Salad

Barley Salad With Roasted Carrots

9. April 2020 0

This barley salad with roasted carrots revitalized my love of grain salads. This simple whole grain salad is made with pearled barley and roasted...

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Beets, Feta + Pine Nuts

2. September 2017 3

Two words to describe this quinoa salad with roasted beets -- SUPER YUM! So here's where the deliciousness starts...quinoa, who doesn't love it? Second,...

Pear Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Roasted Hazelnuts

3. October 2016 0

Light and healthy this pear quinoa salad with arugula and roasted hazelnuts is not like your ordinary bunny food. Yes, of course it’s a...

Wintery Kale Salad with Black Rice and Roasted Beets

18. December 2015 0

With this wintery kale salad, I discovered a new type of rice – black rice. A whole grain Chinese hybrid grown in neighboring Italy...

Winter Purslane Salad with Belgium Endive

6. March 2015 0

Here's a super salad dressing that makes even the simplest plate of greens memorable. Walnut oil lends the salad a light nutty flavor and blends...

Quinoa Salad with Za’atar, Herbs & Pistachio

8. August 2020 0

This quinoa salad with za’atar is so flavorful. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine this quinoa salad is made with lots of herbs (not unlike...

Massaged Kale Salad with Green Spelt

2. December 2022 0

This massaged kale salad is one of my favorite winter salad recipes and is a great alternative to traditional cooked kale. This easy salad...

Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Feta and Almonds

27. May 2023 0

A gorgeous roasted cauliflower quinoa salad tossed with young arugula leaves, feta cheese, pomegranate seeds and toasted almonds. This simple and easy to make...

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

26. July 2024 0

If you’re looking to elevate your summer picnic game, we’ve got just the thing for you: Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing. Loaded...

Mediterranean Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

13. August 2019 0

This Mediterranean Bean Salad with chickpeas and white beans is packed with fresh tasting flavours – thanks to market fresh vegetables and herbs, plus...

Moroccan Beet Salad

2. August 2018 0

Looking for new ways to enjoy beets? Bingo, here it is. A simple Moroccan beet salad. One that is practically effortless to make. Tossed...

Herb-Loaded Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad

6. May 2017 0

Say hello to an awesome herb-loaded chickpea tabbouleh salad – my kind of pure healthy food that’s light but filling, full of vibrant flavors...

Lemony Lentil Herb Salad with Bulgur

30. July 2016 0

This lemony lentil herb salad simply sings “summer”. With fresh herbs in abundance, and summer’s sweetest varieties of tomatoes available it’s so easy to...

Mango Insalata Caprese

22. June 2015 0

Insalata caprese (meaning, the salad from Capri) is the perfect summertime dish. I first experienced how delicious mangos in a caprese salad could be...

Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad

14. January 2015 0

Inspired by a salad I recently enjoyed at Vapiano, this Mediterranean tuna and white bean salad is bursting with healthy, light flavors—from the fresh...

Winter Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Buttermilk Dressing

23. January 2021 0

My favorite ever winter pasta salad is loaded up with vegetables, roasted to perfection. First there is roasted Tuscan kale — yes roasted! With...

Strawberry Lentil Salad with Asparagus

27. May 2022 0

This strawberry lentil salad highlights with the best of the season - early summer berries. This delicious and vibrant summer salad is made with...

Herb Potato Salad with Green Beans

25. August 2023 0

This herb potato salad is packed with fresh flavours thanks to a Dijon dressing that is loaded with fresh herbs. That’s right, no mayo!...

Mediterranean Potato Salad with Sumac Dressing

18. May 2019 2

If you’re looking for a simple and tasty--no-mayonnaise--best potato salad…here it is! This Mediterranean potato salad with sumac dressing is sure to please! New...

Quinoa Salad with Orange, Mint, Parsley & Almonds

13. March 2018 2

This is a pretty salad featuring quinoa, naturally sweetened dried berries, juicy oranges, fresh mint and parsley in an orange garlic vinaigrette, topped with...

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Everyday salad inspiration

Best salad recipes for every season

On Elle Republic you will find simple salad recipes that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main. They range from warm to cold, from classic to modern. In addition, you can expect to find recipes for classic pasta salad and potato salad to the creative ideas with quinoa or lentils. Above all, I also have a number of Asian-style salads with exotic dressings. There are also many main meal salads to satisfy veggie lovers. Plus lots of options for anyone following a vegan or vegetarian diet who are looking for a satifying main meal salad. With so many options, you’ll discover that salads can be enjoyed all year round.

Fresh ingredients and the right dressing are an important part of a good salad

You can find the freshest locally grown ingredients for a delicious and healthy salad at your local farmers market. And I recommend that you learn one or two homemade dressing recipes by heart. Once you have a go-to salad dressing, you can easily create a delicious salad with a variety of ingredients with no effort at all. French dressing is my favorite as it packs a lot of flavor, goes with everything and takes 2 minutes to make.

These best salad recipes make eating nutrient-dense foods easy and delicious

By browsing my recipe collection, you’ll discover that salads don’t always have to be a side dish. I especially like to have a salad as a main course for lunch or dinner. And by adding just a few additional ingredients you can easily make a salad rich and filling. Whether you add roasted vegetables, a grain, pasta or protein, a simple salad can easily be transformed into a hearty main. As an added bonus, you will find that most of my recipes also provide tips on how you can trade-out ingredients. There are also other tips and suggestions on how to make the recipe your own.