Salad

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Avocado & Mint

15. June 2019 0

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Avocado & Mint – a summer classic made with just a few ingredients and ready in less than 15...

Warm Mushroom Spinach Salad

9. August 2021 2

This simple warm mushroom spinach salad is a great salad recipe for anyone who loves spinach and mushrooms. This is a hearty salad that...

Kale Tabbouleh with Quinoa

16. January 2019 0

Fully of bright flavors, this kale tabbouleh is my new salad triumph. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it delivers lots of flavor...

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...

Potato Salad with Mayo, Dill and Capers

26. March 2025 0

I love a good potato salad, and this Creamy Potato Salad with Mayo, Dill and Capers is one of my new favourites. Tender potatoes are tossed...

Winter Purslane Salad with Belgium Endive

6. March 2015 0

Here's a super salad dressing that makes even the simplest plate of greens memorable. Walnut oil lends the salad a light nutty flavor and blends...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Roasted Sweet Potato Pear Salad with Quinoa

15. September 2015 0

Sweet Potato Pear Salad. This is the perfect salad for anyone that loves sweet. The deep roasted flavors of sweet potatoes and pears are...

Classic Cobb Salad

5. January 2025 0

Let’s talk about Classic Cobb Salad—the ultimate hearty, protein-packed salad that’s big on flavour and totally indulgent. Think juicy, golden seared chicken, crispy bacon, creamy...

Spinach Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

29. November 2024 0

This Spinach Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese is the kind of dish that makes salads feel like a treat. Roasted parsnips bring warmth...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

19. August 2023 0

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is light and fresh, it’s loaded with summer’s favourite produce, olives, capers, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in 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...

Caesar Pasta Salat (vegan)

11. May 2019 0

Caesar pasta salad....what a combo! Pasta and crispy salad together? Yeeeess! Lots of crisp romaine leaves and a little radicchio are tossed together in...

Middle Eastern Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables

31. October 2023 0

This farro salad is a delicious combination of nutty farro, cumin roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, crunchy almonds, salty feta and sweet-tart pomegranate. Tossed in...

Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta

1. April 2020 0

If you are looking for ways to give vegetables a boost of flavour then Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta is...

Heirloom Beet Carpaccio

22. January 2016 0

Introducing a candy striped heirloom beet carpaccio. Mainly found at farmers’ markets, the whimsical Chioggia beet (pronounced kee-OH-gee-uh) with its mild flavor and natural...

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...

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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.