Many of us are probably going to put on a few pounds during the holiday season as a result of overindulgence of food. Embrace your weight gain, forgive yourself and get back on track. Now it's time to start fresh with some healthy and flavourful salads. NO, I am not talking about the dull piles of lettuce leaves with some tomato wedges here and there, but some fun, colourful, nutritious and tasty salads with fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, legumes, wholegrains, meat, seafood and cheeses. There's a salad for everyone.
- Sesame Crusted Avocado Cucumber Salad
Get ready to experience a side dish or appetizer like no other with this beautiful and fun Sesame Crusted Avocado Cucumber Salad. It combines the velvety goodness of avocado with the delicate nuttiness and earthiness of toasted black sesame seeds, crisp, fresh cucumbers, cherry radishes and sweetly fragrant raspberries. You can use white sesame seeds or a mixture of both black and white if you prefer.
- Grapefruit, Edamame and Arugula Salad
Ready in 20 minutes, this colourful arugula salad with ruby red grapefruit, edamame (green soya beans), avocadao, Prosciutto and toasted pecans is all you need to be eating a healthy, nourishing salad for dinner tonight. Edamame are soya beans that are harvested and picked when the fuzzy pods are tender and green. They are naturally gluten-free and add a protein boost to your food. If you can't find shelled edamame beans, don't worry— use broad beans instead.
- Roasted Carrot Buckwheat Salad with Belgian Endive and Orange Honey Dressing
This hearty buckwheat salad is packed with flavour as well as nutrients. Belgian endive and roasted walnuts add crunchiness and earthiness while aromatic mint leaves adds just the right amount of zing, freshness, colour and texture. The pleasant bitterness in Belgian endive pairs perfectly with the sweetness of roasted carrots and orange honey dressing. If you don't have buckwheat, simply use your favourite grains or even quinoa instead.
- Burrata Salad with Figs and Pomegranate
With fresh figs, pomegrante arils, and an easy white wine vinaigrette, this creamy burrata salad is fresh, delicious, and easy to make. If you can't find burrata, use buffalo mozzarella instead. Add in some toasted or candied nuts and salted Prosciutto for extra crunch and flavour. Served as both an appetizer or side dish with some croutons or crusty bread.
- Egg Salad Stuffed Snow Peas
Crunchy, light and delicious, these stuffed snow peas so easy to prepare and are great as an appetizer or anytime snack. If you are making them for a crowd, blanch and split the snow peas ahead of time, chill until ready to fill. The egg salad can be prepared ahead too. Besides egg salad, you can also use herb-flavoured cheese, chicken, tuna or crab meat to fill the pea pods.
- Belgian Endive Kumquat Salad with Pomegranate and Feta
Bitter endives, distinctly citrusy kumquats, sweet and sour pomegranate and briny Feta form the basis of this salad full of intense flavours. A fabulous salad or light lunch. Besides Feta, the endives pairs really well with blue cheese too. The bitter substances in Belgian endives stimulate the production of bile in the liver and digestion, especially of fats. They also prevent cravings by curbing the appetite.
- Charred Purple Asparagus with Pinenut Vinaigrette
Purple asparagus are much fatter than green asparagus, but much sweeter and more tender than regular asparagus. If you ain't a fan of green asparagus because of their earthiness or grassiness, then you might want to give it a second chance, and try some white or purple asparagus.
- Accordion Cucumber Salad
The Asian salad dressing is terrific for all salads, but it pairs particularly well with cucumbers for a spicy, crunchy, and refreshing salad. I like to accordion slice the cucumber for fun, but cut the cucumbers as you prefer. It's gluten-free and keto friendly. If you are looking for a soya-free option, then use tamari or coconut aminos instead.
- Red Belgian Endive Salad with Pomegranate and Walnuts
A vibrantly purple and festive salad that combines red Belgian endives, pomegranate seeds, toasted walnuts, mint leaves and a honey Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Crumble some strong blue cheese over if desired. It's easy to make, delicious, nutritious and will liven up any meal.
- Romaine Heart Salad with Goat Cheese and Red Lentil Vinaigrette
Delicious as a snack, or starter or even as a light lunch: try this simple yet deliciously filling salad with Romaine hearts, soft goat cheese and spicy lentil vinaigrette - seasoned with thyme and chilli!
- Apple and Fennel Salad with Pecans
Salads are not just good for the warm weather. They can also be enjoyed at any other time of year, even the chilly season. They are packed with vitamins and nutrients if done right. The apple and fennel salad with pecans is a wonderful accompaniment to roast meat or fish. The simple dressing with olive oil, lime juice and apple juice also goes well with many other salads. If you like it a little creamier, you can also stir in a tablespoon of cream. Instead of pecans, you can also use walnuts, or almonds for the salad.
- Bacon Roasted Hokkaido with Spinach Apricot Salad
Colourful, flavourful and easy to make, these bacon roasted pumpkin wedges with spinach salad are great as an appetizer, side dish or even a light lunch. Anything wrapped with bacon is superfood if you ask me, and the spinach salad with dried apricot and toasted pine nuts is a star on its own too. This is one ultimate cold weather comfort food you’ll treat yourself to again and again. Use other types of winter squashes (acorn, kent or butternut are all great) if you can't find hokkaido.
- Roasted Kohlrabi with Feta and Dill
Roasted kohlrabi salad with a basic shallot vinaigrette is a simple and delicious way to turn this knobby German turnip into a tasty side dish.
- Arugula Salad with Bacon and Walnuts
This is definitely my kind of salad. Simple, fresh, Slightly nutty, thanks to the arugula and walnuts. Earthy and peppery at the same time, with a nice crunch from the bacon. It is also prepared in no time at all, what more could you want? The salad is dressed with a simple dressing of olive oil and raspberry vinegar, which goes perfectly with the bitter arugula.
- Prawn Salad with Chickpeas and Pinenuts
This warm salad of spicy prawns, chickpeas and pine nuts comes together in just 15 minutes and requires very little effort. I used a small chilli pepper for a little heat, leave it out if you don't like. Swap the arugula for baby spinach or mâche and pinenuts for cashews or hazelnuts. Enjoy it with some homemade bread or cooked wholegrains.
- Belgian Endive Salad with Apple and Chicken Cracklings
Endives and thinly sliced apple are tossed with fresh herbs and toasted pine nuts in a simple vinaigrette for a light, crunchy and refreshing winter salad. The bitter flavour and crisp texture of Belgian endive pairs particularly well with sweet tart apple and nutty pinenuts. I have also added some chicken skin cracklings, a delicious by-product of making schmaltz, for extra flavour and crunch. You can use croutons or bacon instead.
- Pan Seared Prawn Salad with Avocado
A delicious combination of pan seared herbs-marinated prawns, fruit and vegetable. It's perfect as an appetizer or a light dinner on its own. If possible try to cook the prawns with the shell intact, as this will keep their flavour and helps in reserving the moisture.
- Broad Bean Salad with Feta and Almonds
Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are sweet, tender and delicious pod beans with a smooth creamy texture. This is a lovely summer salad which can be eaten on its own or as an accompaniment to any meaty main dishes.
- Mung Bean Sprouts Salad with Parsley Root and Carrot
Mung bean sprouts contain various vitamins, in addition to an assortment of minerals including calcium, iron, and potassium. They are free of cholesterol, and are ideal for anyone counting calories.
- Black Venus Rice Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pistachios
Black Venus Rice is a medium-grain rice with a dark purple colour and a mild, nutty taste that requires slightly longer cooking time than traditional white rice. This black rice, with Chinese roots and modern Italian applications, is also know as "forbidden rice" or "emperor’s rice".
With a mix of luscious textures, rich flavours and bright colours, this salad makes for a delicious and nutritious lunch.
- Radicchio Salad with Chicken in Kiwi Vinaigrette
A quick, light and tasty salad with leftover pan-seared chicken breast (turkey could be used instead here), antioxidant-rich radicchio, kiwifruit, cherry tomatoes, physalis (aka cape gooseberry) tossed with a fresh, fruity and delicious kiwi vinaigrette dressing. So If you feel stuffed and want a a healthy and soothing meal after holiday feasts, this salad might be what you need.
- Kohlrabi Salad with Pomegranate
Quality leafy salads are often not available in winter. So how about a vitamin-rich and flavourful kohlrabi salad? Kohlrabi is boring? Not with this simple recipe for a crunchy and delicious kohlrabi salad. Supplemented with juicy tangy pomegranate seeds, fresh parsley and toasted almonds, it makes for a welcome change and raw food tastes really good this way.
- Oven Roasted Balsamic Beetroot with Tapenade and Fenugreek Leaves
This delicious, easy-to-make beetroot recipe is oven roasted, which intensifies their natural sweetness, and then tossed with a Mediterranean olive-based sauce, served on a bed of homegrown fenugreek leaves. You can substitue them with celery leaves or other leafy greens of your choice.
- Rutabaga Radicchio Salad with Silken Tofu Dressing
Grated rutabagas and shredded radicchio are dressed with a creamy silken tofu dressing. Apple juice reduction and apple cider vinegar add a perfectly sweet and tangy element to the dressing. Freshly chopped parsley is used in the salad to highlighten the flavours and to give it some extra colour.
- Radish Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Dressing
A simple spring salad of juicy, crunchy cherry radish, peppery arugula and rich, buttery avocado flavoured with an easy salad dressing, which is a creamy mixture of avocado and buttermilk.
- Naked Barley Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Grapes
Healthy and delicious, this salad is a perfect low GI meal as it uses naked barley, sweet potato and grapes. The lower a food's glycemic index or glycemic load, the less it affects blood sugar and insulin levels.
- Black Quinoa Pumpkin Salad with Avocado Sour Cream Dressing
This protein-packed quinoa salad embodies the flavors of autumn, but it's great served any time of the year. This salad is packed with spicy roasted pumpkins, black quinoa and red onions, and finished with a creamy herby avocado dressing. Great warm or cold, as a meatless main or side dish!
- Belgian Endive Fig Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette
This beautiful salad is easy to prepare, delicious, healthy and it's both an appetizer and a salad. You can serve the endive leaves whole on a plate with the fig wedges or cut the endive into bite-size pieces for a chopped salad effect.
- Hachiya Persimmon Arugula Salad with Truffle Oil and Lemon Juice
Colourful, fresh and full of flavours, this autumn salad features sweet tender hachiya persimmons, bright peppery green, crunchy juicy pomegranate seeds and rich earthy truffle oil. Persimmons not only lend a seasonal touch to the salad, the sweetness also complements perfectly the spicy arugula and tart pomegranate.
- Dukkah-crusted Chicken Tenders with Red Lentil and Broccoli Salad
Oven-baked chicken tenders, adapted from Taste, spiced up with a crunchy Middle Eastern spice blend of toasted, coarsely ground hazelnuts, sesame, and spices. You can serve them with a sweet-sour sauce of honey and balsamic vinegar or on a bed of salad of choice.
- Beetroot and Lentil Salad with Wasabi Caviar
This salad, quick and easy to prepare, is full of protein and fibre and so deliciously filling and good for you. It is naturally gluten-free and works beautifully as a substantial lunch or side dish. Unlike most legumes, lentils don't need to be presoaked, but they still offer all th
- Green Beans with Cherry Vinaigrette and Almonds
Based on a recipe from Curtis Stone found on Taste, this salad is delicious warm or cold, and the fresh cherry vinaigrette is also good on beets or any tossed salads. The green beans and vinaigrette can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Roasted Cauliflower with Adzuki Beans
This roasted cauliflower salad with adzuki beans in ginger vinaigrette is healthy and filling. It would make an especially great side for roasted chicken or grilled fish or simply just as it is. It is vegan, loaded with nutrients and low in calories as well.
