Salad

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...

Lemony Lentil Herb Salad with Bulgur

30. July 2016 0

This lemony lentil herb salad simply sings “summer”. With fresh herbs in abundance, and summer’s sweetest varieties of tomatoes available it’s so easy to...

Zucchini Ribbon Salad – Quick and Easy Recipe

8. July 2023 0

his Zucchini Ribbon Salad recipe features raw zucchini, which is cut into beautiful ribbons, and tossed in a simple lemony dressing along with fresh...

Smoked Trout Pasta Salad with Asparagus & Fennel

28. May 2021 0

This pasta salad with smoked trout is full of fresh spring flavours. It’s made with a healthy mix of green asparagus, fennel, radish and...

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....

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...

Lemon-Dill Asparagus with Belgium Endive

28. April 2015 0

For me, asparagus signals the start of spring! The first signs are the purple and white varieties popping up at the farmers markets everywhere....

Bulgur Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

22. July 2017 0

I love simple salads that simply taste good. I when I say good, I mean good with a capital "G". And guess where the...

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

8. June 2023 0

Meet my favorite Mediterranean Lentil Salad. It's quick, easy and full of happy sunshine! Sunshine that comes from all those tasty Mediterranean flavors of...

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:...

Easy Steak Salad with Tomatoes and White Beans 

23. May 2024 0

Summer Steak Salad, your new go-to for an effortless and delicious dinner option. This vibrant dish features perfectly grilled rump steaks, ripe vine tomatoes,...

Warm Roasted Vegetable Salad

25. November 2022 0

This roasted vegetable salad is the perfect winter salad. It’s warm, hearty, and packed full of plant-based goodness. It’s made with a assortment of...

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. :)...

Lentil-Rice Salad with Roasted Carrots and Tahini Dressing

5. October 2019 0

This lentil-rice salad is hearty and healthy. Short grain rice and French puy lentils are tossed together with cumin-coriander spiced roasted carrots and hearty...

Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Mint

17. March 2016 0

This, my friends, is a beautiful tasting winter citrus salad. It’s full of the bright colors and the refreshing taste of liquid sunshine --...

Radicchio and Fennel Salad with Citrus and Pear

15. January 2022 0

Citrus is the star of this radicchio and fennel salad. Made with slices of juicy pink Cara Cara and navel oranges it’s bound to...

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...

Oxheart Cabbage Coleslaw with Apple and Mango

23. March 2015 0

Oxheart cabbage is the one with the pointy head and my absolute favorite cabbage. Actually it’s the only cabbage I buy on a regular...

Couscous Salad with Oranges and Radishes

13. September 2015 0

Oh my. How can a salad jeweled with so many beautifully vivid hues be anything but utterly delicious? It is. It's magical. Actually, what...

Turkish White Bean Salad (Piyaz)

25. September 2021 0

This Turkish white bean salad is infused with flavor thanks to lots of fresh herbs, red onion and a delicious tahini lemon dressing. Inspired...

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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.