12 Light Spring Salads

Surely, many in the warm season prefer light vegetable salads, so as not to burden the stomach with mayonnaise.

Surely, many in the warm season prefer light vegetable salads, so as not to burden the stomach with mayonnaise. On top of that, seasonal fresh vegetable salads are rich in vitamins and minerals. Today we will tell you how to cook vegetable salads so tasty that even ardent lovers of meat and mayonnaise salads ask for an addition!

1. Cleansing Red Cabbage Salad

 

A bright cabbage salad goes well with meat or fish. To prepare, finely chop the cabbage, add chopped cucumber and grated carrots to it. In a bowl, also put chopped green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds and the final touch - season the salad with sesame oil. Serve the salad right away!

Recipe for cleansing red cabbage salad with photo >>> 

2. Vitamin salad with rice

 

A variant of a hearty vitamin salad. Add spinach, parsley, celery, green peas, salt, pepper to boiled rice and season with lemon juice and olive oil. Mix well and try by adding boiled egg halves to the salad.

See how to cook vitamin salad with rice >>> 

3. Waldorf salad with grapefruit

 

The perfect combination of products! To prepare the salad, combine celery, grapefruit pulp, nuts and apples. Dress the salad with sour cream, Greek yogurt, and salt and pepper. Bon appetit!

Grapefruit Salad Step by Step Recipe >>>

4. Nettle salad with egg and cucumber

 

The name is intriguing, but believe me, the taste of the salad is very pleasant! Let's prepare the nettle: pour the grass with boiling water and leave for a few minutes, then fold it into a colander and chop finely. In a deep bowl, mix the nettle, eggs, cabbage and cucumber. Dress the salad with mayonnaise (sour cream or Greek yogurt), salt and eat with pleasure!

Nettle Salad Recipe with Egg and Cucumber >>>

5. Diet salad "Cucumber in yogurt"

 

Light, refreshing salad! So, first prepare the sauce: mix yogurt with garlic, salt, black and hot pepper. Then cut the cucumbers into small cubes, chop the greens and mint. Send cucumbers, herbs to the dressing, mix well and enjoy!

A step-by-step recipe for making a dietary salad "Cucumber in yogurt" >>>

6. Beijing cabbage and tomato salad

 

Classic! In a deep bowl, combine Chinese cabbage, tomatoes, juice of half a lemon, salt and olive oil. Such a salad will perfectly complement a meat or fish dish, and will also be an ideal snack!

An illustrated recipe for Chinese cabbage and tomato salad >>>

7. Salad of tomatoes and walnuts

 

Light salad with a subtle spicy note. Pour chopped tomatoes generously with Narsharab sauce, add salt, pepper and olive oil. Sprinkle the salad with chopped walnuts, fresh herbs and help yourself!

See how to make a salad of tomatoes and walnuts >>> 

8. Salad "Vitamins and protein"

 

Fresh greens and protein are a great combination! In a skillet, sauté the beans with a pinch of oregano until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add medium-sized chard, garlic, salt, oregano, chili flakes to the fried beans and cook over medium heat for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and apple cider vinegar to the beans. Put the salad on a plate, top with a poached egg. The perfect breakfast is ready!

Detailed recipe for salad "Vitamins and protein" >>>

9. Spring salad with avocado and cucumber

 

Delicious, light green salad! It's simple: in a deep bowl, mix the chopped avocado, cucumber, dill, green onion, salt and pepper. Drizzle salad with olive oil and Dijon mustard. Serve spring salad with boiled egg quarters, bon appetit!

Recipe for spring salad with avocado and cucumber >>>

10. Layered radish salad

 

A light salad made from the most affordable products, and it looks elegant! The salad is puff, so each layer must be greased with mayonnaise (you can take diet mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt without additives). The first layer is potatoes, the second is blue onions, the third is radish, the fourth is carrots, the fifth is an egg. Garnish the salad with apple slices, an egg white flower and fresh herbs. Salad ready!

Recipe for Puffed Radish Salad >>> 

11. Salad with beans and corn

 

Delicious sunny salad! In a large bowl, combine the canned beans, corn, carrots, onions, pickled peppers, and scallions. Dress the salad with mayonnaise (you can replace it with sour cream or Greek yogurt), do not forget to salt and pepper. Eat with pleasure!

See how to cook a salad with beans and corn >>> 

12. Red Bean Salad with Curd Cheese

 

Hearty and incredibly tasty salad! Put the canned red beans, arugula, red onion in a salad bowl and pour over the lemon juice. Then add curd cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and season with olive oil. Give the salad a few minutes to soak and serve!

Step-by-step recipe for making red bean salad with curd cheese >>>