- Arugula Tofu Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
A light, vegan salad of arugula, mint, cilantro and crisp pan seared tofu drizzled with a deliciously tangy-sweet blueberry balsamic based dressing. You can add some chopped nuts or seeds to add extra nutrition, flavour and crunch.
- Carrot Salad with Truffle Balsamic Glaze Dressing and Smoked Almonds
It's easy, quick and delicious. The salad goes well with some homemade bread. If you like, use raisins or other dried fruit instead of dried cranberries. It makes a great easy lunch or side with any meat dishes.
- Butter Lettuce Salad with Cacao Nib Vinaigrette
This fairly simple yet colourful and fun salad plays on different textures and flavours of bitter cacao nibs, tender&sweet butter lettuce, tart&chewy dried cherries, creaminess of silky avocado and juicy sweet mandarin orange. Cacao nibs, aka cocoa nibs, are fermented and crushed bits of dried cacao beans. They are naturally sugar-free and provide a rich source of fiber, protein, healthy fats and minerals.
- Clementine Salad with Figs and Goat Cheese
This wonderfully light, bright and fruity is packed with easy-to-find seasonal produce and loaded with delicious flavours and textures. It makes a perfect appetizer or as a light lunch. The sweetness of the clementine and figs pair perfectly with the bitterness of the arugula and tartness of pomegranate arils. If you don't like goat cheese, tangy and salty blue cheese would be an excellent alternative.
- Spinach Salad with Dates, Pecans and Sumac Croutons
This salad is jam packed with healthy ingredients. With plenty of nutrient rich pecans and dates this salad will help you maintain your energy throughout the day. If you can, opt for homemade sourdough bread or wholegrain bread. Use any other greens that you prefer other than spinach. Add some boiled eggs and/or bacon for extra protein if desired.
- Sweet Potato and Beluga Lentil Salad with Poached Egg
With this salad, you don't have to choose between nutrients-dense black lentils and sweet potatoes. Together with some fresh herbs and a poached egg, you can expect a real flavour experience. If you can't find beluga lentils, use French puy lentils. They both share the same size and texture and also hold their shape well when cooked. When poaching eggs, use the FRESH ones, ideally at room-temperature, as older eggs tend to have watery egg whites that won't closely surround the yolk when poached.
- Old Amsterdam Salad with Radishes and Walnuts
Whether for a grill party or a lunch: this simple recipe for cheese, radish and walnut salad is ideal for a warm relaxing summer evening. If you are going to eat healthier and more salads, let's just make it more interesting, exciting and satisfying. But it's best to try the recipe and see for yourself! Old Amsterdam is a Gouda which has been matured for 18 months. It has a deep yellow colour with a firm, waxy texture and a hint of sweetness. Use Emmentaler or Cheddar instead if desired. You can also try a mixture of different kinds of cheese.
- Lettuce Salad with Bacon-wrapped Goat Cheese and Raspberries
Simple, classic and always popular: fresh goat's cheese wrapped in smoky bacon on a lettuce salad with baby radishes, raspberries and a thyme vinaigrette. This salad is particularly popular as a starter for festive menus. With some homemade sourdough bread, this salad will also make an excellent main course. It's quick to make, super tasty and an absolute eye-catcher. I used a mixture of oak leaf, lollo rosso und lollo bianco as the salad base, but you can use other lettuce or greens.
- Green Bean Salad with Bacon and Grated Eggs
Green beans are such a versatile vegetable. Blanch them and toss with crispy bacon, shaved egg and a wholegrain Dijon mustard vinaigrette for a delicious green bean salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner party. You can prepare green beans, bacon, dressing and eggs in advance and store separate in the refrigerator. Put it together just before serving. Haricots verts are French green beans, they are thinner, longer and straighter and cook faster.
- Salmon Salad
Enjoy this stunning salad, bursting with bright veggies, creamy avocado and omega-3 rich seared salmon, finished with an easy vinaigrette, which works well as a marinade too. Ready in 30 minutes, this healthy salmon salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. It's naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly.
- Broad Bean and Snow Pea Salad with Almond and Feta
Green, fresh and flavour-packed, this simple salad is great to make at any occasion. Broad beans, aka fava beans, are a good source of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. The rubbery skins of broad beans are edible, but I prefer the double podded ones for the salad. It does take a little bit of extra time and patience to remove the skin of each individual bean, but totally worth it! Use peas or edamame instead if you prefer.
- Green Beans with Browned Butter Cherry Vinaigrette
Blanched green beans dressed with a browned butter cherry vinaigrette and finished with chopped smoked almonds, that add a delightful crunch and enhance the flavour to this tasty green bean salad. Serve warm alongside your favorite meat. If you can't find smoked almonds, just use regular toasted almonds or nuts of your choice.
- Pineapple Cucumber Jalapeño Salad
The combo of sweet juicy pineapple and crunch cucumber is absolutely delightful. Jalapeño here adds the perfect amount of kick while not being overpowering. I also sprinkled a pinch of Turkish pul biber, also know as Aleppo chilli flakes, over for subtle notes of cumin and fruity tang. It contains no seeds or inner flesh of the chillies, so it's not spicy at all. This salad is pretty straightforward and simple, so make sure to use the freshest and best produce you can find.
- Green Bean Salad with Dried Fig, Feta and Physalis
This simple, yet delicious salad combines crunchy green beans, dried fig, feta and physalis with toasted sunflower seeds and a simple shallot vinaigrette for maximum flavour. Toasted sunflower seeds give a nutty crunch to this tasty side dish, but you can use pine nuts, almonds or even walnuts. It will complement any fish or meat, but you can also enjoy it as a light lunch.
- Turkish Charred Onion Salad with Sumac and Parsley
The salad is deliciously sharp, tangy and smokey and is also especially excellent with grilled fish, lahmacun or doner kebab and flat bread. You can make this completely raw with thinly sliced onions. Toss in some fresh tomatoes if desired. Sumac, made from pulverized dried sumac berries, is a spice that is commonly used in many Middle Eastern countries. It tastes like fresh lemon juice and adds a bright red colour to a dish.
- Broccolini with Blueberries and White Bean Purée
The mix of panfried broccolini, herbs, sprouts, and blueberries on a creamy white bean purée looks inviting and moreish. Broccolini, aka aspabroc, or baby broccoli, is a cross-breed of broccoli and Chinese kale or gailan. They have smaller florets, longer, firmer, thin stalks and much tender than broccoli and has a milder flavour, but more expensive.
- Sweet and Sour Baby Cucumber Salad
A quick and easy cucumber side salad with a lot of flavour and perfect as a cooling element to any curry or an accompaniment for a summer grill. If you can't find baby cucumbers, just use regular one (English or Persian cucumbers are all good) that are deseeded and sliced.
- Buffalo Smashed Cucumbers with Roquefort
‘Smashing / smacking’ cucumber is a Chinese cooking technique allowing them to absorb more sauce, hence more flavour. The combination of buffalo sauce with cucumbers might seem really weird, but it works like a charm. You get a punch of heat from the spicy, garlicky buffalo sauce immediately followed by a juicy burst of crunchy, cool cucumber that keeps you coming back for more and more.
- Charred Cucumbers with Coriander Goat Yoghurt and Zhoug
A beautifully refreshing summer salad to enjoy at your next grill party or simply alongside some roasted chicken or burgers. It's ridiculously quick and easy to throw together!
- Frisée Salad With Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
This delicious, satisfying lettuce salad highlights frisée lettuce with soft-boiled eggs and croutons made with wild garlic soda bread. Pairing with a warm bacon vinaigrette, which works fabulously with pleasantly bitter, peppery curly endive leaves and runny yolks. Instead of croutons, you can use nuts, seeds or some roasted potatoes if you want to use up some leftover.
- Cucumber and Feta Salad
Made with ridged cucumber, yellow cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta Lesbos, this easy Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect as a light summer lunch or served alongside any meal.
- Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Honey Coriander Dressing
Create a new family favourite with this delicious and nutritious roasted carrot salad. It's great on its own for a light lunch or served as a side with lamb for dinner. You can replace chickpeas with lentils in this salad. They don't share the same taste or texture, but they will work just as well.
- Roasted Red Onion Salad with Honey Pecans and Apple Vinaigrette
This is an utterly simple, yet quite unlike any other salad. The humble onion gets a makeover with honey glazed pecans and apple vinaigrette. I have roasted them in oven, but if you are blessed with a grill, then grill them on medium for 7-8 minutes until lightly softened and charred. The recipe works just as well with other types of onions, but red one looks prettier. Walnuts, hazelnuts or pine nuts are great substitutes for pecans. They are excellent with grilled fish, or kebab and flat bread.
- Smoked Goose Breast Salad with Pine Nuts and Raspberries
Smoked goose breast has a wonderfully succulent texture and a smooth, smoky flavour. They are ideal for a delicious starter with some bitter crunchy salad leaves and earthy toasted pine nuts. The tangy and perfectly balanced Dijon mustard vinaigrette comes together in minutes and pairs really well with salad.
- Curry Rice Salad with Fish and Papaya
Rice salads are easy, delectable and infinitely versatile. This curry rice salad is prepared mainly with Basmati rice, peas, pan-seared walleye fillet tossed with curry powder and olive oil, and finished off with papaya. It's perfect for a lunchbox, a picnic, and even great as a side to a summer BBQ party.
- Herby Cucumber Salad with Whipped Feta
Creamy, sea salted and mildly tangy Feta Lesbos (made exclusively from the milk of Lesbian breed sheep in the isle of Lesbos) and Greek yoghurt are whipped into a dip and top with a refreshing herby cucumber salad that goes well with every meal. It's naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly. Serve it with some crispy pita chips or crackers if you wish.
- Baby Leaf Salad with Roasted Hokkaido and Herb Dressing
Crispy, tender baby leaves are gently tossed with chicken schmaltz roasted Hokkaido pumpkin wedges and aromatic toasted cashew nuts in this colourful and pretty salad. The lemon-and-herb vinaigrette gets a touch of sweetness from a teaspoon of honey and works beautifully with almost any salad. I used a mixture of flat parsley, oregano and thyme. If you can't find red chard and bull's blood, just use baby arugula, lamb's lettuce or young spinach instead.
- Red Belgian Endive and Fennel with Parmesan Crisps
Light, crunchy, pleasantly bitter and full of flavours, this gluten free fennel salad is a cinch to prepare, makes an ideal side and will be a welcome addition to any dining table. Throw in some orange or apple for natural sweetness. Bursting with salty, cheesy flavour in every crunchy bite, the parmesan crisps are perfect as topping for salads, soups or just enjoyed as a snack on their own.
- Spicy Carrot Ribbons with Chickpea Crumbs
A simple vegetable peeler turns humble carrots into beautifully ribbons in this healthy, colourful and bright salad tossed with a spicy vinaigrette featuring garlic, lime, jalapeño and cilantro. Canned chickpeas are pulsed into crumbs, then roasted until crispy for the topping together with pomegranate seeds. It's easy to put tother and perfect as an appetizer or side with your lunch or dinner.
