The 12 types of salad (and the ingredients they contain)

You have to stop thinking that salads are just lettuce, tomato and some dressing. Or that they only exist as an accompaniment to a main course of steak or fish. Salads are fresh, healthy, quick to prepare, but above all, varied and versatile.

There is a wide variety of types of salads that go far beyond lettuce as we will see. In addition, they are simple to prepare and their healthy ingredients will help you maintain the line, have a balanced diet. And all this enjoying its excellent flavor! The key is to buy a good quality product.

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12 types of salads (and the ingredients they contain)

In this article there are salads that are famous worldwide, while others will surprise you. You may not know some of them, but you can see that their ingredients are easy to find. You can also experiment a bit by replacing them with something similar or easier to acquire depending on where you are.

And it is that another virtue of salads is that you can adapt, combine and change the ingredients according to your taste or even according to what you have on hand to prepare at that time. Below you will find the healthiest and most delicious types of salads you can prepare.

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1. Russian salad

This salad is prepared in most of the world. The original recipe calls for potato, boiled egg, pickled gherkins, carrot, chicken or ham, peas and mayonnaise. However, in Spain for example, the vegetables are cut in the shape of a cube, and tuna, olives and red sauce are added. Try the combination that you like the most! As you can see, it is a very complete dish.

2. Fruit salad with cottage cheese

A fruit salad with cottage cheese is great to enjoy in the morning. Combine pineapple chunks, strawberries, kiwis, and fresh cheese; As a dressing add natural yogurt and honey. You can change any of the fruits for another that you like, but without a doubt this type of salad is a good option to start the day or to cool off in the afternoon in summer.

3. Caesar salad

Perhaps the Caesar salad is the most famous of all salads. The flavor of the dressing is what makes it special. Lettuce, croutons (diced toast), Parmesan cheese, pieces of chicken breast, are the base ingredients. For the Caesar dressing or sauce you will have to mix anchovies, lemon, mustard, egg yolk, olive oil and ½ clove of garlic.

4. Pasta salad

A pasta salad cannot be missed to enjoy the summer. The base of this salad is precisely the pasta. You have to cook it and let it cool and then add endless options. The most common is to add tuna, corn, olives, chicken and ham. Some people add mayonnaise, but a little oil is enough. The possible ingredients are endless, and you can even substitute or accompany the pasta with rice.

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5. Mixed salad

Mixed salad is actually the base of other salads. The basic recipe for the mixed salad is: romaine lettuce, tomato and onion with a little olive oil. However, you can add to these four ingredients endless options such as tuna, olives, boiled egg and grated carrot. Any of the options are delicious if the product is of quality.

6. Waldorf salad

Waldorf salad is one of the most famous salads. It is made with apple, celery, walnuts and is garnished with mayonnaise and lemon. Raisins are also added, as this is how the original recipe goes back to 1893. This type of salad is sometimes used to accompany a main dish, but as you can see they are a complete food by itself.

7. Cabbage salad

Coleslaw has a special flavor. The cabbage is raw, so its flavor stands out from the rest of the ingredients. It is accompanied by carrot, pineapple or apple and mayonnaise is added, although mayonnaise can be substituted for natural yogurt. Try any of the two combinations, you will surely love them!

8. Greek salad

The Greek salad is prepared with typical ingredients of this country. It is prepared with tomato, cucumber, onion, pepper, black olives and olive oil. The cheese is cut into small cubes, as are the tomatoes. In addition to being delicious, this type of salad is highly nutritious. And if that were not enough, it is very simple to make. You must try it!

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9. Couscous salad

Couscous salad is delicious and easy to prepare. To couscous you can add, for example, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, chicken pieces, salt to taste, pepper and a little vinegar. The combination of flavors with couscous results in an intense flavor that everyone likes. You should definitely try this couscous salad that children also love.

10. Quinoa salad

Another way to eat quinoa is with a delicious salad. Before combining the quinoa with the rest of the food, it must be washed very well by passing it through water. Ingredients such as lettuce, cooked chickpeas, cucumber, tangerine, orange, olive oil and salt can be added to taste. Although it seems a strange combination you should try it, it is simply delicious.

11. Potato salad

Potato salad is another summer classic. The base of this salad is obviously the potato. From there you can add countless ingredients to achieve delicious combinations. Boiled egg, onion, celery, pepper, mayonnaise and spices are the best known combination. Try substituting or adding any of the ingredients.

12. Apple salad

Apple salad is a typical dish of Mexican Christmas. Salad normally accompanies the main course of Christmas dinner, but nothing really prevents us from enjoying this dish during any other time of the year. Peeled and sliced ​​apples, pineapple, walnut, condensed milk combined with mayonnaise, cream and syrup and a little raisins, are enough to enjoy this delicious salad for special occasions.

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Bibliographic references

• Barlow, M. and Ashcraft, S. (2006). 101 Things to Do with a Salad: One Hundred One Things to Do With a Salad. Gibbs smith.