Source: Juliamikhaylova, AdobeStock One of the most diverse sections of vegetarian cuisine is, undoubtedly, salads. Fresh vegetables, nuts, tofu, legumes, and mushrooms – the choice of ingredients is simply enormous. In our selection, we've gathered 20 of the best recipes, including a vegetarian version of the beloved Olivier salad!
1. Greek Salad with Tofu
Source: cookpad.comJust replace feta with tofu – and your favorite salad instantly becomes vegetarian.
You will need: 4 tomatoes, 3 cucumbers, 1 red onion, 50 g black olives, 50 g green olives, 1 bell pepper, 400 g tofu, 1 lemon, 2 cloves garlic, 6 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp wine vinegar, 4 tbsp water, salt, oregano, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Mix lemon juice, half of the minced garlic, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Marinate finely diced tofu in this mixture for half an hour. Whisk the remaining oil with wine vinegar, water, salt, and spices for the dressing. Roughly chop all vegetables, add olives and tofu, and pour the prepared dressing over the salad.
2. Vegetarian Olivier Salad
Source: dzen.ruFor the salad dressing, use lean or vegan mayonnaise.
You will need: 3-4 potatoes, 2 carrots, 100 g celery root, 3-4 pickled cucumbers, 200 g marinated mushrooms, 100 g black olives, 200 g canned green peas, 1 apple, 1 red onion, lean mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, carrots, and celery root until tender. Dice all ingredients into small pieces, add green peas, and dress the salad.
3. Bean Salad
Source: pinterest.comA wonderful salad with plenty of protein – very filling.
You will need: 500 g green beans, 100 g each of canned red and white beans, 2 tomatoes, 1 red onion, 1 bunch parsley, 1 clove garlic, 4 tbsp wine vinegar, 100 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans to your desired tenderness. Chop tomatoes and onion, mince parsley with garlic, and mix the salad. Dress it with oil, vinegar, and spices.
4. Classic Vinaigrette
Source: mirtesen.ruFor when you need something tried and true, and substantial!
You will need: 3 beetroots, 4 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 can canned green peas, 3-4 pickled cucumbers, 2-3 apples, 1 onion, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil beetroot, potatoes, and carrots. Dice all ingredients, add peas, and dress the salad with olive oil and spices.
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5. Potato Salad with Mustard
Source: fb.ruA French salad made with new potatoes, preferably pink varieties.
You will need: 400 g new potatoes, 1 shallot, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 2 sprigs parsley, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 sprig tarragon or thyme.
Preparation: Wash and slice the potatoes. Cover with water, salt, and boil for 10 minutes after it comes to a boil. Then drain and mix with minced onion, garlic, and herbs. Mix 2 tablespoons of potato cooking water with oil, wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Pour this dressing over the salad and serve.
6. Beetroot and Prune Salad
Source: dixy.ruThe unusual highlight of this salad will be the pickled cucumbers.
You will need: 2 beetroots, 1 handful prunes, 50 g walnuts, 2 pickled cucumbers, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil or bake the beetroots, then grate them coarsely. Thinly slice or grate pickled cucumbers, chop walnuts. Soak prunes in boiling water for 10 minutes, drain, and cut into strips. Mix everything, season, and dress the salad with vegetable oil.
7. Vegetable Salad with Napa Cabbage and Tofu
Source: oum.ruWe recommend using tofu already marinated in spices or aromatic herbs.
You will need: 400 g tofu, 4 tomatoes, 1/2 head Napa cabbage, 2 bell peppers, 1 onion, 50 g black olives, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, olives, and herbs. Dice the tofu, mix everything together, season the salad, and drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
8. Vegetarian Salad with Corn and Beans
Source: pinterest.comReminiscent of Mexican cuisine and delightful with its vibrant appearance!
You will need: 1 can canned corn, 1 can canned red beans, 1 red onion, 150 g cucumbers, 150 g bell pepper, 20 g parsley or cilantro, 30 g green onions, 40 ml olive oil, 10 ml wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, mince herbs, and add corn with red beans. Dress the salad with olive oil, wine vinegar, and spices to taste.
9. Warm Salad with Eggplant and Chickpeas
Source: lazycatkitchen.comTo save time on cooking chickpeas – use canned ones directly.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 bell peppers, 5-6 cherry tomatoes, 200 g chickpeas, 3 green onion stalks, 3 sprigs cilantro, 2-3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Fry eggplants and bell peppers separately until cooked. Mince tomatoes, herbs, and garlic. Mix all ingredients together, season, and dress the salad with oil, lemon juice, and soy sauce to taste.
10. Celery and Lentil Salad
Source: rutube.ruBoil the lentils in advance so they have time to cool.
