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...

Asian-Style Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Roasted Sesame Seeds

18. July 2014 0

Cucumbers add crunch and a refreshing flavor to all sorts of salads. This cool eastern-influenced cucumber salad makes for a tasty and refreshing side...

Red Cabbage Slaw with Pears and Cranberries

24. October 2020 0

This vibrant red cabbage slaw with pears and cranberries is packed with all kinds of flavor. Thinly sliced cabbage is tossed together with beetroot,...

Beetroot Salad with Feta & Walnuts

13. July 2022 0

A simple beetroot salad with feta, walnuts and dill. This salad has the perfect balance of earthy sweet, tangy, and salty flavors! Plus it’s...

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...

Lebanese Roasted Vegetables with Lentils

25. November 2017 2

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...

Tomato Avocado Corn Salad

4. August 2018 0

This tomato avocado corn salad is so EASY, so FRESH tasting, and so YUM! Loaded with ripe tomatoes, sweet red pepper, creamy avocado, cilantro,...

Kohlrabi, Grapefruit, and Red Cabbage Salad

11. April 2016 0

Don't hate me for introducing another salad in the midst of a cold and wet Hamburg winter. But this super simple one is featuring...

Grünkern Salad with Asparagus, Peas & Edamame

21. March 2016 0

Freekeh has been waiting a couple of thousand years for its moment in the spotlight, and it’s finally arrived -- at least in my...

Tomato Barley Salad with Herbs, Yogurt & Lemon

24. August 2015 0

Barley isn’t new to me. I love barley! I’ve been eating oatmeal made from barley flakes for years. It’s one of my all-time favorite...

Simple Potato Salad with Surimi

24. March 2021 0

If you think of a potato salad with imitation crab, then I’m pretty sure you are imagining a mayonnaise-based dressing. And yes, this would...

Asian Kale Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing‏

29. February 2016 0

Massflavors -- roasted sesame oil, Japanese rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and a couple other delicious flavorings. Really, what's not to love? Actually, this should...

Spanish Potato Salad (Patatas Aliñadas)

16. June 2023 0

This simple Spanish potato salad is one of the most popular tapas in Cadiz. You can find many variations of this Andalusian potato salad...

Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas

31. July 2021 0

This cucumber salad with feta and chickpeas is so simple, refreshing and full of flavor. It’s loaded with chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese,...

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

1. March 2025 0

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes is a quick and easy dish that combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, vibrant pesto, and fresh spinach....

Roasted Golden Beet and Barley Salad

27. September 2024 0

I've been a little bit in love with beets lately. Soups, salads, sides, your name it! Hence this roasted golden beet and barley salad....

Fall Salad with Tuscan Kale and Parmesan-Roasted Potatoes

17. October 2020 0

This fall salad is the new salad of my dreams. First of all it’s made with my favourite type of kale — Tuscan lacinato...

Fennel, Radicchio and Apple Salad in a Tangy Lemon Dressing

1. June 2014 0

The relationship with fennel and radicchio is one of either love or hate. Radicchio for its bitter and spicy taste, and fennel for its...

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Chickpeas, Almonds & Herbs

6. July 2019 0

Tomato Nectarine Salad, because juicy nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, roasted almonds, basil and mint definitely go together, right? Yes! They do. :)...

Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad with Almonds

9. September 2017 0

So here it is, the first pumpkin dish of the season! And a simple recipe for a roasted pumpkin and quinoa salad. One packed...

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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.