salad Recipes
85 delicious salad recipes from around the world
Nα»m Hoa Chuα»i (Vietnamese Banana Flower Salad)
A refreshing and crunchy Vietnamese salad featuring tender shredded banana flower, savory poached chicken, and a medley of fresh herbs, all tossed in a vibrant nuoc cham dressing and topped with crispy peanuts and fried shallots. This dish is a delightful appetizer or light meal.
Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad)
A classic Chinese cold appetizer, Pai Huang Gua features crisp cucumbers smashed to create a rough texture, perfect for absorbing a tangy, savory, and slightly spicy dressing. It's incredibly refreshing and addictive, making it a popular side dish.
Pecel (Javanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce)
A beloved Javanese vegetable salad featuring a vibrant mix of blanched greens and other vegetables, generously coated in a rich, savory, and slightly spicy peanut sambal. This dish is a healthy and satisfying meal, often enjoyed as a light lunch or side dish.
Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad)
A refreshing and flavorful Turkish white bean salad, a specialty from Antalya. This dish features tender white beans tossed with a creamy tahini-lemon dressing, thinly sliced red onion, fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of tangy sumac. Hard-boiled eggs add richness. Best served at room temperature.
Rojak
A vibrant and refreshing Malaysian fruit and vegetable salad, tossed in a rich, sweet, sour, and spicy shrimp paste dressing. This dish offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad)
A refreshing and essential Persian side salad, Salad Shirazi features finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, tossed with a zesty lime and mint dressing. It's known for its vibrant colors and crisp texture.
Som Tam (Thai Green Papaya Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Isaan classic, Som Tam is a pounded green papaya salad bursting with spicy, sour, sweet, and salty flavors. This version is a fundamental representation of this beloved Thai dish.
Sunomono (Japanese Vinegared Cucumber Salad)
A quintessential Japanese side dish, Sunomono features thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a bright, tangy-sweet vinegar dressing. It's incredibly refreshing and serves as an excellent palate cleanser.
Tabbouleh
A vibrant and refreshing Lebanese parsley salad, where fresh herbs, particularly parsley and mint, are the stars, complemented by a small amount of fine bulgur, diced tomatoes, and scallions, all brought together with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.
Yum Makeua Yao (Thai Grilled Eggplant Salad)
A vibrant and smoky Thai salad featuring tender, charred grilled eggplant tossed in a zesty, spicy dressing with hard-boiled eggs and dried shrimp. It's a perfect balance of fresh, savory, and spicy flavors.
Yum Pla Duk Fu (Thai Crispy Catfish Salad)
A vibrant and textural Thai salad featuring fluffy, crispy fried catfish flakes tossed with a zesty green mango and herb dressing. The sourness of the mango, the heat of the chili, and the savory notes of the dressing perfectly complement the light and airy texture of the fried fish.
Yum Talay (Thai Spicy Seafood Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Thai seafood salad featuring a medley of fresh seafood tossed in a zesty and spicy lime dressing. This dish is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy, often enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer.
Yum Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Thai glass noodle salad featuring tender shrimp, savory ground pork, and a zesty, spicy dressing. Perfect as a light main course or a flavorful appetizer.
Yum Wun Sen (Thai Glass Noodle Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Thai glass noodle salad featuring tender shrimp, savory pork, crisp vegetables, and a zesty, spicy dressing. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer.
Classic Caesar Salad
A timeless American classic featuring crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, sharp Parmesan cheese, and a rich, tangy Caesar dressing made with anchovies, garlic, and egg yolk. Originally created in Tijuana, Mexico, this salad has become a beloved staple in American cuisine.
Classic Creamy Coleslaw
A quintessential American BBQ side dish, this creamy coleslaw features crisp shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet mayonnaise-based dressing. It's best served chilled to allow the flavors to meld.
Classic Waldorf Salad
A timeless American classic, the Waldorf Salad features crisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and toasted walnuts, all coated in a light, tangy mayonnaise dressing. Originally created at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Cobb Salad
A classic American chopped salad, famously created at the Brown Derby in Hollywood. It features a vibrant arrangement of ingredients in distinct rows over a bed of crisp greens, typically dressed with a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
Ensalada CΓ©sar Venezolana
A refreshing Venezuelan take on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crisp romaine, a creamy dressing, crunchy croutons, and freshly grated Parmesan. This version often omits anchovies, focusing on the bright, tangy flavors.
Ensalada Colombiana (Colombian Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Colombian salad, featuring crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing. It's a simple yet flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.
Ensalada Criolla (Argentine Creole Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Argentine salad, typically served as a side dish with grilled meats (asado). It features thinly sliced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers dressed in a simple vinaigrette. The key is the freshness and balance of flavors.
Ensalada de Gallina (Venezuelan Chicken Salad)
A classic Venezuelan chicken salad featuring tender shredded chicken, diced potatoes and carrots, sweet peas, and crisp apple, all bound together with creamy mayonnaise. Perfect as a side dish or light meal, especially during festive occasions.
Ensalada de Papa (Venezuelan Potato Salad)
A classic Venezuelan potato salad, creamy and comforting, perfect as a side dish for any meal. This recipe features tender potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, all brought together with a rich mayonnaise dressing.
Ensalada Rusa
A classic Argentine potato salad, Ensalada Rusa is a comforting and flavorful side dish featuring finely diced vegetables bound together with creamy mayonnaise. Perfect for barbecues and family gatherings.