Quick salads are like a "magic wand" for every housewife. They will come in handy when it is not possible to prepare complex salads and you need to please loved ones with a delicious and original dish. Almost every housewife has her own signature quick salad. An example would be everyone's favorite salad made from fresh vegetables or crab sticks. Consider simple salad recipes that will help the hostess surprise her loved ones.
Shrimp and tomato salad
This is not only delicious, but also a low-calorie salad. The lemon dressing used in the dish energizes and invigorates. It is also worth noting that this is a beautiful salad with colorful ingredients. It will take no more than 20 minutes to prepare the salad.
Ingredients for Shrimp Salad:
- 200 g of lettuce leaves;
- 200 g cherry tomatoes;
- 1 cucumber;
- 1 bell pepper;
- 200 g shrimp;
- olive oil;
- soy sauce;
- 1 lemon.
Preparation
Take two plates: portioned and deep, in which the salad will be prepared. Divide the lettuce into two parts. Gently place one part in a circle on a serving plate in which you will serve the dish. Tear the second part with your hands and put in a deep bowl.
Fry the shrimps in a pan in olive oil. Fry should be no more than 2 minus on each side. Then turn off the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes.
Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Cut the pepper in two, remove the seeds and cut into strips. It is better to peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise into three parts and then across, into thin strips.
Add all chopped ingredients and shrimp to a deep bowl. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice of one half into a dish. Then add a little oil and soy sauce to taste. Place on a serving plate, center, and serve.
You can decorate the salad by putting some straws of bell pepper in the center of the salad slide.
Garlic and cheese salad
It turns out a very fragrant and satisfying salad. Well suited for both a casual dinner and a festive event. The preparation time for the salad is 15 minutes.
Ingredients for the garlic and cheese salad:
- 1 bell pepper;
- 300 g of cheese;
- 300 g of ham;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 3 tomatoes and cucumbers;
- a bunch of fresh herbs;
- mayonnaise or natural yogurt for dressing.
Preparation
Wash cucumbers and tomatoes well and cut into cubes. Similarly, cut the sausage or ham into cubes. Cut the cheese into thin slices or grind. Peel and chop the garlic. It is best to use a special garlic press. Cut the pepper in two, remove the seeds and cut into cubes. Rinse the greens thoroughly, dry and chop. Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, add mayonnaise and mix. Salting such a salad is not required. Decorate with several sprigs of greenery.
Vegetable salad in a glass
A beautiful and bright salad in a glass will decorate the festive table. Cooking time no more than 20 minutes.
Ingredients for a bright salad in a glass:
- 100 g of Chinese cabbage;
- iceberg lettuce;
- sweet canned corn;
- 1 bell pepper;
- 1 cucumber;
- 150 g of cheese;
- green onions and herbs for decoration;
- a bunch of radish mayonnaise.
Preparation
The main feature of this salad is that all the ingredients are gradually laid out in a glass. First you need to prepare glass glasses for the salad. Place lettuce leaves on the sides of each.
Chop the Chinese cabbage and place in the first layer on the bottom of each glass. Cut the cucumber into thin rings and place on the cabbage. Rinse the radish well, remove the peel and cut into rings. Put the resulting rings on a cucumber.
Cut the cheese into cubes and place on the radish. Chop green onions and sprinkle on top of cheese.
Add some mayonnaise and a spoonful of canned corn. Cut the bell pepper into strips and carefully place on top of the corn. The dish is ready, it remains to decorate with a sprig of fresh herbs and serve.
