Around New Year's salads, there's a stereotype about dreadful mayonnaise mountains, which many have long disliked. But in reality, there are dozens of different options for every taste – with healthy olive oil, other dressings, or nothing at all. Here are 20 delicious and simple recipes for New Year's salads without mayonnaise!
1. Chicken Salad with Croutons and Mandarin Dressing
New Year's is the best time to fully enjoy mandarins in all their forms!
You will need: 300g chicken, 1 bell pepper, 10 mozzarella balls, half a bunch of lettuce, half a large mandarin, a few slices of white bread, 4 tbsp olive oil, 60g butter, half a red onion, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, paprika, herbs, salt.
Preparation: Cut the bread into cubes, toss with herbs, paprika, and 1 tbsp olive oil, then bake for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Fry the chicken fillet in butter and also cut into large cubes.
Mix the remaining olive oil, crushed garlic, soy sauce, and mandarin juice. Roughly chop the other ingredients and dress the salad.
2. Greek Salad
A simple classic salad for New Year's that is always appropriate.
You will need: 500g tomatoes, 350g bell peppers, 400g cucumbers, 200g feta, 150g red onion, 150g olives, 5 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, pepper, salt, and oregano.
Preparation: Cut the feta into cubes, the onion into half-rings, and the other vegetables into large pieces. Mix olive oil with lemon juice and spices, then dress the salad.
3. Turkey and Bean Salad
A very hearty salad that can serve as a main course on the New Year's table.
You will need: 1 can of canned beans, 300g turkey, 200g cucumbers, 300g tomatoes, 150g bell pepper, a bunch of lettuce, 7 tbsp sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the beans in water, finely chop cooked, fried, or smoked turkey, and cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. Tear the lettuce by hand, and mix the sour cream with crushed garlic and spices. Place the salad in a bowl and dress.
4. Chicken and Pesto Salad
The recipe will be even more original if you add a little daikon to it.
You will need: 250g chicken, 250g cherry tomatoes, 200g cucumbers, 200g daikon, 15 quail eggs, leek, 2 sprigs of thyme, cilantro, basil, garlic, olive oil, and spices.
Preparation: Blend the herbs with garlic, spices, and olive oil for the pesto sauce. Bake the chicken in foil with thyme for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters, finely chop the other vegetables, mix the salad, and dress it with pesto.
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5. Pink Salmon and Avocado Salad
An excellent healthy variation of a New Year's salad made with canned fish.
You will need: 1 can of canned pink salmon, 1 avocado, 2 tomatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil and soy sauce, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, green onions.
Preparation: Dice the avocado and tomatoes finely, and mash the pink salmon with a fork. Layer the salad, drizzle with olive oil and soy sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan, and garnish with green onions.
6. Ham and Pickled Onion Salad
A very light, yet very delicious salad with spicy notes will adorn the New Year's table.
You will need: 200g ham, 200g cucumbers, 200g tomatoes, 150g red onion, green lettuce, salt and pepper, 10 tbsp vinegar, 3 tbsp sugar, 15 tbsp water, 5 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp 6% vinegar, 1 tbsp mustard.
Preparation: Mix the dressing from olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Slice the onion into half-rings, pour water with vinegar and sugar over it, mash, and leave for a couple of hours. Cut the remaining ingredients into julienne strips, mix, and dress the salad.
7. Eggplant and Tomato Salad
This fresh, light, and hearty salad boasts a wonderful rich flavor even without mayonnaise.
You will need: 250g eggplants, 150g tomatoes, a bunch of lettuce, 100g mozzarella, leek, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, spices.
Preparation: Dice the eggplants and slice the leek into rings, then fry them together in a pan for 10 minutes. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella, and mix the oil with mustard and spices. Combine the ingredients and dress the salad.
8. Chicken, Chickpea, and Couscous Salad
You can serve it warm or cold, however you like!
You will need: 500g chicken, 200g chickpeas, 150g couscous, a bunch of lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, parsley, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp orange juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Cook the chicken using any convenient method – in the oven, in a pan, or on the grill. Pour boiling water over the couscous and boil the chickpeas, or use canned chickpeas. Mix the chicken with lettuce leaves, chickpeas, couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. For the dressing, use olive oil, orange juice, spices, and zest.
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9. Cabbage Salad with Fish Sauce
A very spicy vegetable salad with subtle Asian notes.
You will need: 800g cabbage, 200g carrots, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 chili pepper, 20g mint, 1 lime, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, salt, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, and finely chop the chili pepper. Mix rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt, dress the salad before serving, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Crab Stick and Cottage Cheese Salad
Do you think crab sticks can only be dressed with mayonnaise? Not at all!
