Salad recipes (Page 2)

Salads is one of the largest and most popular categories on our site, gathering recipes for every taste and every occasion. Here you'll find subsections with all the main types of salads: classic festive layered salads with chicken, meat, fish and seafood, light vegetable and fruit mixes, warm salads, diet-friendly options for healthy eating, plus national salads from countries around the world. From the famous Caesar, Olivier and Herring Under a Fur Coat to exotic Asian and Mediterranean compositions. Each recipe comes with exact proportions, step-by-step photos and tips on choosing the right dressing. The section is equally useful for beginner cooks and experienced ones searching for fresh ideas.

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Everyone in our family loves Health Salad, and guests always praise this dish with delight. That’s why we often prepare it, and it holds a special place on the festive table.

Details: Author: Artyom; 03 March 2023; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

Salad with fried crab sticks and champignons

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Salad with pan-fried crab sticks and mushrooms is an original, unusual and remarkably tasty Russian salad that uses the familiar imitation crab sticks in an unexpected way: they're fried on a pan until lightly golden, which gives them a characteristic "seared" flavor and a dense texture quite unlike how they're normally used. Combined with sautéed button mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs and grated cheese, the salad turns out unusually filling and interesting — once you try it, many cooks find themselves returning to it often. Cut the crab sticks into large pieces and pan-fry on a dry or lightly oiled skillet until golden. Sauté the mushrooms with onion until golden too. Mix with grated hard-boiled eggs and cheese and dress with mayonnaise. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 03 February 2023; Last Updated: 08 April 2026

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The "Snow Queen" salad is a light, delicate Russian holiday salad with a white-and-blue color palette that earns it its frosty name. The fillings are classic for a crab stick salad: imitation crab sticks, boiled rice, hard-boiled eggs, grated cheese and green peas, all bound together with mayonnaise. The result is airy and tender, with a fresh note from cucumber and peas — perfect for a summer dinner or as a lighter alternative to the heavier layered Russian salads on a holiday table. Serve in individual cups for a pretty presentation or as a single bowl decorated with fresh herbs. Classic proportions for 4-6 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 24 January 2023; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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Quick "Provence-style" cabbage is a bright, festive Russian appetizer with a striking look and a pleasantly sweet-and-tangy flavor. What sets it apart from regular pickled cabbage is the addition of cranberries or grapes, which give the dish a lovely red-and-white color and a fruity note. It's ready in just 12 hours, making it perfect when you need to impress guests with something special on short notice. Cut cabbage into large chunks or shred into ribbons, add carrot rounds, sliced bell pepper and a handful of cranberries, then pour over a hot marinade of oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and spices. After 10-12 hours in the fridge it's fully cured and ready to serve. Proportions for 2 kg of cabbage inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 20 January 2023; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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Bean salad with croutons and smoked sausage is one of the most popular Russian "student-style" recipes — it comes together in just 15 minutes from affordable, easy-to-find ingredients and turns out surprisingly tasty, filling and eye-catching. The main components are canned beans (red or white), smoked sausage, spicy Korean-style carrots and crunchy bacon- or cheese-flavored croutons, which go in only at the very end so they don't get soggy. Drain the beans, cut the sausage into matchsticks, toss everything with the Korean carrots and dress with mayonnaise. Add the croutons just before serving. The result is a bright, savory and very filling salad — a great option for a fast dinner or for a big gathering. Proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 12 January 2023; Last Updated: 08 April 2026

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Make the Rabbit salad, as this fluffy creature is the symbol of the upcoming year. This salad will decorate the festive table with its original appearance and unique taste. It is based on a salad with crab sticks and rice with some modifications. Instead of store-bought, it's better to use homemade mayonnaise.

Details: Author: Artyom; 20 December 2022; Last Updated: 26 March 2026

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Tbilisi salad is a bright and hearty Georgian salad with bold Caucasus flavor — tender boiled beef, red kidney beans, sweet bell pepper, pickled onion, walnuts and plenty of fresh cilantro and parsley. Unlike Russian-style mayonnaise salads, this one is dressed with oil and pomegranate juice or wine vinegar with a pinch of khmeli-suneli for that signature Georgian accent. The result is a vivid, fragrant, mildly spicy dish that works equally well as an everyday lunch or as a more substantial dish for a celebration. Serve warm or chilled — both ways are equally delicious. Classic proportions for 4-6 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 18 December 2022; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

Tenderness salad with chicken, prunes, and walnuts

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The "Tenderness" salad lives up to its name — it's a soft, beautifully balanced layered salad where mild poached chicken meets sweet prunes, fragrant walnuts and grated hard cheese. Each layer is bound with mayo or sour cream, which keeps the whole thing creamy and luscious. Soak the prunes in hot water for 10 minutes to soften, then dice them small. Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry pan to deepen their aroma. After assembling, let the salad rest in the fridge for 1-2 hours so the flavors meld and the layers turn perfectly tender. Classic proportions for 4-6 servings and the best layer order inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 15 December 2022; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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The "Sail" salad is a Russian holiday classic that wins on both flavor and presentation: layers of poached chicken, hard-boiled eggs, sautéed onion, grated cheese and corn bound together with mayonnaise, then mounded on a plate and topped with large potato chips standing upright like the sails of a ship. It tastes as good as it looks — creamy, savory and satisfying. Serve immediately so the chips stay crisp. I'll share exact proportions for 4-6 servings, which chips work best (sturdy, ridged ones hold their shape) and how to keep each layer tender and juicy. Perfect for birthdays and New Year tables.

Details: Author: Artyom; 09 December 2022; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

Salad with chicken, pineapples, and Beijing cabbage

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Chicken salad with pineapple and napa cabbage is a tender, juicy and remarkably well-balanced salad that wins you over with its light, refreshing flavor and crunchy texture. The sweet note of canned pineapple beautifully complements the tender chicken meat without overpowering it, while napa cabbage gives the salad a pleasant crispness and lightness, making the dish equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a festive table. It's an ideal choice for anyone who wants to eat well without heaviness. Poach the chicken breast in salted water with bay leaf until fully cooked, cool and dice. Shred the napa cabbage into thin ribbons and dice the canned pineapple into pieces of the same size. Combine all the ingredients in a salad bowl, dress with mayonnaise or light yogurt and optionally add corn or croutons. Proportions for 4-6 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 04 December 2022; Last Updated: 08 April 2026

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Categories

Health Salad

Salad with Pan-Fried Crab Sticks and Mushrooms

"Snow Queen" Crab Stick Salad with Rice

Quick "Provence-Style" Cabbage with Cranberries

Bean Salad with Croutons and Smoked Sausage — Quick

Rabbit Salad

Tbilisi Salad with Red Beans and Beef – Georgian Recipe

"Tenderness" Salad with Chicken, Prunes and Walnuts

"Sail" Salad with Chips and Chicken – Festive Layered Recipe

Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Napa Cabbage