- Grilled Radicchio Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts
Grilling radicchio helps temper the bitterness in this hearty and beautiful vegetable. Radicchio and fresh goat cheese pair well and compliment each other. Candied walnuts and juicy pomegranate seeds give a distinctive lift and touch of sweetness to this warm salad. It is simple and quick to prepare and makes an impressive and exciting side dish that will liven up any meal.
- Green Beans with Coconut Curry Dressing
The creamy and flavourful Indian-inspired salad dressing with uniquely warming spices and coconut cream livens up the green beans and works great with other vegetables too. Nigella seeds add an herby-oniony flavour while pink pepperberries add a floral note and a gorgeous pop of colour and subtle crunch. This easy salad takes less than 30 minutes to pull together and makes a versatile side dish or starter. Feel free to add some crispy bacon or nuts if desired.
- Cucumber Spaghetti Salad with Dill Dijon Dressing
A quick raw salad recipe for cucumber spaghetti tossed with a tangy, herby dill Dijon dressing. It's easy, healthy and so deliciously refreshing. If you don't have a spiralizer, then try to julienn or shave the cucumbers with a mandoline.
- Sugarbeet Salad with Dill and Feta Dressing
Like sugarcanes, sugarbeets are primarily used to produce sugar and molasses. But they are also great to serve as a winter vegetable, just like their relative red beetroot. You usually won't find sugarbeets in the grocery store, some farmer markets might carry them though. Use parsnip, parsley root or kohlrabi for the recipe if you can't find them.
- Minted Lamb and Feta Meatballs with Tomato Salad
These lamb and feta meatballs are deliciously spiced with mint and garlic. They are succulent, juicy and loaded with flavour served with a colourful cherry tomato salad over a bed of homemade hummus. They are naturally gluten free, low carb and perfect comfort food for the whole family to enjoy.
- Greek Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Dill Dressing
This light, healthy, gluten-free and keto-friendly Greek zucchini salad, featuring garden-fresh, raw zucchini ribbons tossed with a creamy dill dressing, Feta Lesbos, kalamata olive, and tzatziki, is delicate, zesty, and works well as a side for grilled fish, roasted chicken skewers or lamb.
- Fig Salad with Arugula and Serrano
This simple and delicious autumn salad is chock-full of lovely ingredients including fresh figs, Serrano ham, toasted pinenuts, and a homemade shallot vinaigrette. Parma and Prosciutto ham are both good substitutes for Serrano, or replace the ham with cheese (freshly grated Parmesan, blue cheese or Feta) if you prefer. To make this more substantial, you could serve some quinoa or sourdough bread with it.
- Apricot Salad with Roquefort and Honey Thyme Vinaigrette
This delightfuly and complex midsummer salad hits all the taste notes by using endive for the bitterness, tri-coloured lettuce for freshness, Roquefort, one of the most-prized French blue cheese for the saltiness, fersh apricots and honey for the sweetness and lemon for the tartness. Perfect to serve as a delicious meal or as a side dish. Roquefort, a world-famous blue cheese with pungent smell and a sharp tang, is traditionally made of sheep's milk. If you find this "King of Cheeses" is too strong for your taste, use other types of blue cheese or creamy tangy Lesbos Feta.
- Crispy Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad
Decadent pork rind-crusted goat cheese on a bed of arugula (any baby green will work though) and cherry tomatoes tossed in a light honey vinaigrette, scattered with candied pecans. Slicing the fresh goat cheese can get a little messy, if it crumbles, just press the rounds back into the correct shape before coating with beaten egg and pork rind. The goat cheese cooked in airfryer will come out perfectly crunchy on the outside and warm, creamy on the inside.
- Halloumi, Watermelon & Mint Salad
This halloumi and watermelon salad has all of the elements that a good summer salad requires. Warm, crispy, and salty grilled halloumi, sweet juicy watermelon, tangy lime juice, spicy chilli pepper, and refreshing mint make for a simple but perfect harmony of flavours. Enjoy this salad as an appetizer or even as a light lunch, Add some roasted chicken, steak, or chickpeas if you want to make it more filling. If halloumi isn't your thing, use crispy tofu instead.
- Checkerboard Salad with Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Feta
Bursting with fresh, summer flavours, this light and refreshing cantaloupe salad recipe is simply perfect for hot summer days when the melons are at their best. With salty briny feta, sweet juicy cantaloupe, crunchy juicy cucumber, and a citrusy dressing made with mint & lime, it's the perfect mix of savory and sweet. Serve it as a side dish at a barbecue or picnic.
- Pistachio and White Bean Dip with Tomato Salad
Don't underestimate the power of a simple can of beans. Blended with pistachios, parsley, garlic, cumin, olive oil, and lemon, they effectively transform into a creamy, luscious dip. Topped with a vine-ripened cherry tomato salad and sprinkled with dukkah and extra pistachios, this quick and delicious dip makes a simple yet impressive starter or a light lunch.
- Crayfish and Cantaloupe Salad
This fresh and light salad makes the perfectly light and delicious meal. The sweetness of the cantaloupe compliments the rest of the ingredients seamlessly. As quick and easy as it is delicious. You can use prawns or crab meat if you can't get hold of crayfish tails. Cantaloupe can be substituted with mango, apple or berry. If you want a more satiating meal, throw in some leftover cooked pasta, roasted potatoes or grains.
- Ottolenghi's Tomato and Pomegranate Salad
The pleasant sour taste of pomegranate arils with a touch of sweetness complements the juicy, sunny sweetness of ripe tomatoes really well in this simple yet awesome salad. Use a mix of different tomoatoes, preferably heirloom varieties, for more colours, texture and flavours. It works as a fresh and healthy lunch with some homemade bread, or as an easy side to serve with grilled meat or seafood or whatever you enjoy.
- Heirloom Carrot and Cashew Salad with Salsa Verde
This easy carrot and salt & pepper cashews salad is a great mix of crunchy, zesty, tangy, and spicy. Perfect on its own or as a great addition to any barbecue. It is bursting with texture and flavour yet dead easy to prepare and super delicious and nutritious.
- Roasted Heirloom Carrot Salad with Purple Belgian Endive
The sweetness from roasting the carrots and red onion paired with a delicious tangy lemon vinaigrette is just amazing. Tossed with some mild purple Belgian endives, crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds and sweet pomegranate seeds, creating a dish that will excite the palate, please the eye and leave you wanting more. If you can't find heirloom carrots, regular orange variety works just as fine.
- Tuna Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes
Fresh heirloom tomatoes are hollowed out, then filled with a deliciously healthy tuna salad and served on a bed of greens and herbs. These protein-packed, no cook stuffed heirloom tomatoes are great anytime of the year, but especially when fresh tomatoes are in season. They are naturally gluten free and keto-friendly. Use some homemade mayonnaise instead of Greek yoghurt if you need to go dairy free.
- Scallop, Frisée, and Kumquat Salad with Mango Dressing
A delightful option for a light and wholesome meal, these ghee seared scallops are served with a frisée, red onion, and kumquat salad drizzled with a aromatic fruity mango dressing. Scallops are the filet mignon of the sea and you don't want to overcook them. Sear them in a cast iron skillet for 2 minutes, flip and cook one more minute. Make sure to thoroughly dry your scallops before seasoning and searing. They should be springy, not mushy (undercooked) or firm (overcooked) if properly cooked.
- Prosciutto Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts and Kiwiberries
Simple, slightly tangy salads work so well with prosciutto. This fresh shaved fennel, prosciutto crudo, hazelnuts, and Parmesan salad recipe is great served for a light yet satisfying lunch or light side dish. Substitute the shaved fennel with celery, arugula or Brussel sprouts if you don't like anise or licorice flavour in fennel.
- Mesclun, Snow Peas, and Quail Egg Salad with Parmesan Dressing
This vibrant Mediterranean salad showcases a colorful mixture of arugula, baby beet leaves, spinach and snow peas. Mesclun's fresh, complex flavour and tender, crispy texture work beautifully alongside sweet tender snow peas and creamy quail eggs, all finished with a rich, nutty dressing made from Parmesan, red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt and voatsiperifery black pepper. Boil the quail eggs to your own liking, two minutes (soft-boiled), three minutes (medium-boiled) or four minutes (hard-boiled).
- Fennel Salad with Orange and Dried Cherry Tomatoes
This fresh, crunchy, aromatic salad combines delicate aniseed-flavoured fennel, peppery rocket leaves, sweet tangy citrus, distinctively tart, chewy dried cherry tomatoes and a simple salad dressing for a full-flavoured side dish or light lunch. Oranges can be swapped with mandarine or clementine, if desired. You can even throw in some toasted chickpeas, nuts, or seeds for extra crunch and nutrients.
- Green Superfood Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette
This lean green superfood salad is easy to make, loaded with curly lettuce, sprouts, cucumber, arugula, avocado, and a simple black garlic vinaigrette. A nutrient-dense and gluten-free salad that's perfect as a light lunch or a side for some steak or seafood. The fermented black garlic adds depth and gives that extra something to the salad and the dressing. Feel free to use other leafy green and for even more protein, add some edamame to the salad.
- Nori Tuna Salad Wraps
Fill with tuna mayonnaise, lettuce, avocado, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts and sesame seeds, these seaweed wraps make a sustaining and nutritious meal that's keto friendly, low calorie, high protein and jam packed with flavour. You might want to swap tuna for salmon if you are worried about mercury poisoning. Some leftover roasted chicken would do the trick too.
- Carrot and Beansprout Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
If you are looking for a vibrant, light and delicious salad packed full of nutrients and flavour, this is the right recipe for you. If desired, add some sliced apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala) for a fruity and sweet note. It's naturally gluten free, dairy free and comes together in 15 minutes.
- Persimmon, Mandarin and Burrata Salad
The delicate, sweet persimmon and juicy, tangy mandarins with creamy burrata, pomegranate seeds and fresh mint. All drizzled with olive oil then sprinkled with a generous amount of sumac, cracked PGI Kampot pepper and smoked salt. Wonderful colours and textures combined to create this zestful, flavourful and lively winter salad.
- Smoked Trout Tartare with Avocado Mango Salsa
Buttery, flaky smoked trout prepared in this manner is a wonderful variation of tartare. Crème fraîche, wasabi paste and lemon juice is mixed with fresh smoked trout and top with a fruity salsa made avocado, mango, red onion and chives. You can serve it on some freshly baked bread or on crunchy lettuce leaves if you want to go low carb. It makes an easy yet perfect starter or as a light dinner.
- Tuna and Avocado Salad with Caesar Dressing
Jazz up a humble can of omega-3 fatty acids rich tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe. Silky avocado adds creaminess that's cut with a hit of tanginess from caper apples and a pleasant bitterness from radicchio. Perfect for a quick and light lunch or dinner. You can easily turn this simple salad into a more substantial, hearty, texture-rich dish by adding some cooked whole grains (such as quinoa, barley, or buckwheat).
- Garam Masala Mashed Pumpkin with Harissa Black Lentils
- Buckwheat Salad with Chestnut Dressing
Buckwheat are the seeds of a flowering plant related to rhubarb. Contrary to the name, they are not related to wheat. Buckwheat groats are naturally gluten-free and has a low GI. They have wonderfully earthy and nutty flavour, nutritious and incredibly satisfying. You want to slightly undercook them because buckwheat tends to become mushy when overcooked. Substitute the buckwheat with millet or couscous for the recipe if desired.
