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Explore salads, with ingredients, timings and step-by-step instructions.
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Old-Fashioned Okra Salad
Tender cooked okra dressed with oil and vinegar: a simple side dish inspired by a Cuban cookbook from 1925.
Cuban Chicken Salad with Apple, Creamy and Easy
Cold chicken salad with apple, celery and red onion in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise and lime. No pasta and ready in 50 minutes including resting time.
Chickpea Salad with Mango, Cucumber and Tuna
Fresh chickpea salad with mango, cucumber, red onion, cilantro and tuna, dressed with lime and olive oil. Ready in 15 minutes and no cooking required.
Cold salad with green papaya
Cold salad of boiled green papaya with homemade mayonnaise, the recipe used in eastern Cuba to substitute for potatoes.
Bean, Potato and Egg Salad
Cuban bean, potato and hard-boiled egg salad with onion, dressed with oil and lemon. Easy, nutritious and ready in 25 minutes.
Green Bean Salad with Tomato and Onion
Cuban salad of tender green beans with tomato, onion and lemon: fresh, light, ready in 20 minutes and perfect to accompany any dish.
Carrot and Black Olive Salad
Raw salad of grated carrot, tomato, black olives, and capers with a simple vinaigrette. Fresh, nutritious, and ready in minutes.
Tropical Salad
Tropical salad with mango, grapes, blueberries, fresh vegetables and strips of grilled chicken breast, dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Cuban Macaroni Salad
Cuban cold elbow macaroni salad with ham, pineapple, apple, potato and mayonnaise: the queen of birthdays and parties in Cuba.
Crudité Salad
Crispy crudité salad with carrot, cucumber, sweet corn, olives and fresh cheese, dressed with vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes.
Chicken Salad
Cuban-style chicken salad with potatoes, eggs, olives, roasted pepper, and mayonnaise. Fresh, filling, and perfect for a hearty snack.
Chinese Cabbage Salad with Pineapple
Fresh Chinese cabbage salad with pineapple and chives, dressed with soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Ready in minutes and no cooking required.
Sweet and Sour Beets
Beet cubes cooked in a pressure cooker with vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic until they are in a light syrup. An easy and eye-catching Cuban side dish.
Cold Elbow Macaroni and Ham Salad
Cold elbow macaroni salad with ham, pineapple, pickled cucumber, and mayonnaise, garnished with hard-boiled eggs. Easy, fresh, and perfect for an afternoon snack.
Beetroot Salad
Beetroot salad with hard-boiled eggs, red onion and a creamy yogurt and cream cheese dressing. Fresh, colorful and ready in half an hour.
Potato Salad with Cream Cheese
Cold potato salad with chives, cream cheese and mayonnaise, served on lettuce or watercress with hard-boiled egg. Fresh, creamy and easy.
Lobster Salad
Boiled lobster sliced into rounds with tomato, onion, and a dressing of lemon, olive oil, and vinegar. A fresh Cuban-style seafood salad.
Potato and Vegetable Salad
Cold potato salad with carrot, ají, pickled cucumber, a touch of pineapple, fresh herbs and mayonnaise. Easy, fresh and ready in 30 minutes.
Russian Salad
Russian salad with potato, carrot, tuna, surimi and quail eggs, creamy with mayonnaise and well chilled. Easy and ready in 30 minutes.
Banana Salad with Mint
Fresh banana salad with a dressing of lemon, honey and chopped mint. Ready in 15 minutes and no cooking required.