You will need: 100g crab sticks, 2 eggs, 1 tomato, 100g cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp yogurt, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and cut them, along with the tomatoes and crab sticks, into cubes. Mix with cottage cheese, yogurt, salt, and spices. Done!
11. Corn and Chip Salad
An original and very vibrant appetizer for the New Year's table.
You will need: 1 can of canned corn, 2 avocados, 2 bunches of lettuce, 30g chips, 2 tbsp yogurt, 30g spinach, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, salt.
Preparation: Mix yogurt with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Slice the avocado into thin wedges, finely chop the greens, and mix all ingredients. Dress the salad and sprinkle with crushed chips.
12. Mackerel and Apple Salad
An interesting combination of ingredients is sure to surprise guests and household members.
You will need: 450g mackerel, 250g lentils, 4 eggs, 1 red onion, 150g bread, 1 apple, 4 tbsp olive oil, 30g butter, 20ml balsamic vinegar, herbs, 1 tsp curry.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and fry it in 1 tbsp butter. Add curry, lentils, 600ml boiling water, and simmer for 35 minutes with the lid on. Clean and slice the mackerel, and finely chop the apple into wedges. Fry the bread in olive oil and spices for croutons. Mix all ingredients and dress with the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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13. Shrimp and Grapefruit Salad
A quick, unusual, and very delicious salad that will fit right in on the New Year's table.
You will need: 100g shrimp, 100g grapefruit, 100g cherry tomatoes, 100g spinach, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lime juice, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Thoroughly peel the grapefruit, removing all membranes, divide into segments, and cut each into 2-3 pieces. Fry the shrimp with garlic and mix them with halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with lime juice, dress with olive oil, add grapefruit and spinach, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
14. Carrot Salad Without Mayonnaise
This simple salad recipe doesn't require any complex ingredients!
You will need: 500g carrots, 100g walnuts, 100ml sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Grate the carrots on a coarse grater and finely chop the toasted walnuts. Crush the garlic and mix it with apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and sour cream. Combine the carrots with walnuts and the dressing.
15. Spicy Corn Salad
The more different peppers you use, the better!
You will need: 3 cucumbers, 4 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 hot pepper, 1 cup corn and canned beans, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, mixed peppers, salt.
Preparation: Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper, finely chop the hot pepper, and mix them with corn and rinsed beans. Mix olive oil with lemon juice and spices, then dress the salad.
16. Olivier Salad Without Mayonnaise
Even the most traditional New Year's salad can be served just as deliciously, interestingly, and without heavy mayonnaise!
You will need: 4 potatoes, 1 carrot, 300g chicken, 4 eggs, 200g green peas, 2 pickled cucumbers, 250g yogurt, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Boil the vegetables and eggs, and finely dice all ingredients into uniform cubes. Boil or bake the chicken, and also cut it into pieces. Mix yogurt with salt, pepper, and spices to taste, then dress the salad.
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17. Chinese Cabbage Salad with Pear
This delicious and diet-friendly salad will help you enjoy the New Year's feast and maintain your figure.
You will need: 300g smoked chicken, 300g Chinese cabbage, 100g pear, 50g walnuts, 60ml olive oil, 10g Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Julienne the chicken and Chinese cabbage, toast and finely chop the walnuts, and mix the oil with mustard and spices. Slice the ripe and sweet pear into thin pieces and combine the ingredients.
18. Sprat and Green Pea Salad
Not only delicious but also a beautiful layered salad recipe for New Year's without mayonnaise.
You will need: 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 cucumber, 1 can of sprats, 1 can of canned peas, 1 lemon, a bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and carrots, grate them on a coarse grater, and grate the cucumber on the same grater. Mash the sprats with a fork and drain the liquid from the peas. Layer the salad – carrots, cucumbers, potatoes, sprats, and peas.
19. Mimosa Salad with Cottage Cheese Without Mayonnaise
Another good interpretation of a classic recipe, but now without mayonnaise.
You will need: 350g canned sardines, 5 eggs, 250g carrots, 200g cottage cheese, 20g Dijon mustard, herbs.
Preparation: Boil carrots and eggs, separate yolks from whites, and grate everything. Mash the sardines with a fork, and mix the cottage cheese with Dijon mustard and chopped herbs. Layer the salad – whites, fish, cottage cheese, carrots, fish, cottage cheese, yolks, and herbs.
20. Beetroot Salad Without Mayonnaise
Juicy baked turkey works best for this recipe.
You will need: 150g turkey, 1 beetroot, 30g walnuts, 1 clove garlic, green onions, herbs, 1.5 tbsp sour cream, 0.5 tbsp cream cheese, 0.5 tsp mustard, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Boil the beetroot and cut it into cubes, and cut the turkey in the same way. Finely chop green onions and herbs, mix sour cream with cream cheese, mustard, and spices, and combine the ingredients. Garnish the salad with crushed walnuts and herbs.