- Smoked Salmon Salad with Lemon Dill Dressin
- Keto Cucumber Sandwiches with Goat Cheese and Black Olive
Looking for easy, healthy, delicious, keto-friendly and gluten free snack or lunch ideas? These breadless cucumber sandwiches have got you covered. I have cut the cucumber horizontally, but you can simply slice it into rounds. Due to the high water content, cucumbers are a real slimming treat. 100 grams of cucumber provide just 12 kilocalories. In addition, cucumbers contain the potassium, iron, zinc and fluorine and some vitamin C. And with the fresh, creamy Chavroux goat cheese, there is also satiating protein between the slices. If you don't like olives, sundried tomatoes would be a great alternative.
- Lupin Salad with Black Olives and Tomatoes
Discover the delights of lupin beans in this colourful, nourishing salad. High in protein, lupin beans and boiled eggs together, make this meal deliciously healthy and filling. You can add or substitute other beans or legumes such as white beans, chickpeas, and French lentils, but keep the boiled eggs for nutritional balance.
- Omek Houria - Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad
Omek Houria is a Tunisian salad made with mashed vegetables, usually carrots, but zucchini or squash are equally good, and tossed with a harissa caraway dressing. The salad is usually garnished with boiled eggs, Feta, olives, capers or tuna. Spicy harissa, fresh cilantro, lemon juice and caraway seeds add an extra, wonderful layer of flavour, depth, and complexity to this simple salad that is traditionally served as an appetizer, but can equally well be an ideal accompaniment to any grilled meat or pan fried fish.
- Avocado Salad with Garlicky Anchovy Vinaigrette
The tangy, garlicky anchovy dressing is fantastic with creamy, buttery avocado, crispy red lettuce and tender red radish cress. The dressing really brings the boring lettuce salad to life and it packs full of flavours. Plus it just takes 15 minutes to prepare. If desired, add some prawns or smoked salmon for the protein boost.
- Smoked Salmon Black Radish Bites with Caviar
Simple. Easy. Delicious. These black radish bites with smoked sockeye salmon and caviar are a great little appetizer that will wow your dinner party guests! So much flavour in such a small bite! If you feel like getting creative, arrange ingredients on an hors d’oeuvres spoon.
- Ottolenghi's Tomato Salad with Ginger Garlic Dressing
Eat it on its own with crusty bread to mop up those gorgeous juices, or as part of a meze-style spread. The quality of the tomatoes you use will make all the difference, so use the ripest and sweetest ones you can find. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight. The punchy dressing, with its garlic, ginger and fish sauce, is what makes this salad so special. Use whatever mixture of tomatoes you can get your hands on, and serve alongside fish dishes or a steak.
- Black Radish Salad with Red Cress
Black radishes have an earthy, spicy, pungent, peppery flavour reminiscent of horseradish and are great for both raw and cooked. When eaten raw, it's better grate, chop or slice the radish. It becomes so much milder and has tastes of carrots when cooked. The black skin is edible, peel if a milder taste is desired. The black radish root is composed of flavonoids, but also of many vitamins, including vitamin A, group B vitamins, including B9, and vitamin C. It is anti-infectious, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
- Blanched Haricots Verts and Jamón Ibérico Bundles
These tender green bean bundles with Jamón Ibérico ham are quite easy to put together and the flavours blend well. The nutty, lightly tangy, rich brown butter vinaigrette is perfect with simply blanched green beans. Make sure to make an extra batch as it's also great to toss with some roasted pumpkin, potatoes or Brussels sprouts.
- Cucumber Bites with Trout Caviar and Crispy Capers
These deliciously healthy cucumber bites are a great addition to any party menu. Crunchy, juicy cucumbers are filled with a creamy herby avocado-feta mixture, then top with trout caviar and crispy capers. Crispy, salty, briny—fried capers add an extra dimension of flavour and texture without effort to these simple cucumber bites. And for festive occasions or any dinner party, you can't go past trout caviar for flavour and wow-factor. They come together quickly, making them perfect for last-minute entertaining. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly.
- Snow Pea Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
This vibrant and flavuorful salad is pretty straightforward to make - trim and blanch the snow peas until al dente. Drain and refresh in cold water. Toss with a tangy, creamy, and extremely addictive goat cheese dressing. You can use sugar snap peas instead or a mixture of two. Not a fan of bacon? Use nuts or extra goat cheese as the topping.
- Radicchio Salad with Blueberries and Parmesan
This is truly a superfood salad filled with savoury and fruity ingredients that are both healthy and tasty.
- Tomato Carpaccio with Eggplants
This simple and seasonally tomato carpaccio with eggplants is refreshing and deliciously healthy. Make use of different shapes, colours and sizes of those peak summer tomatoes from your local farmers market or your own garden. It's quick and shockingly easy to make, and will become a favorite if you enjoy tomatoes and eggplants. Despite taking only 20 minutes to prepare and cook, it looks super impressive when served.
- Baby Octopus Salad with Mango Salsa
Baby octopus salad is an exciting appetizer for kicking start a dinner party or makes a perfect lunch to enjoy your own. The baby octopus are marinated with a mixture of garlic, coconut sugar, 5-spice powder, lime juice and red chilli pepper, then cooked to perfectly tender and served with a fresh mango salsa and greens / herbs. If you're using frozen octopus, it will need to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, so plan ahead. I cooked them in a grill pan, and they turned out great. Chargrill them if you could.
- Cucumber Snack Boats with Creamy Carrot
These cucumber boats with the creamy, garlicky carrot filling are a tasty snack during the hot summer months. It is also perfect for an evening with friends or as a quick finger food. The combination of juicy cucumbers, creamy cream cheese and crunchy carrots tastes simply delicious. The recipe is super easy and can be thrown together in a jiffy.
- Tomato Couscous Salmon Bowl
This tomato couscous bowl is perfect for meal prepping and packing up for lunches. All of the components are so fresh and great on their own, but somehow taste even better when combined together in a bowl. Instead of couscous, you can use brown rice, quinoa, kamut, or buckwheat for this deliciously healthy and wholesome summer bowl.
- Carrot Mango Salad with Date Dressing
Serve this light, vibrant carrot, mango and fresh herb salad with a date dressing for a simple lunch or side dish. For the date dressing, I used Persian-style Feta, which is made from cow's milk, but you can replace with Greek variety, which is made from sheep's and goat's milk. Make a huge batch of this healthy salad to keep in the fridge as it makes the perfect accompaniment to your grill feast, but sprinkle the nuts over the salad right before serving, so they will stay crispy.
- Arugula Salad with Serrano Ham and Dried Tomatoes
This arugula salad with Serrano ham is fresh, healthy and delicious. The paper-thin sliced Serrano ham with an aromatic taste or Italian Prosciutto if you prefer the milder taste, perfectly complements the peppery arugula salad with dried tomatoes. Other greens like romaine and curly endives are good choices too. The sophisticated salad gets the necessary zing with a basil pesto and makes a wonderful appetizer especially on hot summer days.
- Baby Dandelion Greens with Strawberries and Nuts
Dandelion is much more than just an annoying weed growing in the yard. According to webmd.com, it has been cultivated for its culinary and medicinal benefits for centuries. From root to flower, dandelions are highly nutritious plants loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
- Dandelion Salad with Bacon, Egg and Parmigiano Reggiano
A freshly picked dandelion salad is one of the joys of spring, made with crispy bacon, boiled eggs and the 30-month Parmigiano Reggiano, that help smooth the strong and assertive bitterness of danelions and characteristically bitter edge of radicchio. You could use all dandelions if you prefer or substitue baby spinach or arugula greens. Besides bacon, salami or other sausages are great for this salad too.
- Watermelon Salad with Cumin Maple Syrup Vinaigrette
For the perfect combination of sweet and salty, you can't go past this watermelon, blueberries and feta salad with cumin maple syrup vinaigrette. Serve this vibrant salad that's bursting with flavour, colour and nutrients, as a side to your favorite protein dish (we enjoyed it with a bone-in, skin-on pork shoulder roast flavoured with fennel) for the ultimate summer feast.
- Potato and Egg Salad with Pesto
This quick pesto potato salad with eggs actually makes a complete meal. It's quick, simple, but very delicious and satisfying. It is a salad that can be done throughout the entire year! Prepare it the night before, the flavours will have time to be mingled together. Sprinkle some crispy bacon bites over if you desired.
- Cajun Ribeye Steak with Cucumber Salsa
Thick ribeyes are rubbed with a spicy Cajun spice mix that are guaranteed to kick your dinner up a notch while cucumber salsa gives this meaty meal a fresh upgrade. It's a simple recipe for a delightful and a perfectly seasoned meal that's sure to please the family.
- Brussels Sprout Salad with Carrots and Macadamia Nuts
Making a Brussels sprouts salad doesn't actually require much preparation. You can use a food processor to chop the sprouts and grate the carrots, which will require just 5 minutes. The longer you let it chill in the fridge, the more tender the sprouts will be. Toss with tender carrot tops or other herbs (cilantro, parsley, spring onions are all good) and toasted nuts before serving.
- Smoked Trout Salad with Escarole and Persimmons
This everyday lettuce salad is given a gourmet make-over with the addition of smoked rainbow trout, cherry radishes and persimmons. I’ve paired it with a creamy, tangy mustard vinaigrette that really brings out the best flavour of the smoked fish which will also be great with curly endivie or with butter lettuce or peppery arugula. If you like, add some jammy boiled eggs or boiled potatoes to the salad if want it a little heartier and more substantial.
- Orange Kalamata Olive Salad
This healthy and fruity orange olive salad brings colour and joy to any dinner table. It makes an awesome accompaniment for just about any meat dish.
- Dandelion Salad with Almond Dressing
To balance and complement the earthy, tangy taste with a distinctive, bitter nature (similar to the taste of radicchio and endive) of this extremely nutritious and flavourful edible weed, it's best to pair dandelions with nuts/nut oils, cheese, beets, eggs, citrus and bacon. If you can't find the exact ingredients for the recipe, just be creative and give this delicious salad a try!
- Asian-inspired Cabbage Salad
Quick and easy, this Asian-inspired flavourful cabbage salad with radicchio, apple, fresh herbs and roasted salted peanuts is the ultimate throw-together feel-good salad. You can team the salad with some pork chop, or grilled chicken to create a super speedy and family friendly meal.
- Couscous Salad with Almonds and Raisins
This fresh Middle Eastern-inspired couscous salad features zingy ras el hanout, sumac and herbs on a bed of couscous with raisins – it’s filling, flavoursome and makes for an easy, satisfying meal that's on the table in 30 minutes.
- Persimmon Carpaccio with Parmesan and Pomegranate
Persimmon Carpaccio is easy and simple to make, yet it makes a special and beautiful appetizer for any dinner party. I have paired it with juicy, sweet and tangy pomegranate seeds and golden brown earthy pine nuts for the extra aroma and flavour, but feel free to use walnuts or hazelnuts. Parmesan can be substituted with Feta, or Burrata. You can also drizzle some fig-infused balsamic vinegar over for a richer, more complex sweetness. I didn't peel tomato-shaped fuyu persimmons as the skin is edible, but you might want to peel them if using heart-shaped hachiya persimmons.
- Couscous with Lamb, Dates and Roasted Pumpkin
This is an easy, nutrient-dense and delicious salad that's satisfying enough to have as a complete meal with protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and healthy fat and will fuel you for whatever comes your way. If you want to make this vegetarian, but still want to have some protein, swap chickpeas for ground lamb. This salad also combines, roasted pumpin, fresh herbs, dates, pomegranate to really elevate the flavour and texture.
