Salad

Einkorn Salad with Roasted Vegetables

4. February 2023 0

A warmly spiced einkorn salad dressed in a middle eastern style za’atar and cumin-based vinaigrette. This beautiful winter salad with roasted carrots and parsnips,...

Roasted Sweet Potato Pear Salad with Quinoa

15. September 2015 0

Sweet Potato Pear Salad. This is the perfect salad for anyone that loves sweet. The deep roasted flavors of sweet potatoes and pears are...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

19. August 2023 0

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is light and fresh, it’s loaded with summer’s favourite produce, olives, capers, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a...

Watercress Salad with Persimmon and Rhubarb-Ginger Dressing

31. May 2015 0

I love creative salads like this watercress salad. Inspired by the wonderful assortment of fresh farm produce, abundance of spring herbs, and exotic fruit...

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Hazelnuts

1. December 2018 2

For those of you, that are already convinced of the Brussels sprouts merits, this salad is for you. Yes, a Brussels sprouts salad! One...

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,...

Papaya Avocado Salad in a Sweet Papaya Seed Dressing

22. February 2015 0

Fruit is a great addition to any salad. Try pairing creamy, buttery papaya and avocado with crisp red pepper and romaine lettuce. Together with...

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...

French Dressing (klassische French Vinaigrette)

6. January 2016 0

A good salad dressing is the basic foundation to ANY salad! Homemade salad dressing is so much simpler than you could ever imagine and...

Carrot Apple Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

19. January 2022 0

This carrot apple salad recipe is simple to make and delivers a fresh taste thanks to a creamy dressing made with yoghurt, crème fraîche,...

Aunt Ilse’s Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

10. March 2015 0

Was 'Caesar salad' invented by or named after Julius Caesar? Or did it originate from the Italian owner's of Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana? Whatever the...

Thai Salad with Prawns and Pineapple

23. May 2015 0

I can't begin to tell you how yummy this Thai salad with prawns and pineapple was! It might just be the simplest, most heavenly...

Classic Caesar Salad with Roasted Chicken

15. April 2022 0

This classic caesar salad with romaine lettuce, radicchio (for a pop of color) homemade croutons, Parmesan cheese, and rotisserie chicken is tossed with delicious...

Lentil Salad with Bell Pepper, Tomato and Herbs

1. September 2022 0

This healthy lentil salad is made with beluga lentils, summer tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, green onion, mixed herbs, and a simple red wine...

Cucumber Salad with Dill and Feta

19. September 2015 0

Cool, crisp and refreshing, I love a good cucumber salad - especially one made with adorable mini cucumbers! The combination of cucumber, sweet red...

Simple Glass Noodle Salad with Vegetables

18. July 2020 0

This light and refreshing vermicelli glass noodle salad gets its inspiration from one of my favorite lunch dishes: Vietnamese Bún salads. Fresh veggies and...

Spring Asparagus Pasta Salad

8. April 2018 0

Spring has finally arrived!! And since warm weather is on its way, I thought it would be the perfect time to enjoy a fresh...

Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas and Cherry Tomatoes

10. August 2019 0

This pesto pasta salad recipe is full of fresh summer flavours! First there’s homemade pesto (so easy to make!). Then there are super sweet...

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...

Asian-Style Quinoa Salad

29. July 2023 0

This healthy Asian-Style Quinoa Salad is packed with texture and flavour. Quinoa is tossed with fava beans (also known as broad beans), a mix...

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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.