Salad

Morroccan-Style Millet Salad with Chickpeas & Carrots

8. July 2017 0

When I think of Moroccan food I think of fragrant spices, bright colours and sweet, savory flavors. And in my world, this translates to...

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,...

Minted Couscous Salad with Watermelon & Baby Cucumber

14. August 2015 0

Watermelon and mint transform a humble couscous salad into something wonderfully refreshing and light, and perfect for heat-wave like summery days. Tossed together with...

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...

Roasted Pumpkin and Tuscan Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied...

16. September 2020 0

This Hokkaido pumpkin and Tuscan kale salad is a delicious combination of textures and flavours — sweet, tart, crunchy and creamy. Pumpkin and kale...

Chopped Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

26. March 2022 0

Addictively delicious Thai salad with the tastiest ever peanut sauce! I love this loaded up veggie salad! It’s made with fresh, crunchy vegetables (cabbage,...

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta

26. July 2023 0

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta — the best BBQ salad! It’s quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. It’s made with a stunning...

Creamy Caesar Dressing for Caesar Salad

7. September 2024 0

Caesar Salad is one of those dishes that never goes out of style. With its combination of crisp romaine, savoury Parmesan, and crunchy croutons,...

Warm Smoked Salmon Niçoise Salad

29. June 2019 0

This salmon Niçoise salad is a little less than traditional, but like the original it is a fantastically tasty and a terrific summer salad....

Vegan Caesar Salad with Mixed Seeds & Herbs

17. May 2018 0

I’m feeling a little bit of vegan Caesar salad love. And not for a cashew-based kind of vegan dressing, but rather a tahini-based Caesar...

Beluga Lentil Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon Dill Caper Vinaigrette

25. March 2017 0

Roasted Cauliflower with Lentils. I guess you could call it a salad of sorts. A hearty vegan salad with a medley of flavors. First,...

Roasted Potato Salad with Capers & Lemon

11. May 2016 0

Spring has arrived and I am already thinking of summer! For me, summer meals are all about barbecues with a fantastic array of side...

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...

Beluga Lentil Salad with Green Beans & Lemon-Mint Dressing

17. June 2020 0

This beluga lentil salad is beyond delicious. It features black beluga lentils, which is my favorite lentils for salads. Their earthy flavour is perfectly...

Green Spelt Salad with Feta and Grapes

17. April 2021 2

If you are looking for a new way to enjoy a grain salad, then I think you are going to enjoy this Green Spelt...

Salad with Grapes, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Dressing

21. July 2022 0

This Salad with Grapes, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Dressing is a new favourite. It’s made with simple ingredients and is packed with flavour thanks...

Roasted Winter Squash with Za’atar and Tahini

10. December 2023 0

This Roasted Winter Squash with za’atar and sumac is an easy, flavourful side dish with a Middle Eastern flare. Served with a drizzle of...

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts and Poppy Seed Dressing

9. February 2019 0

Not only is this beet salad gorgeous, it also has a delicious poppy-seed dressing that makes it sing! Then there’s the roasted hazelnuts, creamy...

Cremiger winterlicher Radicchio-Salat

16. October 2017 0

Whenever I want to add a "splash of color" to my recipes radicchio does the trick. In this salad, radicchio isn’t just there to...

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...

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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.