- Tuna Salad with Green Peas and Tomatoes
Simple, budget-friendly, quick to make, tasty and wholesome - this tuna and green pea salad ticks all the boxes. Green peas, baby tomatoes and red bell pepper are packed with vitamins, low in calories and add beautiful colours! So, what's not to love? Serve it as a light lunch or side salad.
- Radicchio Arugula Salad with Figs, Walnuts and Fresh Goat Cheese
This simple bittersweet Fall salad with arugula, radicchio, fresh figs and walnuts is a lovely light starter or side dish, and surely will liven up any meal. The honey vinaigrette takes a few minutes to make and very versatile. It delivers lots of wonderful flavour, but won't overpower the salad. The recipe is a great base for other combinations of oil (avocado oil), vinegar (red wine or apple cider vinegar), and syrups (maple or date syrup). You can either use the dressing immediately, or you can make it a couple of days in advance of serving.
- Baby Cos and Crouton Salad with Smoky Tahini Dressing
This simple and easy baby cos salad with crispy onion bread croutons and smoky tahini dressing is perfect as an appetizer or even as a light lunch. If you want to get fancy, top the salad with roasted chicken, steak, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, or chickpeas. The salad is also extremely versatile. It calls for baby cos lettuce, but feel free to use your favorite greens.
- Tomato Egg Salad with Parsley Pepita Pesto
An easy, low-calorie and protein rich recipe that works as a starter or light lunch. It's great to serve the family on a lazy weekend. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this salad in minutes! A delicious parsley and radish top pesto dressing brings sweet ripe cherry tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs perfectly together. Homemade pesto is for sure fresher and more tasty than store-bought varieties, but if you are short on time, it's perfectly fine to use a good store-bought one.
- Sesame Green Bean Chicken Salad
Crispy-tender green beans, delicate shredded chicken, a creamy addictive sesame dressing: this simple, deliciously healthy and flavour-packed salad makes a perfect, almost-effortless summer meal.
- Orangedew Melon and Pomegranate Salad with Caper Berries
A sweet, bright, vibrant summer salad that is fresh, refreshing and delicious! If you are feeling fancy, add some prosciutto and mozzarella to make a light lunch. Orange Dew melon is a hybrid cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew. It has a smooth, thin yellow skin and a creamy orange interior that is both juicy and sweet, just like cantaloupe. You can use any kind of melon that you prefer for the recipe.
- Feta and Watermelon Salad Stack
Salty and sweet, this refreshing stacked watermelon Feta salad with toasted pine nuts and raspberry balsamic syrup is almost too pretty to eat. It would make a great summer time appetizer, a fun snack, or a side dish in place of regular side salad that will please people of all ages. You can slice watermelon and Feta into rectangles, squares or hearts of any size you prefer.
- Nectarine Pomegranate Salad with Soft Goat Cheese
Make salad less boring and more enjoyable with this vibrant bright summer salad tossed with sweet juicy nectarines, pomegranate seeds and soft goat cheese.
- Chicken and Cucumber Salad with Carrot Top Pesto
This hearty everyday salad is a lean-protein powerhouse thanks to chicken and kidney beans. You can also use black beans, chickpeas or edamame instead. Carrot top pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Carrot tops are high in vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. Use them as you would parsley, or in place of parsley in recipes. You might not need all the pesto, the rest will keep for a week in an airtight jar in the fridge.
- Beef Liver Salad with Arugula, Gooseberries and Apricots
The beef liver is cooked to be really tender, wonderfully succulent and pairs perfectly with the arugula and fruit salad. The liver is really fantastic for you and filled with essential vitamins and minerals (Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Copper and Choline) your body needs.
- Persian Cucumber Salad with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Za'atar
Take the humble cucumbers to new heights with this easy, refreshing salad tossed with smoked paprika vinaigrette and sprinkled with a homemade za'atar. Any cucumber will do in this salad, but I just love the mini thin-skinned Persian variety. It's perfect as a side for an outdoor grill.
- Lamb’s Lettuce with Sesame Crusted Feta
This simple salad featuring lamb's lettuce and warm, salty, and tangy Feta cheese encased in a crispy golden sesame crust. Lamb’s lettuce, also known as corn salad, has a mild, almost nutty flavour.
- Crumbed Meatballs with Green Pea Salad
A deliciously different way to enjoy meatballs. Beef mince (or any other kinds of mince), Parmesan cheese and herbs are formed into meatballs, coated in breadcrumbs, fried and served with a baby Romaine lettuce and pea salad tossed with a herb dressing. The crumbed meatballs are crunchy on the outside and so tender and tasty on the inside.
- Crunchy Vegetable Wraps with Green Pea Dip
Veggie wraps are fun and easy to make, ideal as a snack and a perfect alternative to bread when you're trying to lower your carb intake. They are grain-free, gluten-free, fiber-packed and totally customizable! Besides lettuce, you can use chard, kale, and collard greens to make these wraps too. I am using mint and green pea dip, but you could try any spreads and sauces you enjoy--try traditional hummus, guacamole, peanut sauce or ranch.
- Toasted Buckwheat, Blistered Grape and Herb Salad
Fancy a salad for your next meal? Try this superfood buckwheat salad. It's nutritious, tasty and incredibly satisfying. Combined with different sorts of fresh herbs, blistered red grapes, pomegranate seeds and a lemony smoky cumin dressing, this salad really brings this pseudo grain to life!
- Fleischsalat aus Rinderzunge Beef Tongue Salad
Fleischsalat is a classic German meat salad made with sausage, pickles and tossed with a mayonnaise dressing. They are often eaten with some German bread or Brötchen / buns.
- Spring Salad with Cod Liver and Toum
The salad recipe is simple and fast, especially if have made garlic sauce and boiled eggs a day before. Cod liver requires absolutely no preparation, just open the tin and it is ready to be added to the salad.
- Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs
A lighter, easier take on creamy potato salad, this recipe uses organic canned chickpeas in place of potatoes and a dressing made with Greek yoghurt and homemade olive oil mayonnaise. It's mega creamy, delicious and really easy to make. You can add lots of other ingredients to this salad, it's really versatile. Bell peppers, cherry radishes, cucmber, apples, and hard-boiled eggs are all great as the add-ins. You might not need all the dressing. The leftover can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Tomato Salad with Fourme d'Ambert and Fresh Herbs
A refreshing and delicious everyday salad with a mix of tomatoes and fourme d'ambert - one of France's oldest and most-prized cheeses, dressed with a simple truffle vinaigrette.
- Spicy Asian Chicken Salad
A delicious and light chicken salad that ain't drowning in mayo and perfect for leftover roasted chicken. The fun part of this salad is the spicy sesame dressing, which would be good for soba noodle salad too. It is simple, tangy and so delicious! The salad is packed with flavour and high in protein that keeps you satisfied and keep the calories low.
- Pearl Barley Salad with Wild Garlic Pesto
This storecupboard grain with its nutty flavour and chewy texture makes a great alternative to rice or couscous in this filling and delicious salad teamed with red onion, sweet juicy orange, ripe grape tomatoe and a wild garlic pesto. This salad make a great side dish for some roasted chicken or even main meal salad.
- Butter Lettuce Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
With tender butter lettuce, earthy pine nuts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy nutty tahini dressing, this lettuce salad is a delicious and healthy feast!
- White Bean, Cevapcici and Tomato Salad
White bean, cevapcici and tomato salad is a simple but tasty food that is very quick and easy to prepare and bursting with flavours. It is perfect for a lunch or supper with your family.
- Tomato Salad with Kiwi and Crunchy Capers
The combination of tomatoes, kiwi and crisp fried capers might sound odd, but it worked like a charm. I use a mix of dark coloured heirloom tomato and regular grape and cherry tomatoes, but any quality tomatoes will work just as fine. Feel free to throw in some avocado for an extra boost of potassium. The salad is light, fresh and full of flavour. Serve it as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to meat.
- Belgian Endive Salad with Pecans and Honey Dijon Dressing
The blend of Belgian endive (aka chicory or witloof), fresh herbs, red chilli pepper and roasted pecans makes a colourful and refreshing salad. I would have added some pomegranate seeds for the colour and sweetness if I had some.
- Red Cabbage Salad with Pears and Pine Nuts
Thinly sliced red cabbage is tossed together with red onion, pears, pomegranate seeds and toasted pine nuts dressed with a simple mustard vinaigrette. It's crunchy, zesty, colourful and ridiculously easy and quick to make.
- Cabbage, Blueberry and Maple glazed Walnut Salad
Light, fruity, crisp and delicious, this cabbage salad with maple glazed walnuts and buttermilk dressing is insanely easy and quick to throw together. It's great alongside any meat (roasted duck or pork shoulder) or you can keep it simple and just add in some crispy bacon. Pointed cabbage is sweeter and more tender than ordinary cabbage. You can use savoy or Chinese cabbage instead.
- Smoked Rainbow Trout Salad
A healthy, convenient and super quick dinner with just a few of fresh and good-for-you ingredients. You may add some boiled potatoes if you're looking for a salad that's a little bit more filling. Give it a twist and use smoked mackerel instead of trout. Throw in some fruits and nuts if you wish.
- Cucumber Avocado Tartare with Parma Ham
Prosciutto di Parma is complemented by creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, fresh herbs and a very flavourful Dijon-caper dressing. The tartare can be plated using a ring mould or simply eaten in a bowl. Serve these up with your favourite crackers or thin crusty bread.
- Egg Salad with Cherry Radish and Chives
Perfectly hard-boiled eggs with fresh chives and cherry radish in the creamy Dijon mayonnaise dressing make for one amazing salad. This salad recipe comes together in just minutes if you have some hard-boiled eggs left in the fridge. This simple delicious egg salad recipe that can be enjoyed just as it is, or turned into a delicious sandwich using your favourite bread or served with crackers over a bed of seasonal greens.
- Black Rice Goat Cheese Salad with Mango and Sweet Pointed Pepper
Black rice cooked in homemade broth, topped with goat cheese (or your favourite cheese), mango and sweet pointed pepper with a simple dressing made with red wine vinegar, date syrup and avocado oil, for a delicious, healthy, flavourful, and gluten free Fall meal! You can serve this as a side along with some grilled meat or fish.
- Plum Arugula Salad with Maple Curry Vinaigrette
Fresh and peppery arugula is topped with ripe, juicy plums, grape tomatoes, spiced pumpkin seeds and toasted pine nuts with a maple curry vinaigrette. Simple, delicious and flavourful--what's not to love? If desired, add a salty, creamy and chunky blue cheese or a few slices of mild, soft rinded uniquely tangy goat cheese to make it more satisfying and exciting. I used red plums here, but it would work with most plums.
- Chicken Pak Choi Salad with Greek Yoghurt Dressing
Chicken breast from the roasted chicken (homemade or storebought) tossed with a Greek yoghurt dressing for a fuss free, midweek meal that's high in protein, big on flavour and low in calorie. Enjoy it in a sandwich, wrap, or over a bed of pak choi greens or lettuce.
- Haricots Verts and Freekeh with Tahini Dressing
A high-fiber whole grain, freekeh (Grünkern) is spelt that's harvested while still soft, young and green, then sun-dried and smoked. It is very rich in nutrients and perfect as a side dish like rice, for salads, cold or warm, and the freekeh flour makes fantastic bread.
