Tired of spending exorbitant amounts on your holiday table, only to eat the same old salads for a week afterward? We think it's much more pleasant to save that money for gifts or a much-needed vacation. So, here are 20 delicious and inexpensive recipes for your New Year's Eve table!
1. Cabbage and Ham Salad
This simple salad recipe, made from readily available ingredients, will perfectly complement your celebration.
You will need: 500g cabbage, 100g cucumbers, 100g ham, herbs, salt, mayonnaise or sour cream.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage and mash it with salt to soften. Add the ham and cucumber, cut into strips, and dress the salad with mayonnaise or sour cream and herbs.
2. Chicken and Pear Tartlets
Use sweet, ripe pear, thinly sliced.
You will need: 200g chicken, 200g cabbage, 200g cucumbers, olive oil, herbs.
Preparation: Boil or bake the chicken and finely chop it in a blender. Grate the cucumber, finely shred the cabbage, mix all ingredients, and dress with olive oil. Spoon the filling into tartlets, sprinkle with herbs, and garnish with pear slices.
3. Fish with Beets
A delightful and very budget-friendly baked fish recipe for your New Year's Eve table!
You will need: 700g fish fillet, 130g onion, 500g beets, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp chopped herbs, 150g cream cheese, 1 egg, 1 tbsp starch, 30g butter, salt, and spices.
Preparation: Peel the beets, grate them finely, and dress with lemon juice. Fry the onion until golden, then add the beets with butter and simmer for 10 minutes. Add garlic and spices, then the egg, starch, and cream cheese.
Place a third of the beet mixture on foil, then the fish fillet, a couple of pieces of butter, and herbs. Top with the remaining beet mixture, wrap the foil, and bake the fish for 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Simple Apple Salad
Add a little sugar or hot pepper to taste!
You will need: 4 eggs, 90g onion, 200g fresh carrots, 140g cheese, 300g apple, 60g mayonnaise, a pinch of salt.
Preparation: Boil and grate the eggs, finely chop the onion and pour boiling water over it, and grate the cheese. Similarly, coarsely grate the apple and finely grate the carrot. Layer the ingredients: onion, mayonnaise, apples, mayonnaise, eggs, mayonnaise, carrots, mayonnaise, and cheese.
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5. Chicken with Tangerines
You can use a whole chicken or chicken drumsticks and thighs.
You will need: 3 chicken drumsticks, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 tangerines, 2 cloves garlic, 10g ginger, a pinch of salt, 2 tbsp soy sauce, a pinch of paprika, 2 tsp strong alcohol.
Preparation: Rinse the drumsticks, carefully remove the bones, and fry them in oil and soy sauce. Mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger, squeeze the juice from 1 tangerine, and separate the remaining tangerines into segments, removing the membranes.
Stuff the drumsticks with citrus and marinate them in a mixture of juice, ginger, garlic, alcohol, and soy sauce with paprika. Simmer the drumsticks for 15-20 minutes covered, or bake at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Chicken and Pineapple Salad
Prunes will make this familiar combination fresh and original.
You will need: 200g chicken, 200g cucumbers, 100g canned pineapple, 100g prunes, 100g Napa cabbage.
Preparation: Boil, fry, or bake the chicken, or use smoked fillet if desired. Cut all ingredients into strips, and the pineapple into cubes. Mix the ingredients and dress the salad with sour cream, mayonnaise, or any other dressing to taste.
7. Fruit Salad with Tangerines and Persimmon
An inexpensive and simple gourmet salad for your New Year's Eve table!
You will need: 1 persimmon, 2 tangerines, 1 red onion, 65g cheese, a bunch of lettuce, spices.
Preparation: Dice the peeled persimmon, finely chop the onion, and separate the tangerines into segments. Grate the cheese, and tear the lettuce into medium-sized pieces. Combine the ingredients and dress the salad with oil if desired.
8. Tuna and Vegetable Salad
A fresh, light, and beautiful vegetable salad with canned tuna!
You will need: 200g canned tuna, 100g tomatoes, 100g cucumbers, 60g radishes, 20g red onion, olive oil, and Dijon mustard.
Preparation: Flake the tuna with a fork and cut all vegetables into neat, attractive slices. Mix olive oil with mustard and spices to taste, and dress the salad.
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9. Chicken Julienne
Serve the dish in tartlets and garnish with herbs and nuts.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 1 onion, 100ml 20% cream, 1 tbsp olive oil, 150g hard cheese, a pinch of salt.
Preparation: Dice the chicken and boil it in salted water over medium heat for 15 minutes. Fry the chopped onion, add the chicken and cream, and simmer everything together for 5-7 minutes. Spoon the julienne into tartlets and sprinkle with grated cheese.
10. Bean and Crouton Salad
This dish is as hearty as it is simple and inexpensive.
You will need: 1 can canned beans, 150g cheese, 150g black bread, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, mixed peppers.
