Salad

Spanish Orzo Pasta Salad with Potatoes & Green Beans

11. August 2018 0

This Spanish orzo pasta salad is a delicious way to enjoy a fresh tasting summer salad which takes advantage of in-season-now crisp green beans,...

North Sea Shrimp Salad (Büsumer Krabbensalat)

16. December 2015 0

Here's a little shrimp and cucumber salad starring my most recent obsession - Büsumer Krabben. Tiny little succulent North Sea brown shrimps. Delicious, juicy...they...

Japanese Daikon Carrot Coleslaw

3. June 2014 0

This Japanese style coleslaw is seriously simple and seriously delicious. Daikon and carrot pair fabulously together, especially in a tasty Asian-style dressing. Okay, I...

Tabbouleh with Sweet Potatoes, Feta and Pumpkin Seeds

15. September 2018 0

Tabbouleh with sweet potatoes? Yeeees! Seriously, you're going to love it! There's lots of good stuff going on here, first there's well...sweet potatoes. LOVE....

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...

Lentil Quinoa Eggplant Salad

7. January 2017 0

Listen up aubergine-adverse. Here’s an eggplant recipe that fully disguises my favorite purple vegetable. A warm lentil quinoa eggplant salad. The secret is always...

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...

Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Kale Salad

29. September 2016 0

This roasted beet and sweet potato kale salad screams healthy! The basic ingredients for this salad are just four: chioggia beets with their candy...

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...

Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad

20. January 2015 2

I love the thought of zucchini noodles but I can’t convince my favorite Schwabe of their worthiness. He claims that no zucchini compares to...

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

5. June 2021 0

This isn’t your regular broccoli pasta salad — this one is made with oven roasted broccoli and it’s healthy. It’s packed with fresh herbs...

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...

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Blue Cheese and Hazelnuts

14. December 2019 0

Brussels Sprout Salad with Blue Cheese and Hazelnuts. It doesn’t get simpler than this. Three simple ingredients that make such a tasty trio when...

Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

26. June 2017 0

A Persian cucumber and tomato salad, served with some crumbled feta or sliced avocado, a crusty baguette, and a crisp glass of wine makes...

Asparagus Potato Salad with Peas and Herbs

29. April 2022 0

With spring’s arrival also comes a very refreshingly new potato salad recipe. One with spring ingredients like green asparagus, peas, radishes and a herb-loaded...

Barley Salad with Roasted Corn

10. August 2015 0

Here we are again, just me and what looks to be just another big bowl of salad. But wait, this one is different. A...

Parsnip Salad with Chickpeas, Apple, Walnuts & Blue Cheese

4. April 2020 0

A roasted parsnip salad – who knew that something could taste so fantastic. This fall and winter-inspired salad is made with oven-roasted parsnips, chickpeas,...

French Cucumber Salad with Crème Fraîche and Dill

30. August 2014 0

French cucumber salad with crème fraîche and fresh dill. Mmmm, it reeks of summer. One of the best smells of summer is fresh dill....

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort

3. September 2019 0

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort – what a delicious combo!! Toasted walnuts and blue cheese are a classic combo, but add...

Asian-Style Salad with Edamame

30. June 2016 0

Inspired from a supermarket-bought takeaway salad in Amsterdam, this is a deliciously light main meal salad with edamame that's full of tasty Oriental flavors,...

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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.