🥗 Salad Recipes — Fresh & Delicious
Fresh and delicious salad recipes — from classic Shopska to modern green salads. Healthy and light food for every day.
Kisir
Turkish bulgur salad with pepper paste, pomegranate molasses and a great deal of parsley.
Asian Slaw
Shredded cabbage and carrot in a sesame, ginger and lime dressing — crunchier and sharper than a mayonnaise slaw.
Pear, Rocket and Gorgonzola Salad
Ripe pear against peppery rocket and creamy gorgonzola, with a honey and balsamic dressing.
Courgette Ribbon Salad
Raw courgette shaved into ribbons with lemon, mint and Parmesan — no cooking and no wilting.
Endive, Roquefort and Walnut Salad
Bitter chicory leaves against salty blue cheese and toasted walnuts — a classic French winter combination.
Spinach and Bacon Salad
Baby spinach wilted slightly by a warm bacon dressing, with mushrooms and a soft-boiled egg.
Prawn and Avocado Salad
Cold poached prawns with avocado in a lemon and dill dressing — a starter that takes ten minutes.
Octopus Salad
Slow-simmered octopus with potato, celery and lemon — the Mediterranean way, dressed while warm.
Olivier Salad
The Eastern European potato salad — diced vegetables, egg and ham bound in mayonnaise, cut small and mixed cold.
Wild Rice Salad
Chewy wild rice with dried cranberries, pecans and orange — a salad built for a cold table.
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Quinoa with black beans, corn, avocado and lime — a substantial salad that holds up for lunch the next day.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower roasted hard until the edges blacken, with tahini, pomegranate and herbs.
Three Bean Salad
Green, kidney and cannellini beans in a sweet-sharp vinaigrette that keeps for days.
Celeriac Remoulade
Raw celeriac in matchsticks under a mustard mayonnaise — the French bistro starter that improves for an hour.
Larb Gai
Thai minced chicken salad with toasted rice powder, lime and herbs — served warm, eaten in lettuce cups.
Tomato and Burrata Salad
Ripe tomatoes at room temperature under a torn burrata, with basil and good oil and nothing else.
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Carrots cooked just soft, dressed warm with cumin, harissa and lemon, finished with coriander.
Shirazi Salad
The Persian table salad — cucumber, tomato and onion in the finest possible dice, with dried mint and lime.
Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
Tonno e fagioli — good tinned tuna, cannellini beans and red onion, dressed with nothing more than oil and lemon.
Sunomono
Japanese vinegared cucumber — thin slices salted, squeezed and dressed in sweetened rice vinegar with wakame.
Fennel and Orange Salad
A Sicilian winter salad — shaved raw fennel against orange segments, olives and red onion.
Couscous Salad
Fluffy couscous with roasted peppers, chickpeas, herbs and preserved lemon.
Chickpea Salad
Chickpeas with cucumber, tomato, red onion and herbs in a lemon dressing — a fifteen-minute lunch that keeps.
Massaged Kale Salad
Raw kale worked by hand with lemon and oil until it softens and darkens, with Parmesan and toasted almonds.
German Potato Salad
Warm potatoes in a bacon and vinegar dressing — no mayonnaise, and served while it is still warm.
Thai Beef Salad
Seared steak sliced thin over herbs and shallots, dressed with lime, fish sauce and toasted rice powder.
Italian Rice Salad
Insalata di riso — cold rice studded with pickled vegetables, cheese and ham, the Italian summer lunchbox.
Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted beetroot against soft goat cheese and toasted walnuts, with a honey and balsamic dressing.
Farro Salad
Nutty farro with roasted vegetables, herbs and lemon — a grain salad sturdy enough to travel.
French Lentil Salad
Puy lentils dressed warm with mustard vinaigrette, shallots and plenty of herbs.
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Cold watermelon against salty feta, mint and lime — the simplest hot-weather salad there is.
Gado-Gado
Indonesian blanched vegetable salad under a thick peanut sauce, with egg, tofu and prawn crackers.
Fattoush
A Levantine bread salad — crisp fried pita over chopped vegetables in a sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing.
Ovcharska Salata
The shepherd's salad — a shopska built up with ham, mushrooms, boiled egg and yellow cheese into a full meal.
Kachumbari
East African tomato and onion salad — three ingredients, sharp with lime and chilli, served alongside almost everything.
Snezhanka
Bulgarian strained yogurt salad — thick yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill and walnuts, somewhere between a salad and a dip.
Shopska Salad
Bulgaria's national salad — tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion under a snowdrift of grated white cheese.
Israeli Salad
Finely diced cucumber and tomato with lemon and olive oil — the smaller the dice, the better the salad.
Tabbouleh
A Levantine parsley salad — overwhelmingly herbs, with bulgur as a seasoning rather than a base.
Panzanella
Tuscany's answer to stale bread — torn crusts soaked in tomato juice and vinegar, with ripe tomatoes and basil.
Som Tam
Green papaya salad pounded in a mortar — the Thai balance of sour, salty, sweet and searingly hot.
Dairy-Free Caesar Salad
A classic Caesar salad with a bold, creamy dressing made entirely without dairy or anchovies. Crispy romaine, crunchy croutons, and punchy flavour.
Cobb Salad
A hearty American salad loaded with chicken, bacon, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, and blue cheese.
Waldorf Salad
A timeless salad of crisp apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
Niçoise Salad
A classic French salad with tuna, green beans, potatoes, olives, and a Dijon vinaigrette.
Classic Tuna Salad
Simple and satisfying tuna salad with celery, red onion, and a lemon-mayo dressing.
Classic Chicken Salad
Tender shredded chicken with celery, grapes, and pecans in a creamy herb dressing.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Protein-packed quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and a lemon-herb dressing.
Classic Wedge Salad
A classic steakhouse wedge of crisp iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese dressing, bacon, and tomatoes.
Classic Pasta Salad
A crowd-pleasing pasta salad with rotini, veggies, salami, and Italian dressing — perfect for BBQs and picnics.
Caprese Salad
A classic Italian salad of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil drizzled with olive oil.
Southwest Avocado Salad
Vibrant salad with black beans, corn, avocado, and a lime-cumin dressing.
Cucumber Salad
Light and refreshing cucumber salad with red onion and a tangy dill vinaigrette.
Broccoli Salad
Crunchy broccoli florets with bacon, cheddar, sunflower seeds, and a sweet-tangy dressing.
Asian Chicken Salad
Crunchy napa cabbage salad with grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, almonds, and a sesame-ginger dressing.
Egg Salad
Creamy classic egg salad with a hint of mustard and paprika — great for sandwiches or lettuce wraps.
Taco Salad
All the flavor of a taco in a bowl — seasoned ground beef, crispy tortilla chips, cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
Classic Coleslaw
Crispy shredded cabbage and carrots in a creamy, tangy dressing — the ultimate BBQ side.
Classic Potato Salad
Creamy American-style potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery, and a tangy mustard-mayo dressing.
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Fresh baby spinach with sweet strawberries, candied pecans, feta, and a poppy seed dressing.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a tangy, creamy homemade Caesar dressing with crunchy croutons and parmesan.
Greek Salad
A bright, refreshing salad of crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and kalamata olives in a lemon-oregano dressing.