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, and dress the salad.
9. Tomato and Tofu Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruThe perfect vegan salad for a romantic evening.
You will need: 250 g cherry tomatoes, 200 g tofu, 200 g roasted peanuts, 1 chili pepper, 1 bunch of cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Quarter the cherry tomatoes, chop the cilantro and chili. Dice the tofu; if desired, you can fry it until golden. Season everything, drizzle the salad with oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
10. Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Source: pinterest.comThis salad can be garnished with raspberries or other fresh berries.
You will need: 2 pears, 400 g cherry tomatoes, 200 g smoked bacon, 100 g blue cheese, 100 g spinach, 80 g arugula, 6 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, spices.
Preparation: Slice and fry the bacon until crispy. Slice the pear thinly and fry it in the same pan on both sides. Halve the cherry tomatoes, arrange everything on arugula and spinach, and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese. Mix olive oil and the remaining dressing ingredients, and pour over the salad before serving.
11. Shrimp and Orange Salad
Source: visitabrau.ruLarge shrimp are best suited for this!
You will need: 500 g large shrimp, 1-2 oranges, 100 g arugula, 40 g butter, 50 g Parmesan, 8 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Peel and fry the shrimp in butter until cooked. Segment the oranges, removing all membranes. Arrange everything on arugula and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Mix olive oil, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and spices. Drizzle this dressing over the salad and serve.
12. Vegetable Salad with Hazelnuts
Source: dzen.ruIf you want to prepare something simple with vegetables and no meat!
You will need: 400 g green beans, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 1 large cucumber, 1 red onion, 150 g mixed greens, 50 g olives, 50 g hazelnuts, 30 g basil, 2 cloves garlic, 5 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp grainy mustard, 2 tsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Place basil, garlic, olive oil, honey, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and spices in a blender. Blend the dressing. Blanch the green beans until tender. Arbitrarily chop the remaining vegetables, slice the olives into rings, and mix all ingredients. Dress the salad and serve.
13. Chanterelle and Quail Egg Salad
Source: pinterest.comYou can use chicken eggs too, but quail eggs make it more elegant.
You will need: 150 g chanterelle mushrooms, 6 quail eggs, 50 g zucchini, 50 g arugula, 2 sprigs cilantro, 20 g Parmesan, 100 ml olive oil, 30 ml balsamic vinegar, 10 g sugar, salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices for the dressing. Arbitrarily chop and fry the chanterelles until golden. Boil the quail eggs and cut them in half. Slice the zucchini into thin ribbons and arrange everything on arugula. Drizzle the salad with dressing, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and grated Parmesan.
14. Roasted Pumpkin and Bulgur Salad
Source: koolinar.ruSprinkle the finished salad with chopped nuts or seeds to taste.
You will need: 250 g pumpkin flesh, 80 g bulgur, 1/2 red onion, 100 g feta, 80 g spinach, 4 sprigs cilantro, 30 g walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cook the bulgur. Dice the pumpkin, drizzle with oil, season, and bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, chop the walnuts, tear the spinach leaves, and dice the feta. Mix all ingredients and dress the salad with oil and lemon juice.
15. Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad
Source: pinterest.comShrimp pair wonderfully with various citrus fruits in salads for a romantic dinner.
You will need: 400 g shrimp, 1 avocado, 1/2 grapefruit, 1 head iceberg lettuce, 30 g butter, 1 tbsp capers, 2 cloves garlic, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Peel and fry the shrimp in butter. Segment the grapefruit, removing all membranes, and chop the flesh. Arbitrarily chop the avocado and iceberg lettuce, and arrange everything on plates. Whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and mustard. Add minced garlic and capers, and drizzle the resulting dressing over the salad.
16. Duck Breast and Pear Salad
Source: fb.ruInstead of goat cheese, you can also use any soft cheese of your choice.
You will need: 2 duck breasts, 2 pears, 250 g arugula or mixed greens, 50 g goat cheese, 50 g butter, 6 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp teriyaki sauce, spices.
Preparation: Wash the duck breasts, season, fry them for about 10-15 minutes on both sides until golden, then slice. Melt the butter, add sugar and white wine vinegar, and fry thin pear slices until caramelized. Arrange the pear, cheese slices, and duck breasts on arugula. Mix oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and teriyaki, and drizzle over the salad.
17. Persimmon and Mozzarella Salad
Source: eda.showDuring persimmon season, this recipe is a real find!
You will need: 1 persimmon, 150 g mozzarella, 2-3 handfuls of arugula, 2 tbsp sunflower seeds, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Herbes de Provence.
Preparation: Slice the persimmon and mozzarella, arrange them on arugula, and sprinkle with seeds. Mix all dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
18. Fruit Salad with Arugula
Source: postila.ruFruit salads will magically complement any romantic evening!
You will need: 150 g arugula, 400 g strawberries, 2 mangoes, 3-4 pears, 1 grapefruit, 1 orange, 50 g blueberries, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Wash, peel, and arbitrarily chop the fruits. Arrange the fruits and berries on arugula. Mix oil, honey, lemon juice, and aromatic herbs, and drizzle the resulting dressing over the salad.
19. Calamari and Egg Salad
Source: pinterest.comThe most important thing here is not to overcook the calamari.
You will need: 2 calamari tubes, 3 eggs, 2 tomatoes, 1 red onion, 1 bunch of lettuce, 50 g olives, 2 cloves garlic, 20 g parsley, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Boil the calamari for 2 minutes in boiling water and slice into rings. Boil and slice the eggs into wedges. Arbitrarily chop the vegetables, arrange everything on lettuce leaves, and sprinkle with chopped olives and parsley. Mix oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and pressed garlic. Drizzle this dressing over the salad and serve.
20. Potato, Octopus, and Cherry Tomato Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruIn case the romantic dinner needs to be as hearty as possible!
You will need: 400 g small octopuses, 200 g new potatoes, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 200 g mixed greens, 80 ml olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 tsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Boil the potatoes until cooked. Fry the octopuses for about 3 minutes and season to taste. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mix everything with the mixed greens. Separately mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.