Preparation: Cut the bread into cubes, toss with spices, and bake for 5-10 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius. Cut the cheese into strips, rinse the beans from the can, and mix mayonnaise with garlic. Combine the ingredients and dress the salad.
11. Lemon Marinated Chicken Cutlets
A great choice for a main hot dish for your New Year's Eve table.
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 egg, 0.5 cup flour, 3 tbsp butter, a bunch of herbs, 1 lemon, a pinch of sugar, 2 cups breadcrumbs, one-third cup lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, pepper, 0.5 cup broth.
Preparation: Clean and pound the chicken, season with spices, dip in flour, then in beaten egg with olive oil, and finally in breadcrumbs. Bake them in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Melt half of the butter, add lemon slices and juice, pour in the broth, and add chopped herbs. Reduce the sauce, add spices, and pour over the chicken cutlets when serving.
12. Ham and Mushroom Rolls
It's hard to imagine a New Year's appetizer that's more accessible and simpler!
You will need: 200g ham, 200g mushrooms, 100g cheese, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, a pinch of salt, 50g olives.
Preparation: Boil or fry the mushrooms and chop them finely, mix with chopped olives. Add mayonnaise, salt, and finely grated cheese to the filling. Slice the ham thinly, roll the filling inside, and secure the rolls with skewers.
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13. Crab Stick and Pepper Salad
An interesting and inexpensive variation of crab stick salad for New Year's!
You will need: 5 crab sticks, half of different colored bell peppers, 1 tomato, 1 red onion, 40g cheese, 1 clove garlic, 0.5 tsp paprika and dry mustard, 30ml mayonnaise, 40ml yogurt.
Preparation: Mix mayonnaise with yogurt, garlic, and spices for the dressing. Cut all ingredients into uniform cubes and mix the salad.
14. Smoked Meats in Lavash
A delicious and aromatic appetizer that can confidently be served even on your New Year's Eve table!
You will need: 2 thin lavash breads, 200g smoked meats, 3 leaves of Napa cabbage, half a red onion, 1 tomato, 1 pickled cucumber, 100g cream cheese.
Preparation: Cut the smoked meats, cucumber, tomato, and cabbage into thin strips, and the onion into half-rings. Spread cream cheese on the lavash, arrange the filling, roll it up, and lightly fry in a pan.
15. Layered Salad with Korean Carrots
Serve the salad in clear glasses or dessert bowls – it's very vibrant and beautiful.
You will need: 250g smoked chicken, 200g Korean carrots, 2 cucumbers, 4 eggs, 100g cheese, 160g mayonnaise, herbs, and salt.
Preparation: Dice the chicken and peeled cucumbers into small cubes, and grate the boiled eggs. Layer the eggs first and drizzle with mayonnaise. On top, add a layer of chicken, then more mayonnaise, cucumbers, Korean carrots, mayonnaise, and grated cheese.
16. Crab Salad with Croutons
A New Year's table wouldn't be complete without crab sticks!
You will need: 250g crab sticks, 200g processed cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 3 eggs, 100g corn, 70g croutons, 150g mayonnaise.
Preparation: Grate the processed cheese finely and lay it as the first layer. On top, add crushed garlic and a thin mayonnaise net, then grated boiled eggs. Also spread mayonnaise on them, then add sliced crab sticks, mayonnaise, croutons, mayonnaise, and corn.
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17. Hearty Seaweed Salad
The interesting combination of ingredients is sure to attract guests' attention!
You will need: 200g seaweed, 300g chicken, 400g potatoes, 150g celery, 150g onion, 100g mayonnaise, 30g sour cream, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into small pieces, fry it, and add diced onion and celery. Boil the potatoes and cut them into similar cubes, add to the other ingredients, and dress with mayonnaise, sour cream, and spices. Finally, add the seaweed to the salad.
18. Herring Rolls
A simple yet very delicate appetizer for your festive New Year's Eve table.
You will need: 2 herring fillets, 100g butter, 50g processed cheese, 2 pickled cucumbers, 150g black bread, dill.
Preparation: Wrap the fillets in cling film and pound them, then spread with softened butter and herbs. Top with finely chopped cucumber and roll the herring. Wrap it in cling film, leave in the refrigerator overnight, and then slice.
19. Honey Chicken Drumsticks
The chicken turns out aromatic, with a rich honey-mustard flavor.
You will need: 8 chicken drumsticks, 1 tbsp honey and Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix honey with mustard and spices and marinate the drumsticks for several hours. Bake them in the oven with the remaining marinade for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Cheese Tangerines
This beautiful New Year's appetizer will surely interest both children and adults!
You will need: 2 processed cheese blocks, 2 eggs, 2 carrots, a bunch of dill, 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Grate the processed cheese and mix it with grated boiled eggs. Add garlic and herbs, mayonnaise, and mix well. Form into balls and roll in finely grated cooked carrots, arrange on a plate, and garnish with herbs.