3,256 salad recipes

German herring salad layered with tart apples and onions in a tangy sour cream and yogurt sauce, marinated 5 hours and topped with fresh dill. A classic Northern European cold fish salad.

A delicious summer standard at our place. Easy to make with a mix of Southern European and Middle Eastern flavours. I use my Cucumber Raita (posted separately) to dress the lamb salad or you can use the quick yoghurt dressing provided here.

Mayo-free pasta salad with marinated artichoke hearts, alfalfa sprouts, black olives, and red wine vinegar. The artichoke marinade doubles as the dressing in this tangy, make-ahead side.

Spicy black bean salad served in halved papayas with red and yellow tomatoes, cilantro, Thai chili paste, and balsamic vinegar. No-cook and vegetarian.

Tomato and watermelon salad with cucumber, avocado, fresh herbs, and freshly ground coriander seed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. A juicy, summery side dish that tastes like August on a plate.

Char-grilled prawns and noodles drizzled in a Lemon Aspen dressing.

Quick microwave Italian potato salad with new red potatoes, olives, bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Ready in 25 minutes with no stove required.

This simple fruit salad works at the start of the meal or as a dessert. The fruit is lightly glazed with either a simple syrup or agave syrup. Ginger, a bit of lemon, and some savory thyme which pairs amazingly with summer fruits accents the tartness of the berries and the sweetness of the stone fruit.

Som tam, the iconic Thai green papaya salad pounded in a mortar with chilies, garlic, lime, peanuts, and long beans. A bright, fiery, crunchy salad scooped up with cabbage leaves.

Brussels sprout and carrot salad marinated in lemon vinaigrette for hours, served chilled. Diabetic-friendly, vegan, high-fiber side dish that gets better as it sits.

Easy marinated cucumber and onion salad in a sweet-tangy vinegar brine with celery seed and mustard seed. Vegan refrigerator pickle salad ready after a 24-hour rest.

Cold pasta salad with wine-poached chicken, capers, lemon, and red peppers in a bright olive oil vinaigrette. A Sicilian-inspired piccata twist on classic pasta salad.

Fresh spinach and walnut salad with green onions in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. A crisp, vegan side salad with a salt-wilting technique for tender leaves.

Tex-Mex chicken salad with picante-simmered chicken breast, creamy avocado, smoky bacon, and a cumin-spiked sour cream dressing. Bold Southwest flavor served cold on crisp lettuce.

Rosemary new potato salad with olive oil, malt vinegar, fresh dill, and red bell pepper. A no-mayo, herb-forward picnic side that holds up warm, room-temp, or cold.

Turkey salad stuffed eggs with food-processor-chopped turkey, celery, red pepper, and green onion in a Dijon-mayo filling. A protein-packed twist on deviled eggs, great for using leftover turkey.