Salad

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...

Belgian Endive Salad with Pink Grapefruit

18. February 2015 0

This is a lovely and light wintery Belgian endive salad, for when you are craving something light and crunchy in the midst of a...

Tomato Caper Salad

10. February 2015 0

This is a deliciously simple side salad inspired by a brunch get together at my friend Anna’s place recently. She is an amazing host...

King Trumpet Mushroom Salad

9. February 2015 0

I really loves salads. And I am pretty big fan of mushrooms too. BUT I’m not all the particular to the all too “vanilla”...

Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad

20. January 2015 0

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...

Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Salad

14. January 2015 0

Inspired by a salad I recently enjoyed at Vapiano, this Mediterranean tuna and white bean salad is bursting with healthy, light flavors—from the fresh...

Greek-Style Black-Eyed Peas

8. December 2014 0

A key part of African-American “soul food”, black-eyed peas and collard greens are a typical New Year’s Day dish that is considered good luck:...

Parsley Tuna Salad

16. November 2014 0

I’m always on the look out for new ideas for creating that perfect mix of ingredients that really make a salad exciting. My recent...

German Potato Salad with Cucumber

7. November 2014 0

Potatoes (Kartoffel or Erdapfel) were first introduced into Europe in the 16th century via a Spaniard homeward bound from South America. From there they...

Warm Potato and Smoked Salmon Salad

29. September 2014 0

After a few days working in Stockholm, I was inspired by the simplicity of Swedish food. It may not be known as being the...

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....

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...

Papaya Avocado Salad in a Lime-Mint Dressing

12. August 2014 0

Now that my favorite Schwabe has come to the realization that papayas are powerfully healthy, he’s been on a bit of a papaya fix....

Carrot Kohlrabi Salad

18. July 2014 0

I only really discovered kohlrabi a few years–emmm, it’s a vegetable. Heh, I was confused — It only sounded like a foreign word to...

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...

“Homestead” Lemon and Avocado Dressing

17. June 2014 0

I really love a good avocado. My favorite way to eat one is sliced in half, core removed, drizzled with olive oil and a...

Asian Noodle Salad with Tender Greens

4. June 2014 0

This simple and delicious Asian noodle salad is topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, red pepper and green onions. I sometimes even through...

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...

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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.