Source: Mara Zemgaliete, AdobeStockDelicious warm salads are found in almost every cuisine around the world and are perfect for both everyday meals and festive occasions. We've gathered recipes for salads with meat, poultry, fish, seafood, cheese, or mushrooms. Choose your favorite!
1. Warm Eggplant and Mozzarella Salad
Source: pinterest.comBefore serving, you can sprinkle it with chopped nuts or seeds to taste.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 300 g cherry tomatoes, 100 g arugula, 300 g mozzarella balls, 2 cloves garlic, 100 ml olive oil, 2-3 tsp balsamic vinegar, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into arbitrary pieces and fry them; you can pre-coat them in flour or starch. Halve the cherry tomatoes, arrange everything on arugula, and add mozzarella balls. Mix the remaining oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, spices, and aromatic herbs. Drizzle the salad with the resulting dressing.
2. Warm Chicken, Tomato, and Bell Pepper Salad
Source: 1000.menuChicken and vegetables are an ideal combination for a daily diet.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 1 bell pepper, 2-3 tomatoes, 100 g salad mix, 2-3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, spices, herbs, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into thin strips, marinate in soy sauce and spices for 20-30 minutes, then fry until cooked through. Cut the bell pepper into strips and fry it as well. Slice the tomatoes, arrange everything on the salad mix, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with herbs and sesame seeds.
3. Warm Shrimp Salad
Source: avocadocook.ruWe recommend using larger shrimp.
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 150 g cherry tomatoes, 150 g arugula, 100 g hard cheese, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Mix half of the oil, lemon juice, spices, and aromatic herbs. Peel the shrimp, marinate them in this mixture for half an hour, then place them on parchment paper and bake for 5 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
Slice the cherry tomatoes, grate the cheese, and mix everything together. For the dressing, mix the remaining oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and mustard to taste.
4. Warm Mushroom and Bean Salad
Source: pinterest.comOne of the most satisfying salads in this selection, and very rich in protein.
You will need: 50 g dried beans, 100 g mushrooms, 50 g green beans, 100 g bell pepper, 50 g onion, 1 clove garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Soak the dried beans overnight and boil them until tender. Mince and fry the onion and garlic until soft, add bell pepper and mushrooms, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Season and add the green beans. Cook everything until done, mix with the boiled beans, and sprinkle the salad with chopped herbs.
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5. Warm Halloumi Cheese Salad
Source: cookpad.comAn easy recipe for a warm salad in the best traditions of Mediterranean cuisine.
You will need: 200 g Halloumi cheese, 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 cucumber, 1 red onion, 1 handful of olives, 1/2 bunch of herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Slice and fry the Halloumi until cooked through. Roughly chop all the vegetables, halve the olives, and mince the herbs. Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, spices, and herbs to taste.
6. Warm Salmon Salad
Source: fb.ruThe main highlight of this salad is the honey-mustard dressing!
You will need: 400 g salmon fillet, 2 tomatoes, 1 red onion, 150 g salad mix, 5-6 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp grainy mustard, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Season and fry the salmon fillet pieces until cooked through. Slice the onion into feathers, and the tomatoes into wedges. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, ground pepper, and aromatic herbs until smooth. Arrange everything on salad leaves and drizzle with the dressing.
7. Warm Beef Salad
Source: youtube.comYou can also add fresh cucumber and a few handfuls of salad leaves.
You will need: 500 g beef, 250 g tomatoes, 4 bell peppers, 2 red onions, 5 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Season and fry the beef over high heat until cooked through, then cut into strips. Slice the bell pepper into strips, the onion into feathers, and the tomatoes into wedges. Mix the ingredients for the dressing and toss the salad.
8. Warm Turkey, Eggplant, and Zucchini Salad
Source: davayte-poedim.ruEven cooks without special culinary skills can easily prepare it.
You will need: 200 g turkey fillet, 1/2 eggplant, 1/2 zucchini, 1/2 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs cilantro, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey, eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper into roughly equal pieces. Fry them until cooked through and season to taste. Mince the garlic and cilantro, mix everything, and drizzle the salad with balsamic vinegar.
9. Warm Pork and Cucumber Salad
Source: dzen.ruAn interesting recipe for a warm salad in Korean style.
You will need: 250 g pork, 250 g cucumbers, 50 g bell pepper, 30 g onion, 1 green onion stalk, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, salt, spices, ground coriander.
Preparation: Cut the cucumbers into sticks, season them with coriander and other favorite spices, pour soy sauce, wine vinegar, and oil over them. Add minced garlic, mix, and let stand for 10 minutes.
Cut the pork into strips and fry until cooked through, add sliced onion and bell pepper, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Mix everything with the cucumbers and sprinkle the salad with chopped green onion.
10. Warm Chicken Liver and Apple Salad
Source: altailife.ruSimply melts in your mouth, and it's incredibly easy to prepare!
