As the temperature gets warmer, all we want to do is sit under a fan or AC and relax a little bit from the heatwave. During this time, a glass of chilled water, cooler, fresh juice and everything cool becomes our best friend. So, it goes without saying that spicy and hot food is just not suitable for this weather. However, most of our routine food generally includes foods that are spicy in nature. But if you want to bring a change to your daily meals, we have just what you need! Today we bring you some delicious and easy-to-make recipes for cold salads.

Cold salads are generally those salads that are made with special summer ingredients. There is hardly any use of roasted or cooked ingredients in it. Plus, it is topped with a light dressing that refreshes you instantly!The cold salad recipes that we bring you today are also high in proteins, so make them a part of your diet today!

Cold salads are generally those salads that are made with special summer ingredients. There is hardly any use of roasted or cooked ingredients in it. Plus, it is topped with a light dressing that refreshes you instantly! The cold salad recipes that we bring you today are also high in proteins, so make them a part of your diet today!

Check out the recipes below:Here Are 5 Cold Salad Recipes To Try

1. Vegetable Cold Salad

This is our top recommended salad as it is easy to make and flavourful! A quick and easy breakfast salad with paneer, corns, and potatoes will satisfy your hunger. For added flavour, garnish with honey and red wine dressing. 2. Russian SaladA traditional Russian salad is made with diced vegetables and mayonnaise dressing. The original name of this dish is Olivier salad, as Lucien Olivier invented it. It's a simple, quick salad dish for dinner parties at home!

Ingredients of Cold Salad

• 250 Gram paneer
• 1 Corn (par boiled)
• 1 Potato with skin (par boiled)
• 1 Apple, sliced
• 2 Onion, julienne
• 2 Red peppers, julienne
• 2 Red chilies
• 1 Radish (finely diced)
• 2 Green chilies, chopped
• 4 Spring onions, chopped
• 10 Green olives (pitted), chopped
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt (to flavour)
• For the dressing:
• 4 tbsp red wine
• Salt
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 lemon (squeezed)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

    How to Make Cold Salad

    1.Heat up the fry pan and char chopped onions and red pepper and add salt to flavour.
    2.Add radish, apple, boiled potatoes, paneer and corn.
    3.Then add green chilies, spring onions and green olives.
    4.Season it with salt, black pepper powder, extra virgin olive oil and mix it well.

3. Raw Papaya Salad

Raw Papaya Salad, also known as Som Tam, is a very popular dish from Thailand. It combines fresh, locally sourced vegetables and nuts with various acidic and sour spices.

Ingredients of Som tam (Raw Papaya Salad)

• 100 gms Raw Papaya
• 1 medium Red Chill/Tomato
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 20 gram Peanuts (optional)
• 50 gram Carrot (optional)
• 15 ml Fish Sauce
• 30 ml Lemon Juice
• 30 gram Brown Sugar
• 1/2 beans (optional)

4. Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon is low in calories and helps you stay hydrated. Some of the known benefits of this wonderful fruit include improved heart health, better skin and hair, and smooth digestion. So, with all these benefits, you have to try this delectable salad.

Ingredients of Guilt Free Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad

• 6 Cups watermelon (diced)
• Handful of mint leaves
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

5. Parsley and Parmesan Pasta Salad

Who doesn't love pasta salads? Plus, it instantly becomes more delicious when it comes mixed with some cheese and greens! In this simple pasta salad recipe, you can experiment and add veggies as per your choice. But make sure to add the greens for a healthy twist.

Ingredients of Parsley and Parmesan Pasta Salad

• 1 cup penne pasta
• ½ cup black olives, sliced
• ½ cup parsley, chopped
• ½ cup parmesan, grated
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp orange juice 

  How to Make Parsley and Parmesan Pasta Salad

  1. Boil the pasta until al dante. Drain well.
  2. Immediately transfer to a large salad bowl, and add in all the remaining ingredients. Toss well and serve immediately.

So, what are you waiting for? Try out these cold salads, and tell us which one was your favourite in the comments below.