- Cantaloupe Ribbons and Chorizo Salad
This is a refreshing salad with an amazing combo of sweet, juicy cantaloupe, intriguing spicy smoky chorizo, and distinctly peppery rocket salad, dressed simply with olive oil.
- Coconut Chicken Salad with Mango
For an appetiser that's bursting with freshness and packed full of flavour, you can't go past these Asian inspired lettuce cups with coconut milk poached chicken and mango salad. Poaching chicken breast in lemongrass-coconut milk ensures that it's tender, moist and flavourful. With sweet juicy mangoes and a sweet tangy lime dressing, this salad will be a guaranteed hit with your family.
- Stacked Pear Salad
This simple salad has a perfect mix of bitter peppery arugula, creamy, pungent blue cheese and crunchy walnuts dressed in a sweet tangy vinaigrette and nestled in layers of juicy, sweet Conference pears. The star of this Autumn salad is a whole pear that's been sliced and stacked - a fun way to make salads more exciting and tempting. Devour this salad as a light meal or serve it alongside grilled steak or fatty salmon.
- Tomato and Peach Salad With Whipped Goat Cheese
Sweet ripe peaches and tomatoes team up with creamy whipped goat cheese in this bright colourful summer salad tossed with a simple vinaigrette. It's sweet and savoury, creamy and fruity, works great as a starter, a side or a light summer meal. If you want to make it more filling, add some beans, lentils or crunchy garlic croutons.
- Watermelon Caprese Skewers with Basil Vinaigrette
Traditional Caprese salad is made with sweet ripe tomatoes and originates from the Isle of Capri, Italy. This is a fun twist on the traditional Caprese salad using watermelon instead of tomatoes. It is super easy to put together and makes an easy last-minute appetizer.
- Cantaloupe Olive Salad with Mint Lime Dressing
A wonderful combination of fruit and lettuce with a mint lime dressing. This salad makes an ideal accompaniment to cold or smoked meats and poultry. As well as being fresh, light and tasty, this salad is incredibly easy to make. Truly a refreshing summer delight! If you prefer, you can substitute honeydew or watermelon for cantaloupe.
- Lettuce Wedge Salad with Bacon and Sour Cream Dressing
Lettuce wedge salad is one of the easiest salads to make! It’s crunchy, smoky, juicy and so delicious with a rich, tangy sour cream dressing. Serve it on its own or as a side with a grilled steak or chicken. Both bacon and the dressing can be prepared one day ahead. Iceberg lettuce can be substituted with romaine lettuce.
- Cucumber and Cilantro Salad with Ginger Garlic Dressing
Cool, refreshing and delicious...a little side salad with a lot of flavour is an excellent accompaniment to any grilled meat or seafood that your whole family will love.
- Pan-fried Halloumi with Gooseberries and Mint
Perfect for nibbling, or as a starter with a few drizzles of sweet tangy raspberry balsamic glaze and quality olive oil, these pan-fried Halloumi cheese are crisp, sticky, chewy and totally delicious. It is best served warm and you can complement it with different kinds of seasonal fruit, fresh mint or oregano leaves. Once it cools down, halloumi will get rubbery again. It can be reheated slightly, but the taste and texture won't be the same.
- Lollo Bianco Salad with smoked Wild Salmon and Berries
Want a quick and easy meal option that’s light, nutritious but also flavourful and tasty? Try this colourful and deliciously healthy low-cal, low-carb, gluten-free salad that you can throw together in just 5 minutes, is loaded with smoked wild salmon– an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and sweet juicy summer berries. For the extra crunchiness, I have added some sesame coated peanuts, but it's totally optional and you can certainly use other nuts or seeds.
- Frisée Salad with Blue Cheese, Avocado and Soft-boiled Eggs
This keto friendly, gluten-free, deliciously healthy and different salad is full of flavour and texture and makes a stunning salad starter for any festive occasion or as a light, yet satisfying workday dinner. If you don't find this distinctive curly lettuce in your grocery store, just pick up some salad mixes, like mesclun or your favourite mix of baby greens.
- Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Gorgonzola
Juicy, sweet watermelon adds a burst of colour and freshness to this simple cucumber and Gorgonzola salad. Enjoy it as an appetizer or pair it along with some burger patties or grilled chicken for a healthy summer feast. Use rich and tangy Feta or milder goat cheese instead if you ain't fance for sharper blue cheese.
- Spring Salad with Surimi and Blackberries
Vibrant, colourful and fresh..this is a tasty way to enjoy some seasonal salads and berries. Surimi is made with white fish (for example pollock or cod) with flavour similar to that of crab, shrimp, lobster and other shellfish. You can easily replace them with some scallops or prawns here.
- Red Cabbage Persimmon Salad with Serrano Ham
This vibrant delicious winter salad combines the crisp crunch of red cabbage and toasted pumpkin seeds with the sweetness of seasonal persimmon. The salty, rich, air-cured spanish ham gives a touch of class to this simple salad. You can replace it with prosciutto.
- Hokkaido Capsicum Salad with Pomegranate and Ginger Pumpkin Vinaigrette
This is a healthy, colourful autumn salad, featuring the fresh flavours of Hokkaido pumpkin, green capsicum and pomegranate. The ginger pumpkin vinaigrette prepared with avocado oil and sweetened with date syrup takes just minutes to prepare and will make any autumn salad pop with flavour.
- Red Rice Salad with Green Beans, Mushrooms and Sardines
Chewy, nutty, nutritious, this delicious red rice salad is perfect for outdoor eating on those hot summer days. It is great served with grilled beef, chicken or fish and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day. It actually tastes much better the next day. The nutty, earthy flavour and crunchy, firm texture of red rice elevate the dish instantly, but you can use any brown rice in its place.
- Radish Tomato Salad with Celery Leaves and Walnuts
Light, fresh, and delicious...here is the recipe for radish salad, a simple summer treat that requires minimum preparation. Daikon radish has a mild flavour and adds great texture and crunch to a salad.You can also add some mango or stone fruit to make this salad fruity and sweet.
- Black Radish Salad with Radicchio and Cucumber
A platter of cucumber, black radish and radicchio topped with black sesame seeds and tossed with a homemade yoghurt dressing. Add a few olives and some crumbled Feta or Cheddar bites and you have a complete meal.
- Middle Eastern-style Brussels Sprout Salad
Baharat, Arabic for 'spice', is an aromatic spice blend used in Middle Eastern cuisine. What spices are included in the blend vary geographically, but you can generally expect black pepper, coriander, paprika, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, cloves, and cinnamon. It is used as the seasoning for beef, lamb, chicken, seafood, and vegetables as well a dry rub or marinade.
- Lamb's Lettuce Salad with Persimmon, Macadamia and Chicken
Lamb's lettuce, also known as corn salad or mâche, has a distinctive, tangy, nutty flavour and soft texture. It is delicious in salads or soups. This beautiful winter green is packed with water and beta-caroten. It is best during the months of early summer through to autumn, but will grow well into early winter. Named after its resemblance in shape and size to lamb's tongue.
- Baby Spinach Radicchio Salad with Baby Beets and Goat Cheese
This is a simple yet very delicious and healthy salad. Radicchio has a bold, somewhat bitter taste that pairs really well with the sweetness of baby beets, tenderness of baby spinach and complex flavours of goat milk cheddar.
- Warm Beef Heart Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette
Beef heart is an inexpensive and flavourful meat that does not taste like organ meat, but rather like a lean cut of steak. It is more dense with a higher nutrient content and additional protein. Beef heart contains all essential amino acids, zinc, selenium and phosphorus. It has more than double the elastin and collagen than other cuts of meat and a highly concentrated source of coenzyme Q10. The beef heart is versatile and easy to prepare. It does well to either quick stirfry or long stewing.
- Stirfried Brussels Sprouts with Beluga Lentils
Brussels sprouts flourish this time of year. Put this hearty winter veggie and beluga lentils together in this delicious and nutritious vegetarian meal tossed with a simple balsamic vinegar dressing.
- Beluga Lentil Salad with Padrón Peppers and Sweet Potatoes
This feel-good salad with two of my favorite things, lentils and sweet potatoes, partnered with heirloom peppers and sundried tomatoes to create a dish that's filling, healthy and delicious. By providing both high fiber and protein, the lentils make this salad filling enough to be a meal by itself or a side dish with your favourite grilled chicken or salmon.
- Tri-colour Quinoa with Pineapple and Miso Salmon
Miso-glazed salmon and quinoa combined with fresh pineapple, pine nuts and salad greens to make a delicious, light but satisfying weeknight meal. I use red miso, which is typically made from soya beans fermented with barley or other grains, in the marinade for the salmon. Replace it with rice or soya based white miso instead if you need to go gluten free. You could use rice, kaniwa, or farro instead of quinoa.
- Heart-shaped Purple Cabbage Salad with Chickpea Tofu
Add a burst of colour to your plate with this crunchy, healthful, and delicious Heart-shaped Purple Cabbage Salad with Chickpea Tofu.
- Ruby Chard Salad with Walnuts and Cranberries
This salad is a healthful, easy, and fast way to prepare different types of chard. Keep it vegan or add crumbled Feta, blue or goat cheese, which pair really well with earthy sweetness of bright, vibrant ruby or rhubarb chard.
- Heart Shaped Cabbage Slaw with Zucchini and Pinenuts
A simple homemade slaw salad of heart-shaped cabbage, onion, grapes and pine nuts with a white balsamic dressing. Light, and full of crispy texture and fresh flavours.
- Blood Orange and Fennel Salad with Bacon Bits and Macadamia
Refreshingly crunchy Romaine lettuce leaves, sweet tangy blood oranges, and fennel bulb with its unique mildly licorice-like flavour are topped with honey roasted macadamia nuts and crispy bacon bits, then dressed with black cumin oil and lemon juice.
- Harissa Carrot Ribbon Salad with Roquefort
Create an amazing side dish with this simple carrot salad with blue cheese and fresh herbs. A simple vegetable peeler turns carrots into beautifully thin ribbons, then marinated in a hot, garlicky, lemony and mildly sweet dressing. Try it with roasted chicken, fish or even tofu if you prefer a meatless meal.
- Vegan Persimmon Pear Salad with Walnuts
Lamb’s lettuce (or arugula or baby spinach) combines perfectly with sweet juicy pears and crunchy walnuts in this simple classic winter salad. If you prefer, apples can be used instead of pears. This simple salad is complimentary to a variety of meat dishes or pan seared tempeh if you want to keep it vegan.
- Thai Curry Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Chickpea and Pomegranate
A Thai-inspired, Paleo friendly salad that's perfect for the holiday season because of its festive colours and wonderful flavours. It's mildly spicy, gluten-free, and makes a hearty vegetarian main course salad or the perfect side dish for grilled meat or seafood. You can also crumble in some feta, but it is very delicious just as it is.
- Vegan Roast Pumpkin and Black Rice Salad with Pine Nuts
This vegan, gluten free salad, made with black forbidden rice, hokkaido pumpkin, red onions, parsley, Romaine lettuce, pine nuts and pomegranate seeds, has a unique mellow-sweet taste. The rich nutty, earthy flavour of black rice pairs really well with the bright acidity of white balsamic vinaigrette. If you can't find forbidden rice, use wild rice instead.
