Source: A_Lein, AdobeStockYoung sorrel leaves are frequently used in cooking – they are preserved, frozen, stewed, boiled, and eaten fresh. But sorrel salads are arguably the most popular. We're sharing 20 exciting recipes!
1. Sorrel Salad with Cucumbers, Green Olives, and Black Olives
Source: vk.comAvoid adding tough sorrel stems to the salad.
You will need: 200 g sorrel, 1 cucumber, 1/2 onion, 5 pitted green olives, 5 pitted black olives, 2-4 sprigs of dill, 2 tbsp olive oil, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Chop the sorrel, cucumber, dill, green olives, and black olives. Gently mix everything. Add salt, black pepper, oil, and mix again. Slice the onion into thin feathers and sprinkle over the finished salad.
2. Tomato, Radish, Sorrel, and Egg Salad
Source: dzen.ruMix the salad gently so that the soft ingredients don't turn into mush.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 2 boiled eggs, 100 g radish, 100 g sorrel, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Chop the tomatoes, radish, sorrel, and peeled eggs. Place everything in a deep bowl, add oil and mustard. Season with pepper and salt, then gently mix.
3. "Spring" Sorrel Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruPrepare only as much as you can eat in one sitting.
You will need: 100 g radish, 100 g sorrel, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 2 stalks green onion, 2 boiled eggs, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Chop the radish, sorrel, tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, and peeled eggs. Place everything in a wide bowl. Separately mix lemon juice, mustard, oil, and salt. Pour this dressing over the salad and mix. Transfer the finished salad to a plate, sprinkle with ground pepper, and serve.
4. Radish, Sorrel, Cucumber, and Egg Salad
Source: vpuzo.comTry to cut the radish and cucumbers into pieces of roughly the same size.
You will need: 100 g radish, 50 g sorrel, 100 g cucumbers, 2-3 sprigs of dill, 2 boiled eggs, 1 clove garlic, 3 tbsp sour cream, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Finely chop the radish, sorrel, cucumbers, and dill. Peel and chop the eggs. Mix everything in a prepared bowl. Add sour cream, salt, garlic pressed through a press, and gently mix.
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5. Rice Salad with Quail Eggs, Radish, and Fresh Herbs
Source: heaclub.ruThis salad will surely appeal to healthy eaters.
You will need: 150 g cooked rice, 4 boiled quail eggs, 100 g radish, 50 g fresh herbs, 1/3 bunch sorrel, 2 stalks celery, 30 ml olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Peel, rinse, and chop the eggs. Finely chop the radish, sorrel, and celery. Mix everything in a large bowl, add fresh herbs, cooked rice, lemon juice, and oil. Season the salad with salt and ground pepper, then mix.
6. Vitamin Salad with Tomatoes, Radish, and Sorrel
Source: vpuzo.comA perfect accompaniment to boiled potatoes.
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 100 g radish, 100 g sorrel, 4 sprigs of parsley, 3 tbsp sour cream, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, radish, sorrel, and parsley. Transfer the vegetables and herbs to a prepared bowl. Add sour cream, salt, ground pepper, and gently mix the salad.
7. Beetroot Salad with Sorrel and Cilantro
Source: povar.ruYou can find pre-cooked beetroot in any large supermarket.
You will need: 250 g cooked beetroot, 50 g sorrel, 20 g cilantro, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.3 tsp ground coriander, 0.3 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Peel and grate the beetroot on a coarse grater. Chop the sorrel and cilantro. Mix everything, add garlic pressed through a press, lemon juice, olive oil, spices, and salt. Mix, arrange the salad on a beautiful plate, and serve immediately.
8. Sorrel, Green Onion, Cucumber, and Egg Salad
Source: pigmine.ruHard-boiled eggs will cook in 10 minutes.
You will need: 100 g sorrel, 3 stalks green onion, 2 cucumbers, 2 boiled eggs, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Chop the sorrel, green onion, cucumbers, and peeled eggs. Mix everything in a bowl, add salt and ground pepper to taste. Dress the salad with mayonnaise and mix.
9. Apple, Cucumber, and Sorrel Salad
Source: pigmine.ruChoose small sorrel leaves for the salad.
You will need: 2 green apples, 2 cucumbers, 100 g sorrel, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp sour cream, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Core and chop the apples, then sprinkle with lemon juice. Chop the cucumbers and sorrel. Mix all prepared ingredients in a wide bowl. Add sour cream, yogurt, and salt. Gently mix the salad, transfer it to a deep salad bowl, and serve.
10. Goat Cheese, Walnut, and Sorrel Salad
Source: fb.ruThose who dislike goat cheese can use brined cheese or feta.
You will need: 100 g sorrel, 1 handful fresh herbs, 100 g goat cheese, 1/2 cup walnuts, 2 tsp lemon juice, 30 ml olive oil, 0.5 tsp oregano, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Toast the walnuts in a pan and chop them. Chop the sorrel and herbs, and crumble the goat cheese by hand. Mix everything in a bowl, add spices, salt, lemon juice, and oil. Mix the salad and serve.
