Salad

Tomato-Melon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto & Mint

2. July 2019 2

This tomato-melon salad with crispy prosciutto and mint screams warm weather! Yes, this is the time of year for something fresh, summery, light and...

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

8. June 2023 0

Meet my favorite Mediterranean Lentil Salad. It's quick, easy and full of happy sunshine! Sunshine that comes from all those tasty Mediterranean flavors of...

Crunchy Beet and Carrot Slaw

11. May 2020 0

Loaded with color, texture and crunch. That's this candy cane beet and carrot slaw is. It is beautifully colored, bright-tasting and nutritious. Yes, there...

Asparagus and Fava Bean Quinoa Salad

18. May 2016 0

Along with a zingy dressing and a morsel of deliciously complex, and sophisticated prosciutto, this is a delicious asparagus and fava bean quinoa salad...

Couscous Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes

29. May 2015 0

You may have noticed by now that I am a huge salad fan. I eat them every day -- not only is this insanely...

Broccoli Tabbouleh with Toasted Nuts

13. June 2020 0

Broccoli Tabbouleh. Say what? Yes, in this variation, the classic Middle Eastern salad has been upgraded with oh-so nourishing broccoli. And it’s delicious. Some...

Grilled Steak Panzanella Salad

24. April 2021 0

This grilled steak panzanella salad recipe embodies the flavors of summer! It’s made with marinated grilled steak which is served over a salad made...

Green Bean Tomato Salad

29. July 2022 0

This simple green bean tomato salad is one of my go-to summer side dish recipes. It’s quick and easy to make, is packed with...

Thai Brussels Sprout Salad

30. December 2023 0

This Thai-style shaved Brussels sprout salad is satisfyingly crunchy and comes with sliced apple, fresh herbs and a dressing infused with punchy sweet, tart...

Pear Fennel Salad with Sumac and Mint

6. March 2019 0

This pear fennel salad is one of my stand by favorites that can be made in a matter of minutes. It’s made with just...

Lebanese Roasted Vegetables with Lentils

25. November 2017 0

Don't you just love the warm flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine? In this recipe for Lebanese roasted vegetables you can expect subtle, warm spices...

Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale

10. November 2016 0

There are roasted potatoes and then there are crispy sage roasted potato wedges. Oven baked with olive oil and tasty bits of crispy crushed...

Beluga Lentil Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato and Beet

15. February 2016 0

This beluga lentil salad with roasted sweet potato and beet is my picture perfect winter – it's full of deep, rich colors, and it's...

Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Artichokes and Bocconcini in a Lemon...

9. April 2015 0

Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich and sweet flavor, and in this salad, roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with artichokes, the tasty ones, the...

Blackberry and Avocado Salad

15. August 2014 0

There's a new lettuce in town - it's called Salanova! I discovered it at the farmer's market last week. It was so pretty, I...

Roasted Cauliflower Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

6. August 2021 0

This cauliflower pasta salad is full of bright, fresh flavours. Roasted cauliflower is tossed together with pasta, crispy capers, chickpeas and arugula in a...

Vegan Lentil Salad with Orange & Ginger Dressing

23. February 2023 0

This colourful vegan lentil salad is packed with good for you ingredients. It’s clean eating at it’s best. Black beluga lentils are tossed together...

Lentil-Rice Salad with Roasted Carrots and Tahini Dressing

5. October 2019 0

This lentil-rice salad is hearty and healthy. Short grain rice and French puy lentils are tossed together with cumin-coriander spiced roasted carrots and hearty...

Kale Salad with Roasted Pumpkin, Cranberries & Feta

3. November 2018 2

So the thing about this kale salad with roasted pumpkin is that you really need to enjoy a little bit of everything in every...

Morroccan-Style Millet Salad with Chickpeas & Carrots

8. July 2017 0

When I think of Moroccan food I think of fragrant spices, bright colours and sweet, savory flavors. And in my world, this translates to...

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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.