How to make a salad that can surpass "Caesar": an idea from a food blogger

If a person doesn't know what to order in a restaurant, they automatically choose "Caesar" salad. This is a real classic that is available in every restaurant. But over time, even such masterpieces get boring and you want to try something new, unusual, but no less delicious. "Helga" salad is a great alternative.

The idea for the "Helga" salad is published on the home_c_o_o_k_i_n_g Instagram page.

Ingredients:

• arugula (or any other greens) – 60 g
• tomatoes – 250 g
• smoked fillet (can be replaced with boiled) – 300 g
• olives – 1 jar (280 g)
• olive oil – (for dressing)
• salt – to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the fillet into strips.

2. Greens chop.

3. Cut the tomatoes into large pieces.

4. Season with salt.

5. Add olive oil and olives.

6. Stir to combine.

To further diversify the taste, you can experiment with different dressings. The ideas are published on the natali_tsapik Instagram page.

Italian dressing:

Ingredients:

• olive oil – 100 ml
• vegetable oil – 100 ml
• dry basil – 1/2 tsp
• Italian herbs – 1 tsp
• wine or balsamic vinegar – 15 ml
• a pinch of salt

Method of preparation:

1. Heat the oil mixture without boiling.

2. Add spices, vinegar and salt.

3. Leave to infuse for a day.

Mustard and honey:

Ingredients:

• oil – 50 ml
• Dijon mustard – 20 g
• honey – 20 ml
• lemon juice – 20-25 ml
• a pinch of salt

Method of preparation:

Mix with a whisk until smooth.

Soy and honey:

Ingredients:

• olive or vegetable oil – 30 ml
• soy sauce – 50 ml
• lemon juice – 15 ml

• honey – 10 ml
• garlic – 1/4 small clove

Method of preparation:

Mix everything very thoroughly with a whisk until the mass becomes homogeneous.

Yogurt

• Greek yogurt or sour cream – 100 ml
• lemon juice – 15 ml
• herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, green onions) a few sprigs
• garlic – 1/4 small clove of garlic
• a pinch of salt
• ground black pepper to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Grind everything with an immersion blender until smooth.

For the Asian style:

• vegetable oil – 30 ml
• soy sauce – 50 ml
• lemon juice – 20 ml
• chopped ginger – 5 g
• garlic – 1/4 clove
• ground paprika to taste
• sesame seeds – 1 tsp

Method of preparation:

1. Mix everything with a whisk until smooth.

All dressings (except yogurt) can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.