salad Recipes
85 delicious salad recipes from around the world
Coronation Chicken
A classic British dish created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953. This cold chicken salad features tender chicken coated in a creamy, curried mayonnaise with a hint of sweetness from mango chutney and a delightful chew from raisins. Perfect for sandwiches, jacket potatoes, or as part of a buffet.
Ensaladilla Rusa
A classic Spanish potato salad, Ensaladilla Rusa, features tender diced vegetables and flaked tuna bound together with creamy mayonnaise. It's a staple in Spanish tapas bars and a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
Gubbröra (Swedish Anchovy Egg Salad)
Gubbröra, meaning 'old man's mix' or 'gubby's mix,' is a classic Swedish appetizer or side dish, often found on the smörgåsbord. It's a simple yet flavorful blend of chopped hard-boiled eggs, salty anchovies, fresh chives, and a creamy binder, traditionally served on crisp rye bread.
Herring Under Fur Coat (Selyodka Pod Shuboy)
A classic Russian layered salad featuring savory herring beneath a 'fur coat' of colorful, grated vegetables, bound together with creamy mayonnaise. This visually striking dish is a traditional centerpiece for celebrations, especially New Year's Eve.
Horiatiki Salata (Greek Village Salad)
An authentic Greek village salad, featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and a generous slab of feta cheese, all dressed with extra virgin olive oil and fragrant oregano. This salad is traditionally made without lettuce, focusing on the fresh, vibrant flavors of its core ingredients.
Insalata Caprese
Capri salad - fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil with olive oil. Summer perfection.
Insalata Russa
Insalata Russa, or Italian Russian Salad, is a beloved party staple featuring finely diced potatoes, carrots, peas, and pickles suspended in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It's a refreshing and satisfying cold salad perfect for gatherings and holidays.
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
A refreshing and classic Polish cucumber salad, Mizeria is a simple yet flavorful side dish, perfect for summer meals. Thinly sliced cucumbers are lightly salted to draw out excess moisture, then tossed with a creamy dressing of sour cream, fresh dill, and a touch of vinegar and sugar.
Ntakos (Dakos)
A classic Cretan meze, Ntakos features crunchy barley rusks (paximadia) topped with juicy grated tomatoes, creamy feta or mizithra cheese, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and fragrant oregano. It's a refreshing and simple dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer, especially during the summer months.
Olivier Salad
A beloved Russian potato salad, traditionally a centerpiece of New Year's celebrations. This hearty salad features finely diced vegetables, pickles, and a protein, all bound together with creamy mayonnaise.
Pan Bagnat
A classic Niçoise pressed sandwich, featuring a crusty bread roll generously filled with fresh tuna, ripe tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies, and briny olives, all brought together with a flavorful olive oil dressing. Perfect for a picnic or a light meal.
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
A vibrant and rustic Tuscan bread salad, perfect for using up stale bread. Ripe tomatoes, crisp vegetables, fragrant basil, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette come together for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Russian Beet and Bean Vinaigrette Salad (Vinegret)
A vibrant and hearty Russian salad featuring tender cooked root vegetables, protein-rich white beans, and tangy pickled cucumbers, all brought together with a simple oil dressing. This variation of the classic Vinegret is both visually appealing and satisfying.
Salade Lyonnaise
A classic French bistro starter from Lyon, featuring crisp frisée lettuce, savory lardons (bacon), and a perfectly poached egg, all brought together with a warm, tangy vinaigrette. The runny yolk acts as a rich sauce, making this salad both elegant and satisfying.
Salade Niçoise
A classic French composed salad from the Côte d'Azur, featuring perfectly cooked tuna, tender vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, briny olives, and savory anchovies, all brought together with a light vinaigrette. It's a vibrant and satisfying summer meal.
Salat Mimosa (Layered Fish Salad)
A classic Russian layered salad, often served during celebrations, featuring flaky fish, tender vegetables, and creamy mayonnaise, all topped with a vibrant egg yolk "mimosa" garnish.
Seledka Pod Shuboy (Herring Under a Fur Coat)
A classic Russian layered salad featuring savory herring beneath a 'coat' of colorful, grated root vegetables and creamy mayonnaise. It's a festive and iconic dish, especially popular for New Year's celebrations.
Sillsallad (Swedish Herring Salad)
A classic Swedish Sillsallad, a vibrant and flavorful salad featuring pickled herring, tender beets, boiled potatoes, crisp apple, and a creamy dressing. Perfect as a starter or part of a festive smörgåsbord.
Vinegret (Russian Beet Salad)
A vibrant and classic Russian beet salad, Vinegret is a colorful medley of root vegetables, pickles, and a simple oil dressing. It's healthy, satisfying, and its flavors meld beautifully over time, making it even better the next day.
Wurstsalat (German Sausage Salad)
A classic German beer garden staple, this Wurstsalat is a refreshing and simple salad featuring sliced sausage, onions, and pickles tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or a hearty snack.
Piyaz
Turkish white bean salad - white beans with tahini dressing, hard-boiled eggs, and sumac. Antalya specialty.
Ezme
Turkish spicy tomato salad - finely chopped tomatoes with peppers and herbs. Essential meze.
Çoban Salatası
Turkish shepherd's salad - diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers. Ubiquitous side.
Acılı Ezme
Turkish spicy salad - finely chopped tomato, pepper, onion paste. Kebab accompaniment.