You will need: 200 g chicken liver, 1-2 apples, 1 orange, 100 g salad mix, butter, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Slice and fry the chicken liver in butter until cooked through, season to taste. Slice the apples into thin wedges, sprinkle with sugar, and fry in butter until lightly caramelized. Peel and slice the orange segments. Arrange everything on the salad mix. Done!
11. Warm Funchoza and Vegetable Salad
Source: pinterest.comFunchoza is great because you only need to pour hot water over it to cook.
You will need: 200 g funchoza, 4 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 2 bell peppers, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp soy sauce, spices, sesame seeds, herbs.
Preparation: Prepare the funchoza according to package instructions, arbitrarily chop the vegetables, and mince the herbs. Dress the salad with vegetable oil and soy sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
12. Warm Potato and Pickled Cucumber Salad
Source: ok.ruA popular German salad that can even make an excellent side dish.
You will need: 3 potatoes, 2 pickled cucumbers, 1/2 onion, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp vinegar, salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice the onion into feathers, cover with water, and add vinegar. Let marinate for 15 minutes. In the meantime, boil the potatoes until tender and cut them into large cubes. Slice the pickled cucumbers, mix everything together, and dress the salad with oil and spices.
13. Warm Pumpkin Salad
Source: italianspoon.com.auA very light, minimalist, yet delicious seasonal recipe.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 100-150 g arugula, 200 g feta, 3 tbsp pine nuts, olive oil, butter, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin into cubes, place it on parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with spices and herbs. Then add pieces of butter on top and bake for about 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Arrange arugula on plates, add the baked pumpkin, sprinkle with crumbled feta and pine nuts, and serve the salad.
14. Warm Bell Pepper Salad
Source: pinterest.comJust one main ingredient, and the salad turns out very vibrant and satisfying.
You will need: 500 g bell peppers of different colors, 1 red onion, 1/2 bunch of cilantro or basil, 2-3 cloves garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, seeds.
Preparation: Cut the bell peppers into strips and fry them over high heat until soft. Slice the onion into feathers and mince the herbs. For the dressing, mix oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and spices to taste. Sprinkle the salad with your favorite seeds.
15. Warm Zucchini Salad
Source: dzen.ruYou can also use zucchini instead of squash – it's not critical here.
You will need: 4 zucchinis, 1 bunch of herbs, 2-3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp flour, spices, soy sauce, olive oil.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis into medium pieces, coat them in flour, and fry until golden brown. Mince the garlic and herbs, mix everything, season, and drizzle the salad with soy sauce.
16. Warm Pear Salad
Source: youtube.comCaramelized pear is the perfect base for any warm salad.
You will need: 6 pears, 100 g feta or blue cheese, 2 bunches of lettuce, 1 handful of walnuts, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 2 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Peel the pears, slice them into wedges, and drizzle with lemon juice. Mix melted butter with sugar, brush it over the pears, and bake for 10-15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
Arrange the baked pears on salad leaves. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, and grainy mustard. Drizzle the salad with this dressing, sprinkle with crumbled feta and chopped nuts.
17. Warm Pasta and Spinach Salad
Source: pinterest.comThis recipe will surely appeal to all lovers of Italian cuisine.
You will need: 100 g pasta, 100 g spinach, 100 g mushrooms, 100 g bell pepper, 100 g canned beans, 1/2 bunch of herbs, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Boil the pasta until cooked through. Slice and fry the onion with bell pepper, add spinach and cook for another 1 minute. Separately fry the sliced mushrooms. Mix everything together, add canned beans and minced herbs. Mix oil, pressed garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, spices, and herbs. Dress the salad and serve.
18. Warm Potato and Bacon Salad
Source: ok.ruA very hearty salad for a full family dinner.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 150 g bacon, 1 red onion, 100 g hard cheese, 1 handful of olives, 1/2 bunch of parsley, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop and boil the potatoes. Slice the bacon and fry until crispy. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater, mince the garlic, onion, olives, and herbs. Mix all ingredients together, the salad is ready!
19. Warm Chickpea and Carrot Salad
Source: dzen.ruTo cook chickpeas faster, simply soak them overnight.
You will need: 150 g chickpeas, 2 carrots, 4 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 2 bell peppers, 100 g olives, 1-2 bunches of parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chickpeas according to package instructions. Slice the carrots into thin rounds, mince the parsley, and lightly fry everything together in a pan. Chop the remaining vegetables, mix, and dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
20. Warm Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad
Source: cookpad.comA nutritious salad not just for a snack, but for a complete lunch or dinner.
You will need: 150 g red lentils, 2 bell peppers, 1 red onion, 50 g arugula, 2 cloves garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil the lentils until cooked through. Slice the bell pepper into strips, and the red onion into feathers, mince the garlic. Place the vegetables in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, season, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Then mix them with arugula and lentils, and dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.