Salad

Fall Salad with Tuscan Kale and Parmesan-Roasted Potatoes

This fall salad is the new salad of my dreams. First of all it’s made with my favourite type of kale — Tuscan lacinato...

Minted Couscous Salad with Watermelon & Baby Cucumber

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...

Belgian Endive Pink Grapefruit Salad with Joghurt Dressing

In winter and early spring, grapefruits are plentiful and can be a refreshing addition to any salad. Sweet-tart pink grapefruit transforms slightly bitter endive...

Moroccan Cauliflower and Lentils with Yoghurt Dressing

Moroccan cauliflower with lentils — a delicious combination. Cauliflower is spiced with ras el hanout and is roasted in the oven then tossed with...

Watermelon Salad‏ with Basil Oil & Pumpkin Seeds

As the juiciest fruit of summer, is there such a thing as savoring too much watermelon? I think not. Healthy and delicious it’s such...

Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Artichokes and Bocconcini in a Lemon...

Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich and sweet flavor, and in this salad, roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with artichokes, the tasty ones, the...

Warm Mushroom Barley Salad with Herbs

This mushroom barley salad with herbs embraces flavors of a new season. A hearty mix of wild mushrooms are fried until golden and then...

Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Kale Salad

This roasted beet and sweet potato kale salad screams healthy! The basic ingredients for this salad are just four: chioggia beets with their candy...

Beet Quinoa Salad with Feta and Walnut Vinaigrette

If you’re on the hunt for a healthy and delicious new salad, look no further than this Beet Quinoa Salad with Apple, Feta and...

Spinach Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

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...

German Potato Salad with Cucumber

This traditional German potato salad with cucumber is a simple, satisfying dish that’s loved all over Germany. Here you’ll find the authentic recipe for...

Greek-Style Black-Eyed Peas

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:...

Chopped Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

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,...

Red Cabbage Slaw with Pears and Cranberries

This vibrant red cabbage slaw with pears and cranberries is packed with all kinds of flavor. Thinly sliced cabbage is tossed together with beetroot,...

Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Easy Greek Pasta Salad: Picture this—it's a warm summer day, and you're craving something light, fresh, and bursting with flavour. This vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish...

Za’atar Roasted Carrot, Spelt and Lentil Salad

Oops I did it again. Made another salad I love. Yes, more salad love! A spelt and lentil salad with za'atar roasted carrots, some...

Potato Salad with Smoked Fish

This potato salad with smoked fish was DELICIOUS! So good, that it will definitely have it's place at our Easter table this year. If...

Roasted Cherry Tomato Lentil Salad

It's time for the best cherry tomato lentil salad ever. One with a delicious array of simple flavors. Summer flavors. Humble little beluga lentils...

Lentil Salad with Bell Pepper, Tomato and Herbs

This healthy lentil salad is made with beluga lentils, summer tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, green onion, mixed herbs, and a simple red wine...

Roasted Corn and Potato Salad with Green Beans

This roasted corn and potato salad with green beans is the perfect thing for a late summer grill party. It pretty much goes 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.