Salad recipes (Page 5)

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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The layered salad Mushroom Glade with champignons looks original. Externally, it resembles a savory cake, but it can serve as an appetizer not only because of its appearance – this salad is quite nutritious due to its ingredients.

Details: Author: Artyom; 27 December 2021; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

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Isabella salad with Korean carrots is a bold, spicy and surprisingly hearty Russian salad with a rich, well-rounded flavor — equally at home on the holiday table and at a regular weeknight family dinner. The defining note of the salad is the spicy Korean-style carrots, which give the dish its signature kick, while smoked chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs and fresh cucumber make it balanced and filling. Cut all the ingredients into cubes or matchsticks, pre-fry the mushrooms with onion until golden, dress with mayonnaise and gently fold everything together. Let the salad rest in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving so all the flavors come together. Garnish with fresh herbs or sweet corn if you like. Classic proportions for 4-6 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 26 December 2021; Last Updated: 08 April 2026

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This chicken, pineapple and walnut salad is one of the most popular Russian holiday salads — a perfect harmony of tender chicken breast, sweet juicy pineapple, crunchy walnuts and grated hard cheese. Each ingredient complements the others: chicken brings substance, pineapple adds sweetness and a juicy bite, walnuts deliver satisfying crunch and nutty flavor, and the cheese ties everything together. The dressing is a simple mix of mayonnaise with a touch of fresh garlic. Serve it in individual cups or piled high on a large platter. Traditional proportions for 4-6 servings, whether to use fresh or canned pineapple, and decorating ideas inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 25 December 2021; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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Russian "King of the Table" salad is a famous layered festive salad with a romantic name, in which all the ingredients pair beautifully and create a simply delightful flavor. The main components — sautéed chicken breast, champignons or other mushrooms, hard cheese, hard-boiled eggs, pickles and fresh vegetables — are assembled into beautiful layers with mayonnaise dressing and a barely perceptible savory accent. It's an ideal salad for a birthday, anniversary or New Year feast, and it always makes a strong impression on guests. Poach the chicken breast and dice it, sauté mushrooms with onion until golden, coarsely grate eggs and cheese. Layer everything in a round form, dressing each layer with mayonnaise. Garnish with herbs before serving. Proportions for 6-8 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 21 December 2021; Last Updated: 09 April 2026

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The Russian "Speckled Hen" (Kurochka Ryaba) salad is a popular festive layered dish with poached chicken, sautéed mushrooms, prunes, walnuts and grated cheese, decorated on top with a pattern that resembles a hen's speckled feathers. It's hearty and beautifully balanced — chicken adds substance, mushrooms bring depth, prunes a sweet note, walnuts crunch and cheese creamy richness. Each layer is bound with mayonnaise. After assembly, let the salad rest for 2-3 hours in the fridge so the layers meld and tenderize. Decorate the top with black and green elements (chopped olives, fresh herbs, grated egg) to create the signature speckled pattern. Proportions for 6-8 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 14 December 2021; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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The Russian "Minute" salad lives up to its name — it really does come together in 10 minutes from ready-to-go ingredients, and yet it turns out rich, hearty and surprisingly delicious. The main flavor note comes from aromatic smoked chicken breast paired with sliced pickles, grated hard cheese, hard-boiled eggs and corn — a simple but reliable combination. Dice all the ingredients, toss with mayonnaise and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or after a short rest in the fridge. It's perfect for unexpected guests or a quick after-work dinner. Classic proportions for 4 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 10 December 2021; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

Fox Fur Salad with Herring and Mushrooms

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"Fox Coat" salad is a creative twist on the famous Russian classic "Herring Under a Fur Coat" — sautéed mushrooms join the traditional layers to add depth and a new dimension of flavor. The playful name comes from the bright orange grated carrot on top, which resembles a fox's fur coat. The layers are traditional Russian comfort food: diced salted herring, boiled potato, sautéed mushrooms with onion, hard-boiled egg, grated carrot and a top layer of cooked beet, all bound with mayonnaise between layers. Decorate with extra grated carrot or beet for visual flair. Let the salad chill for 2-3 hours so the layers meld together. Classic proportions for 6-8 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 30 November 2021; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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The "Fish in the Pond" salad is a creative Russian layered dish with a presentation that always wins smiles — the layers on the plate imitate water and underwater plants, while a tin of sprats is arranged on top to look like fish swimming in a pond. It's a fun, kid-friendly salad that's also a guaranteed conversation-starter on any holiday table. The fillings are familiar Russian comfort food: boiled potato, sautéed onion and carrot, hard-boiled egg, grated cheese and fresh herbs to suggest the underwater greenery, with a good can of oil-packed sprats as the star. Each layer is bound with mayonnaise. Classic proportions for 4-6 servings and decorating tips inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 25 November 2021; Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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Lazy fish days come when the hands reach not for the frozen carcass or fresh catch, but for a can of canned tuna. But even in this form, the predatory sea fish is tastier than any river fish.

Details: Author: Artyom; 21 November 2021; Last Updated: 28 March 2026

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Russian "Prince" salad with beef and walnuts is an impressive, hearty and remarkably sophisticated salad whose royal name fully matches its rich, layered flavor. The main ingredients — tender boiled beef, sautéed mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, prunes and chopped walnuts — create an unexpectedly harmonious combination of meaty, mushroomy, sweet-and-sour and nutty notes. It's a great choice for a holiday table and always makes an impression on guests. Simmer the beef until completely tender, cool and cut into matchsticks. Sauté mushrooms with onion until golden, plump prunes in boiling water and chop, crush the nuts. Layer everything inside a ring, spreading mayonnaise on each layer. Before serving, garnish with nuts and prunes. Proportions for 6 servings inside.

Details: Author: Artyom; 12 November 2021; Last Updated: 08 April 2026

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Mushroom Meadow Salad with Champignons

Isabella Salad with Korean Carrots and Smoked Chicken

Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Walnuts – Festive Recipe

"King of the Table" Salad — Layered with Chicken and Mushrooms

"Speckled Hen" Salad with Mushrooms and Prunes

"Minute" Salad with Smoked Chicken – Fast Recipe

"Fox Coat" Herring Salad with Mushrooms – Layered

"Fish in the Pond" Salad with Sprats

Salad with Canned Tuna and Eggs

"Prince" Salad with Beef, Walnuts and Prunes