- 5 Spice Chicken, Broccoli and Dukkah Salad
Try this fresh, simple and flavour-packed 5 spice chicken and broccoli salad with a green sauce made with avocado and Greek yoghurt for a satisfying, low-calorie and gluten-free meal.
- Kale, Fig and Pear Salad with Perga
Loaded with autumny fruits, vitamin-rich kale, and food of the Gods: perga, then dressed with a balsamic blanc vinaigrette, is truly a nutritional powerhouse. If you want to make it vegan, use cashews or other nuts in place of perga.
- Feta Salad with Blueberry and Grape
Salty Greek feta and sweet juicy berries and grapes are a match made in heaven. This crowd-pleasing Greek inspired salad with ouzo flavoured dressing goes perfectly with any grilled meat or as a vegetarian dish with some crusty garlic bread or grilled pita.
- Cherry Tomato Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts and Blueberries
This easy and tasty summer salad is simple to make and ready in just 15 minutes. It is bright and colourful, and bursting with flavour thanks to fig balsamic vinegar syrup and flaxseed oil. The toasted pine nuts add an extra special touch to this vibrant cherry tomato salad, that you can make all year round, but tastes the best when tomatoes are at their peak in summer.
- Vegan Kaniwa Salad with White Asparagus
Kaniwa pairs perfectly with white asparagus and pomegranate seeds for this deliciously nutty and light salad that is great for spring and summer! Kaniwa does not need to be rinsed before cooking because kaniwa is free from saponins, the soapy-flavoured chemicals in quinoa.
- Asparagus Ribbon Salad with Apricots and Black Cumin Seeds
This is an incredibly easy and tasty way to prepare one of my favorite spring vegetables — asparagus! You can pair this delicate ribboned asparagus apricot salad with some homemade bread for a light and delicious lunch.Feel free to substitute white asparagus for green one.
- Spring Salad with Flaxseed Oil Vinaigrette
This is a very simple yet delicious springtime salad with tender lollo bionda, chickpeas, white asparagus tips, pine nuts and fresh berries tossed in a flaxseed oil dressing.
- White Asparagus Salad with Radish Vinaigrette
This white asparagus salad is made with cherry radishes, hard-boiled egg, and fresh herbs--a typical German spring recipe that's ready in no time. Try it served with some garlic bread or croutons. Omit the eggs if you want to make it vegan. White asparagus can be difficult to locate if you are not in Europe, simply use green variety.
- Harissa Asparagus Salad with Baby Beetroot and Strawberry
Roasting asparagus brings out these spring vegetable's inherent sweetness with a hint of heat from harissa spice mix. As well as adding bright, vibrant colour to your meals, this delicious salad is vegan and gluten-free too.
- Pardina Lentil Salad with Purple Potato and Snow Peas
The Pardina lentil, also known as 'Spanish Brown', has a distinctive nutty flavor, and it holds its shape well after being cooked, making it perfect for salads. Easy to prepare, delicious, and hearty, this salad is substantial enough to work as a complete meal, but also great as a healthy side dish with some chicken or seafood.
- Marinated Red Cabbage Slaw with Pine Nuts and Leek
A light, crunchy and refreshing coleslaw made with red cabbage, leek, cranberries and pine nuts, tossed with a simple yet great Balsamic vinaigrette. It is a perfect accompaniment to almost any hearty meat dish.
- Quinoa Kaniwa Salad with Pomegranate and Kale
Both quinoa and kaniwa are mineral-rich, protein-packed and naturally gluten-free. They are technically seeds, or so-called pseudograins, but they share many of the nutritional properties of whole grains. These two protein powerhouses are rooted in South America, and both cooked and eaten like a grain and can be subbed into recipes that call for rice and couscous. The main difference when cooking quinoa and kaniwa is that kaniwa does not need to be rinsed before cooking because kaniwa is free from saponins, the soapy-flavoured chemicals in quinoa.
- White Radish Salad with Shrimp and Truffles
This salad recipe, which gets an earthy boost from the addition of truffles and lean tasty protein from shrimp, is deliciously juicy and crunchy and the perfect way to get a load of veggies in with amazing flavour and to enjoy the incredible health benefits of the radish.
- Butternut Parsley Root Salad with Avocado Dressing
A gluten-free, vegetarian salad loaded with autumn flavours -- raw butternut squash, parsley root, plum, cranberries and a spinach avocado dressing. It's so simple, delicious and perfect for the family gatherings.
- Kaniwa Salad with Roasted Hokkaido and Fig
Kaniwa is, like quinoa, an ancient grain that grows in Peru and Bolivia. It is about half the size of quinoa but otherwise quite similar. It’s an excellent source of protein and amino acids, and exceptionally high in fiber, iron, and calcium and is also gluten-free like quinoa. Enjoy it in salads, soups or as the stuffing. However, one major difference between the two is that kaniwa doesn’t have saponins that gives quinoa a soapy, slightly bitter flavour if not rinsed properly.
- Apple and Kohlrabi Salad with Walnuts and Goji
A crunchy, tangy kohlrabi apple salad with red pepper, goji berries, walnuts and feta cheese in a raspberry-honey vinaigrette. Awesome as a starter or as a light meal on its own.
- Green Bean Peach Salad with Pinenut and Truffle
Peaches and grapes add sweetness to this healthy green bean salad that everyone is sure to love and it gets an earthy boost and richness from the addition of black truffles and buttery pine nuts. The salad has a beautiful contrast of bright colours, textures and flavours and makes a wonderful accompaniment to any meal.
- Chickpea and Cucumber salad with Yoghurt Dressing
Starring homegrown cucumber, this refreshing Greek-style salad is perfect for a fast and fresh side. It is simple to make and packed with flavour and freshness.
- Oakleaf Salad with Feta, Blackberries and Apricots
Mild, sweet and delicate oakleaf lettuce pairs wonderfully with slightly bitter radicchio, salty Feta, juicy fruits and paprika cashews in this easy healthy salad. Substitute lollo rosso for red oak leaf lettuce and leave out Feta or use some smoked tofu instead if you want to keep it vegan.
- Beluga Lentil Zottarella Salad with Fresh Turmeric Vinaigrette
Tiny, black and round with a rich earthy flavour and chewy texture, beluga lentils are named for the caviar they resemble. They hold their shape and firm texture when cooked, making them a good choice for salads. You can easily replace them with French green lentils. Fresh turmeric is the star in this anti-inflammatory dressing that adds incredible flavour and texture to this comforting salad.
- Black Quinoa, Red Lentil and Green Asparagus Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
Enjoy a delicious quinoa spring salad with lentil and asparagus. It's bursting with flavour thanks to pine nuts, walnut oil and raspberry vinegar. Good-quality vinegar and walnut oil make all the difference in this dressing. If you don't have black quinoa, regular white one will work just great.
- Belgian Endive Tuna Salad with Kale Avocado Dressing
A super simple, light and refreshing Belgian endive and tuna salad with a kale avocado dressing. Great as a starter, finger food or even a light dinner. If you're not a fan of canned tuna, just replace it with roasted chicken or Feta.
- Fresh Pepper Salsa
This is a tomato-less salsa made with crunchy, juicy bell peppers and tangy, sweet pomegranate. You can serve this salsa with crackers, burgers or roasted chicken.
- Beetroot and Persimmon Salad
This delicious, heart-healthy salad brings a stunning display of vibrant colour to your holiday table. It also offers an array of anti-inflammatory benefits from nutrient-dense red beets, pomegranate, and sweet sunny persimmons. It's naturally gluten-free, and vegan.
- Persimmon Kale Salad with Sesame Seed Oil Dressing
Juicy, sweet persimmons and hearty, fibrous kale are a surprising pair that make a healthy, fruity and delicious salad, which pairs well with a sesame balsamic dressing.
- Mache Salad with Lentils and Figs
A hearty meatless salad that combines distinctive, tender mâche leaves, also know as corn salad or lamb's lettuce, sweet ripe fresh figs and mild, hearty lentils, which makes this salad particularly satisfying.
- Mango and Avocado Salad with Pomegranate and Dukkah
A colourful, festive and deliciously healthy vegetarian salad in a simple citrusy dressing inspired by Brooklyn Supper. It is a mix of sweet, juicy mango and pomegranate seeds, peppery arugula, creamy avocado and crunchy dukkah. It's very easy to make and offers a wealth of texture and antioxidants. For an extra dose of protein, you can add some chicken or prawns to the salad.
- Quinoa Pilaf with Raspberries, Hazelnuts and Dried Barberries
A delicious and easy quinoa (naturally gluten free and a good source of complete protein) pilaf with raspberries, parsley, toasted hazelnuts, and dried barberries. It is great on its own as a meatless meal or as a colourful side with some roasted chicken or smoked fish.
- Curried Red Quinoa Salad with Peas and Cod
This Indian-inspired semi-vegetarian salad features red quinoa, a nutrients-packed seed that is harvested from goosefoot plant, green peas and cod fish. It is very easy to make and is naturally gluten free. Quinoa can be replaced with couscous or bulgar here and feel free to use tofu instead of fish if you are a true vegetarian or vegan.
- Green Bean Raspberry Salad with Walnuts and Herbs de Provence
The green beans are blanched to crisp-tender and tossed with a mix of garlic, olive oil, and Herbs de Provence. It is perfect for a starter or side dish that goes well with nearly any main and takes no more than 20 minutes to prepare.
- Einkorn Blackberry Salad with Garam Masala Vinaigrette
For this simple, healthy, light yet incredibly satisfying salad, nutty, chewy ancient einkorn berries-the most primitive of any wheat on earth are blended with fresh blackberries, roasted peanuts, and herbs and tossed in a garam masala vinaigrette. It makes a great meal and also a perfect side for some roasted chicken. If preferable, you can substitute spelt or emmer for the einkorn.
- Summer Salad with Goji Berries and Poppy Peach Vinaigrette
This fresh, colourful summer salad with a vibrant fruity vinaigrette is quick and easy, and the perfect way to enjoy all the produce that's in season now. Antioxidant-rich goji berries add a note of exotic sweetness to this light summery salad. If goji berries aren't your thing, you can always swap them out for dried cranberries or cherries.
- Quinoa Chicken Salad with Lemon Balm Walnut Vinaigrette
A wholesome quinoa salad with chicken breast leftover, bell pepper, and arugula tossed with a lemon balm walnut vinaigrette. It is quick and easy to make and equally good warm or cold.
- Rocket Salad with Grapefruit and Black Olives
Juicy, slightly sour ruby grapefruit, with peppery rocket leaves as a base, and black olives dressed with a combination of balsamic bianco vinegar and olive oil, then sprinkled with some chopped pistachios. If you are not a fan of rocket leaves, lamb's lettuce would be great for this salad too.
- Roasted Chicken Salad with Pear and Walnuts
A really easy salad recipe with leftover roasted chicken, pears, toasted walnut halves and rocket leaves gently tossed with a simple white balsamic vinaigrette. Serve it with bread or roasted potatoes.
- Warm Roast Potato Salad with Black Forest Bacon
Potato salads make the perfect accompaniment to many meat dishes or a delicious and hearty meal on their own. I personally prefer the roasted potatoes instead of usual boiled one for my potato salads as it intensifies the flavour. If you can't find the smoky black forest bacon, use regular bacon.
- Chickpea Salad with Feta and Sundried Tomatoes
This chickpea salad is tasty and healthy, high in fiber, protein and full of flavours! Tossed with sundried tomatoes and reduced fat feta cheese, perfect for a light but filling lunch.
