cold Recipes
17 delicious cold recipes from around the world
Chłodnik Litewski (Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup)
A vibrant and refreshing Polish cold beet soup, perfect for hot summer days. Its striking pink color and cool, tangy flavor make it a delightful starter or light meal.
Insalata Russa
Insalata Russa, or Italian Russian Salad, is a beloved party staple featuring finely diced potatoes, carrots, peas, and pickles suspended in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It's a refreshing and satisfying cold salad perfect for gatherings and holidays.
Vitello Tonnato
Piedmont veal with tuna sauce - cold sliced veal draped in creamy tuna-caper mayonnaise. Summer antipasto perfection.
Wurstsalat (German Sausage Salad)
A classic German beer garden staple, this Wurstsalat is a refreshing and simple salad featuring sliced sausage, onions, and pickles tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or a hearty snack.
Piyaz
Turkish white bean salad - white beans with tahini dressing, hard-boiled eggs, and sumac. Antalya specialty.
Cacık
Turkish yogurt cucumber soup - cold yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and mint. Refreshing summer side.
Midye Dolma
Turkish stuffed mussels - mussels filled with spiced rice. Istanbul street food.
Yaprak Sarma
Turkish stuffed vine leaves - grape leaves rolled around rice filling. Cold mezze essential.
Mercimek Köftesi
Turkish lentil balls - red lentil and bulgur balls with herbs. Vegan mezze favorite.
Yaprak Sarma
Turkish stuffed grape leaves - grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, currants. Cold mezze.
Patlıcanlı Musakka
Turkish cold moussaka - layered fried eggplant with tomato meat. Served cold.
Jjolmyeon (Spicy Chewy Cold Noodles)
Jjolmyeon is a popular Korean street food and cafeteria dish featuring delightfully chewy wheat noodles tossed in a vibrant, spicy-sweet sauce with crisp vegetables. It's a refreshing and satisfying meal, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Sujeonggwa (Korean Cinnamon Punch)
A traditional Korean sweet and spicy cinnamon ginger punch, often enjoyed during holidays, featuring the unique flavor of dried persimmons and a hint of pine nuts. It's known for its refreshing taste and digestive properties.
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)
A vibrant and refreshing cold beverage made from dried hibiscus flowers, offering a beautiful ruby-red color and a delightful tangy flavor. Perfect for hot days.
Papa a la Huancaína
A classic Peruvian dish featuring tender boiled potatoes generously coated in a creamy, vibrant, and slightly spicy cheese sauce made with ají amarillo. It's typically served chilled or at room temperature, garnished with olives and hard-boiled eggs.
Buticha
A vibrant and tangy Ethiopian chickpea dip, similar to hummus but distinguished by its zesty lemon and sharp mustard flavors. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, especially within the context of Ethiopian fasting traditions.
Roz bi Laban (Egyptian Rice Pudding)
A classic Egyptian dessert, Roz bi Laban is a creamy and comforting rice pudding, often flavored with fragrant rose water and topped with nuts. It's simple to make and utterly delicious served chilled.