Salad

Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tahini-Lemon Dressing

27. February 2017 0

Let’s talk about this shredded cabbage salad with tahini-lemon dressing recipe for a minute. Yes, cabbage salad. Or perhaps I should call it a...

Roasted Chickpea and Sweet Potato Salad

11. February 2017 0

I think you all are going to L O V E this roasted chickpea and sweet potato salad. It all starts with crisped cumin-spiced...

Moroccan-Style Quinoa Salad

28. January 2017 2

Spices are used extensively in Moroccan food, meaning most Moroccan dishes call for a whole cupboard full of spices, which is why the list...

Mediterranean Grünkern and Chickpea Salad

21. January 2017 0

This Mediterranean grünkern and chickpea salad is an excellent example of why old world grains are making a come back. If you haven't tried...

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...

Barley Salad with Kaki, Pomegranate & Pine Nuts

8. December 2016 0

Of course at this time of year, I feel like I should be spending my time baking cookies and holiday treats AND of naturally...

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons

5. December 2016 0

Love them or hate them. That’s how it is. No matter how tasty I think this Brussels sprouts caesar salad is, if these mini...

Coconut Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad

17. November 2016 0

Coconut roasted sweet potatoes. Don't you just love this time of year? Time to enjoy roasted vegetables of all kinds. And how about them...

Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale

10. November 2016 0

Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale are the ultimate side dish—crispy, golden potato wedges tossed with fresh sage and roasted to perfection, paired...

Roasted Cauliflower Millet Salad

31. October 2016 0

Roasted cauliflower. Yep, I'm becoming ultra-hip. So here it is, I finally found a way to make cauliflower taste great. A year ago with...

Roasted Hokkaido Pumpkin and Barley Salad

6. October 2016 0

This roasted hokkaido pumpkin and barley salad is proof that fall has definitely arrived! Which means I have moved on from light summery salads...

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...

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...

Apple Celery Lentil Salad

22. September 2016 2

Apple Celery Lentil Salad – what a combo! Okay a combo with flashbacks to my childhood. My mother was all about granny smith apples...

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Capers

15. September 2016 2

This Mediterranean quinoa salad features amazing flavors, including lots of fresh basil and parsley, sweet red onion, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, capers , and pine...

Miso Kohlrabi Apple Salad

12. September 2016 0

This crunchy miso kohlrabi apple salad tossed in a Japanese inspired miso dressing is the perfect way to introduce Germany’s darling to your table...

Nectarine Lentil Salad

29. August 2016 0

In my world a nectarine lentil salad is basically this: sweet juicy nectarines, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, little bursts of minty and lemony...

Asian-Style Beet and Carrot Salad

26. August 2016 0

What could be prettier than a beet and carrot salad? Both have an amazingly beautiful color, especially chioggia beets with their candy cane stripes....

Coconut Edamame Quinoa Salad

22. August 2016 0

Here’s the Coconut Edamame Quinoa Salad low down: we’ve got quinoa, a whole load of edamame, a wicked amount of unsweetened coconut flakes, plus...

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Tomato, Basil and Pine Nuts

18. August 2016 0

Despite the chilly Hamburg weather, I am embracing summer... fully. And it starts this summer zucchini noodle salad. Seriously, we left 38°C in France,...

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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.