- Orange and Fennel Salad
This simple, refreshing salad features the fragrant, and slightly sweet fennel, fresh and juicy orange, crunchy Romaine lettuce and carrot. Make it as a side salad, or enjoy it as a light lunch with some homemade bread.
- Pomelo Salad
This is an incredibly refreshing and tasty salad that combines together sweet pomelo, peanuts, toasted coconut and sesame seeds tossed in a spicy dressing
- Orange Beetroot Salad
A delicious and simple salad with fresh oranges and quality vacuum packed cooked beetroot served with orange caper dressing. d makes The contrast of colours makes the salad extremely appetizing and pleasing.
- Pear Salad with Walnuts
This pear salad is really simple, and it is only as delightful and delicious as the ingredients you use. Juicy sliced pears, peppery arugula lettuce (or lamb's lettuce, actually almost all kinds of lettuce will work), sweet sharp red onion rings, and crunchy toasted walnuts, are all tossed with a creamy maple-yogurt dressing. I used Anjou pear, but again, any other types of pears, like Bartlett, or Nashi, would all work fine. Serve the salad with some homemade bread and a glass of young and crisp white, like Pinot Grigio.
- Roasted Butternut Pumpkin with Chickpeas and Rocket Salad
Pumpkins say AUTUMN like nothing else. Regardless of how you prepare them, they add flavours and seasonal flair to most meals, and moreover, bringing pumpkins to your table is a recipe for fun and togetherness. Let's make this colourful season more memorable with more pumpkins!
- Chicken Papaya Salad with Herb Parmesan Vinaigrette
Papaya--"Fruit of the Angels", is a nutritional tropical fruit that is packed with vitamins. Not only does the fruit aid in digestion, it is also full of vitamins A, C and E, which are three powerful antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol and prevents heart disease. Some papaya extracts are even used to treat sports injuries and muscle strains. Papaya is a great ingredient to use for wrinkle prevention.
- Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Goat cheese, sometimes called chevre, is a cheese product made from the milk of goats. Goat cheese comes in a wide variety of forms, although the most common is a soft, easily spread cheese.
- Mung Bean Jelly
Mung bean starch, which is extracted from ground mung beans, is used to make transparent cellophane noodles (also known as bean thread noodles, bean threads, glass noodles, fen si (粉絲), tung hoon, miến, bún tàu, or bún tào).
- Chinese Cold Sesame Noodles
This is a cold noodle dish consisting of vegetables (usually bean sprouts or cucumber) and pasta (I love to use spaghetti) topped with sesame sauce. It is unbelievably easy to prepare and tastes very good.
- Lamb’s Lettuce Salad with Mango and Avocado
Lamb’s Lettuce, (Feldsalat auf Deutsch), also sometimes called field or corn salad, has a slightly nutty, tangy flavor. Like many zesty-flavored foraged greens, lamb's lettuce has a high nutritional value.
- Charlotte Potato Salad
Charlotte' is a very popular salad variety which produces pear-shaped, yellow skinned waxy potatoes with creamy-yellow flesh. They are full of flavour and delicious either hot or cold.
- Nudelsalat German Noodle Salad
Noodle salad will perfect your picnic basket, as it makes feeding a crowd as easy as it is tasty!
- Tuna Feta Salad
A bowl of bright summer flavours that's suitable for all the favourite seasonal vegetables.
- Chicken Salad with Garlic Vinaigrette
It is important that all salad leaves be thoroughly rinsed to remove any grit, as well as residues of pesticide. Just as important is to dry the salad leaves well so that the dressing will not be diluted. Dress salad just before serving, otherwise the leaves will wilt and become unpleasantly soggy.
- Pineapple Apple Salsa
A delicious blend of fresh pineapple, apples, tomatoes, onions and rock leaves makes up this sweet, spicy and tangy fruit salsa. Enjoy them as a snack with some taco chips or serve with an array of seafood.
- Black-eyed Pea Salad with Prosciutto
A black-eyed pea salad with Prosciutto, sundried tomatoes, pepperrocini, red onion, tossed with a simple fresh herb vinaigrette and served on a bed of Belgian endive leaves. You can serve it either as an appetizer or a side dish.
- Gorgonzola Radicchio Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Like arugula, this bright purplish red radicchio has a slightly peppery and bitter taste. It is loaded with nutrients and has no fat or cholesterol. The salad, a perfect blend of sweet, sour, salty and bitter, tastes so crispy, really flavourful, and easy to throw together.
- Minty Grated Raw Beet Salad
Beets are delicious cooked or raw, in salads or soups, as an appetizer or a meatless main course with some couscous. This beet root salad recipe is really easy and tasty, and takes little time to prepare. The dark-green colored leaves with red tones are an excellent source of carotenoids, flavonoid anti-oxidants and vitamin A.
- Radish Salad with Radicchio and Garden Cress
A crispy, juicy, and sweet radish salad with white radish, radicchio, garden cress and a simple vinaigrette.
- Provençal Tomatoes
These easy-to-prepare juicy tomatoes are stuffed with a spicy mix of chilli peppers, finely chopped garlic, herbs and then a layer of grated Parmesan. They are delicious as a side dish or served on a bed of salad as a light lunch.
- Cocktail Tomato Cups with Pesto Bocconcini
A deliciously simple, colourful salad with bite-size balls of fresh mozzarella, homemade ramsons pesto and rocket leaves that can be made in a jiffy. They are ideal as a great finger food or a side salad for barbecue meat.
- Tomato, Olive and Gorgonzola Salad
Fresh, delicious and so easy to make, that you can enjoy a light but satisfying lunch in 5 minutes. If Gorgonzola is way too strong for you, milder Scandinavian blues would be perfect for crumbling over the salad too.
- Smoked Salmon Salad with Potatoes and Crispy Capers
Warm potatoes and smoked salmon are wonderfully harmonious with a creamy, guilt free tzatziki dressing and crispy capers. This simple recipe makes a delicious and luxurious brunch dish served with a glass of unoaked Chardonnay.
- Watermelon and Labneh Salad with Pistachio Dukkah or Sumac
Nothing screams summer quite like a juicy and sweet watermelon. Okay, maybe ice cream. But seriously, forget about vine-ripe tomatoes, sweet corn on the cob, and summer stone fruits, an ice cold slice of sweet watermelon in the hot afternoon is truly a summertime pleasure. This salad is the perfect side to some grilled chicken and brings a fresh sweetness that complements any grilled meat.
- Tomato Onion Salad
There's really nothing simpler than this salad. The colours are really outstanding together. It might not taste as satisfying as a pizza or burger, but it's still good, especially when you use the homegrown tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes would be even better. You can also throw in Feta, or buffalo Mozzarella or your personal favourite cheese. Eat some salads, they are good for you!
- Butterhead Lettuce Salad with Burrata and Caper Dressing
With creamy burrata cheese, crunchy homemade croutons or toasted walnuts, and briney caper dressing, this butterhead lettuce salad is a lovely balance of flavours and textures. The simplest, best salad you'll eat! You can use other types of lettuce or a mix of greens, like arugula, mâche or baby spinach. To enhance even more flavour and textue, throw in some crispy bacon bits to your salad.
- Barley and Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Cashew Dressing
This vibrant barley salad is a great autumn / winter side dish or a simple lunch with great textures and seasonal flavours. Barley, either hulled or pearl, has a low GI, so it will leave you feeling fuller for longer. However, barley is not gluten-free, so feel free to use brown rice, oats or buckwheat instead to meet your dietary needs. If desired, toss the cooked barley with some dried sour cherries or cranberries to add a pop of colour and the pleasant tart sweetness.
- Barley and Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Cashew Dressing
The combination of juicy sweet cherry tomatoes, unique cilantro, briney olives and baby capers together with a simple but refreshing lemon vinaigrette took the flavour of this seafood salad up a notch. If you like calamari, you will enjoy the meaty octopus too.
- Strawberry Asparagus Salad
This delicious strawberry asparagus salad brings together favourite flavours of the season, with a nice tangy white wine dressing, toasted pine nuts, mint and Feta. All these ingredients get along beautifully and super healthy, packed with vitamins and essential nutrients, gluten free, keto and low in calories. White wine vinegar is more mellow and it's perfect for the delicate asparagus and strawberries.
- Kumquat Blackberry Salad
A colourful blend of mixed salad leaves, kumquats, blackberries, chives, toasted pine nuts and a simple lemon maple vinaigrette. Fresh, lightly sweet and a perfect way to enjoy the spring produce. If desired, top salad with some shaved Parmesan or crumbled Feta.
- Kumato Puttanesca Salad
Inspiration for this simple salad comes from the flavours of a popular Neapolitan puttanesca sauce, which usually contains tomatoes, anchovies, garlic and capers. You can make this all year round with any kind of tomatoes you like, but it would make a really good summer salad when tomatoes and fresh herbs are in abundance.
- Eggplant Caponata Salad
Caponata (pronounced ka·puh·naa·tuh)adapted from DELICIOUS, is a classic Sicilian appetizer or side dish mainly made of eggplants, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes with capers and olives. In short, it is a cousin of the French ratatouille and can be served with toasted ciabatta, pasta and to pair with fish. I used long, slender light purple Chinese eggplants, but you can use Lebanese eggplants, white eggplants or regular globe eggplants. This recipe makes a lot but keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Caprese Burger
I bet that you've never had a caprese salad like this before! Grab two oxheart tomatoes, cut them into thirds horizontally and create your own Caprese burger with creamy herb burrata - a fun twist on the classic Italian salad. It's gluten-free and keto-friendly.
- Roasted Purple Potato Wedges with Frankfurt Green Sauce
This distinctive green sauce is a perfect bold partner for those roasted purple potato wedges. This recipe will probably make more green sauce than you need but it is delicious on many things, such as toasted sourdough bread, roasted carrots, pumpkins or bbq chicken.
- Chicken and Egg Salad Tower with Curry Greek Yoghurt Dressing
I use a combo of Greek yoghurt and crème fraîche to make the dressing because I just love the creamy tangy Greek yoghurt. You can use mayonnaise if you like. Curry powder is a wonderful spice blend for adding a depth of flavour to food. Use as much or as little as you like. The chicken and egg salad is delicious as it is or in a sandwich or pita pocket. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.
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Mamma mia quante ricette.
Praticamente una per ogni giorno dell' anno nuovo
Grazie mille e buone feste
,,,Angie, these are a feast for the eyes and palate!
That is a lot of salad to get through! Thanks so much! Happy Holidays!
Wow, I never knew there could be so many ways to make salads, I usually deem them such a boring course, but not anymore. And fun to see that you also have more than 260 different plates in the house LOOOL
Angie, you are simply amazing! I love salads, I don't overeat during the holidays, but I would probably overeat on your salads, they look delicious - all of them! Have a great second day of Christmas!
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Angie uma boa e deliciosa salada é sempre bem vinda depois das festas, quantas saladas diferentes, bjs.
As you say, something for everyone here.
Hello Angie,
Wow, what a collection of pretty and delicious salad recipes.
Thanks for sharing! Take care, have a great day!
Yummy
The choice is so large, impossible to choose one out of the 200+ recipes!
That's quite the wonderful bunch of beautiful and tasty salads!
Perfect post for me! I love salads and will be testing out your recipes!
Gracias por las recetas Te mando un beso.,
My goodness, what riches, Angie! I hope to try one this week.
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