11. Egg, Corn, Cucumber, and Sorrel Salad
Source: pinterest.comOpt for sweet corn varieties.
You will need: 3 boiled eggs, 1 can canned corn, 50 g sorrel, 2 cucumbers, 2 stalks green onion, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, salt to taste.
Preparation: Peel, rinse, and chop the eggs. Drain and rinse the corn. Finely chop the sorrel, cucumbers, and green onion. Mix everything in a wide bowl, salt, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
12. Sausage, Apple, Radish, and Sorrel Salad
Source: povar.ruIf you don't sprinkle the apple with lemon juice, it will quickly turn brown.
You will need: 100 g sausage, 1 apple, 100 g radish, 1/3 bunch green onion, 10 g parsley, 50 g sorrel, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Quarter the apple, core it, chop it, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Chop the sausage, radish, green onion, parsley, and sorrel. Place everything in a bowl and drizzle the salad with oil. Salt, pepper, and mix.
13. Green Sorrel Salad with Cucumbers and Dill
Source: knigizhizni.ruYou can substitute sour cream with mayonnaise, aioli sauce, or natural yogurt.
You will need: 100 g sorrel, 1/3 bunch dill, 3 cucumbers, 2 tbsp sour cream, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Chop and mix the sorrel, dill, and cucumbers. Add salt and ground pepper to taste. Dress the salad with sour cream and mix again.
14. Sorrel, Cucumber, and New Potato Salad
Source: dzen.ruA light, yet satisfying salad for the whole family!
You will need: 200 g new potatoes, 2 cucumbers, 3 stalks green onion, 4 sprigs of parsley, 100 g sorrel, 50 ml mayonnaise, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper and salt to taste, 1.5 l water.
Preparation: Peel the new potatoes, place them in salted water, and boil for 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and chop. Finely chop the cucumbers, parsley, sorrel, and green onion. Mix everything, add black pepper and salt. Dress the salad with mayonnaise and gently mix again.
15. Cherry Tomato, Sorrel, and Cashew Salad
Source: pinterest.comAn excellent salad option for a romantic dinner.
You will need: 100 g cherry tomatoes, 150 g sorrel, 1 handful cashews, 2 tbsp olive oil, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the sorrel and cashews. Place everything in a bowl, add salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix and serve the salad.
16. Young Cabbage Salad with Tomatoes and Sorrel
Source: dzen.ruDon't chop the tomatoes too finely, otherwise the salad will become watery quickly.
You will need: 300 g young cabbage, 2 tomatoes, 50 g sorrel, 1/3 bunch dill, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt to taste.
Preparation: Chop the cabbage, tomatoes, sorrel, and dill. Mix all ingredients in a wide bowl. Salt, dress the salad with lemon juice and oil, and mix.
17. Smoked Chicken Salad with Sorrel, Cucumbers, and Herbs
Source: arnfoto.ruWe recommend making homemade mayonnaise for this salad.
You will need: 300 g smoked chicken fillet, 2 cucumbers, 1 onion, 50 g sorrel, 3 lettuce leaves, 2-3 sprigs of parsley, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, paprika, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Chop the chicken fillet, cucumbers, sorrel, lettuce, parsley, and peeled onion. Mix everything, sprinkle with salt and spices. Separately mix mayonnaise with mustard. Arrange the salad on a plate and drizzle with the prepared sauce.
18. Sorrel Salad with Nut Sauce
Source: pinterest.comHearty and incredibly healthy!
You will need: 200 g sorrel, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1 tbsp pine nuts, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp Provence herbs, 0.5 tsp salt, 100 ml boiled water.
Preparation: Place walnuts, pine nuts, and a peeled garlic clove in a blender. Blend until finely chopped, then add lemon juice, oil, water, spices, salt, and blend for another 2 minutes. Chop the sorrel and arrange it on a plate, drizzle with the nut sauce, and serve the salad.
19. Sausage, Sorrel, and Green Pea Salad
Source: gastronom.ruFor a piquant touch, sprinkle the finished salad with red pepper flakes.
You will need: 200 g sausages, 1 can canned green peas, 50 g sorrel, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Fry the sausages in vegetable oil until golden brown and chop them. Drain and rinse the green peas. Chop the sorrel into large pieces. Mix the salad in a wide bowl, add mustard and olive oil. Season with salt, ground pepper, and mix.
20. Strawberry, Avocado, and Sorrel Salad
Source: vego-kolbasa.ruInstead of pumpkin seeds, you can use sesame seeds, flax seeds, or pine nuts.
You will need: 100 g strawberries, 1 avocado, 50 g sorrel, 3 iceberg lettuce leaves, 1 handful coral lettuce, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Preparation: Halve the avocado, peel and pit it, chop it, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Chop the strawberries, sorrel, and lettuce leaves. Mix everything, add oil, salt, and ground pepper. Mix, arrange on a plate, and sprinkle the salad with pumpkin seeds.