You will need: 200 g green lentils, 200 g tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, 3 celery stalks, 2 shallots, 1 bunch herbs, 1 clove garlic, 1 lemon, 2 tsp grainy mustard, 50 ml olive oil, 1 tsp agave or Jerusalem artichoke syrup, spices.
Preparation: Cook lentils according to package instructions, finely chop vegetables, and mince herbs with garlic. Mix lemon juice and zest with the remaining dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and serve.
11. Potato Salad with Sauerkraut
Source: pinterest.comAnother very hearty vegetarian salad for a family dinner!
You will need: 300 g potatoes, 200 g sauerkraut, 100 g pickled cucumbers, 50 g onion, 1 tsp mustard, 30 ml vegetable oil, spices, 1 tsp vinegar, 5 g sugar.
Preparation: Thinly slice and marinate the onion in vinegar with sugar for 10-15 minutes. Boil and cut potatoes into medium pieces. Lightly squeeze sauerkraut, roughly chop pickled cucumbers, and mix the salad. Season and dress it with oil and mustard.
12. Avocado and Radish Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruIf you want to make it more filling, sprinkle with nuts or seeds before serving.
You will need: 2 avocados, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1/2 red onion, 1 bunch radishes, 1/2 bunch herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop vegetables and mince herbs. Season the salad to taste and dress it with olive oil and lemon juice.
13. Vegetarian Salad with Spinach and Pomegranate
Source: sgastronomy.ruChoose this recipe when you want to try something more exquisite!
You will need: 100 g mushrooms, 100 g spinach, 20 g pomegranate seeds, 5-10 g walnuts, olive oil, spices, narsharab sauce.
Preparation: Slice mushrooms and fry them on both sides until golden, then add spinach and fry everything together for literally half a minute. Arrange the salad on a plate, season, drizzle with narsharab sauce, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and chopped walnuts.
14. Vegetarian Salad with Mushrooms and Beans
Source: pinterest.comEspecially helpful when you want to feel full for a long time.
You will need: 200 g mushrooms, 100 g beans, 100 g onion, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Soak beans overnight in advance and boil them until tender. Slice onion into feathers, and mushrooms into plates. Fry mushrooms in oil until cooked. Mix all ingredients together, season, and drizzle the salad with soy sauce.
15. Rice and Cucumber Salad
Source: dzen.ruNot only vegetarian, but also a quite diet-friendly salad for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 1/2 cup rice, 1 cucumber, 4 green onion stalks, 3 sprigs dill, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice until tender and let it cool. Finely chop cucumber and mince herbs. Mix everything together and dress the salad with oil, lemon juice, and spices to taste.
16. Vegetarian Salad with Korean Carrots and Chickpeas
Source: vk.comDefinitely a hit for lovers of spicy recipes!
You will need: 1 can canned chickpeas, 200 g Korean carrots, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 bunch green onions, 1 bunch cilantro.
Preparation: Slice bell pepper into strips and mince cilantro with green onions. Drain liquid from chickpeas and mix all ingredients.
17. Cabbage Salad with Green Peas
Source: obed-gotov.ruYoung cabbage and fresh peas are best for this!
You will need: 300 g cabbage, 1 cucumber, 200 g green peas, 200 g tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Shred cabbage, slice cucumber into strips, and tomatoes into thin wedges. Add peas and chopped herbs, dress the salad with oil, lemon juice, and spices.
18. Vegetarian Salad with Spinach
Source: iz.ruA light, yet very tasty and elegant salad for a quick meal.
You will need: 1 avocado, 50 g spinach, 1 red onion, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 1 tsp flax seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Wash and dry spinach. Slice all vegetables into wedges or strips. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice, then add spices and flax seeds.
19. Pumpkin and Bulgur Salad
Source: livejournal.comQuick to prepare and simply incredible in taste!
You will need: 150 g bulgur, 300 g pumpkin, 300 g tofu, 50 g arugula, 1 bunch herbs, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 50 ml olive oil, 15 ml lemon juice, 15 ml soy sauce, 10 ml sesame oil, 10 g grainy mustard.
Preparation: Cook bulgur until tender. Bake or fry pumpkin until soft and dice it. Dice and lightly fry tofu in the same way. Mince herbs, add arugula. Mix all dressing ingredients, pour over the salad, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
20. Vegetarian Salad with Chickpeas and Radishes
Source: pinterest.comChickpeas are an excellent source of protein, which is why they are often used in vegetarian recipes.
You will need: 200 g canned chickpeas, 1 cucumber, 1 bunch radishes, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, 1 bunch lettuce, herbs, olive oil, spices, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and mince herbs. Mix the salad, season to taste, and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.