Salad season is a favorite of mine and I’m sharing my best salad recipes from around the globe today!
Salad season is finally here and I’m ready to get chopping, how about you? I went through my salad archives and picked out some of my favorite globally inspired recipes, but there are so many (over 200!) it was hard to choose. Even though these recipes have a lot in common (summer produce is similar the world over) they all have their own unique spin on what makes a fabulous salad. These salad recipes only scratch the surface, I’ve got lots of exploring left to do…I need to check out Scandinavia, Africa, South America, India…any ideas for me? Let me know in the comments.
Enjoy!
Thai Spaghetti Salad
It’s hearty, colorful, and can be made ahead of time, the flavors actually benefit from a little time in the fridge. It’s an economical way to feed a crowd, and there’s no mayo to spoil outdoors, either.The Thai flavorsmake this fun pasta salad unique.
Thai Spaghetti Salad
3.98 from 606 votes
Spicy Thai Spaghetti Salad is a delicious twist on a potluck classic ~ quick to prepare using common ingredients, the Asian flavors in this colorful pasta salad really pop. It’s an easy summer side salad recipe perfect for barbecue season!
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Mediterranean Bean Salad
Multi-colored bell peppers, cukes, and red onion provide the crunch. Both black and pimento stuffed green olives add the brine ~ you can never have too many olives ~ and pickled peppadew peppers (the bright red ones) provide the tart tang. Marinated artichokes and feta cheese round out the group.
Mediterranean Bean Salad
3.63 from 1261 votes
Step up your salad game with this show-stopping Mediterranean Bean Salad! This protein-packed dish is bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Japanese Cucumber Salad
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) is a crunchy salad that makes a refreshing side dish to Asian recipes, sandwiches, burgers, etc. These healthy sweet and sour pickled cucumbers are packed with flavor.
Japanese Cucumber Salad
5 from 33 votes
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) made with soy sauce, vinegar, and a touch of sugar and spice is a healthy side dish packed with flavor!
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French Carrot Salad
This classic French carrot salad is simplicity at its best – a fresh, two-ingredient salad tossed with the perfect lemon Dijon dressing for the most versatile side dish you’ll make all spring and summer long.
French Carrot Salad
5 from 9 votes
This classic French carrot salad is a fresh, 2 ingredient salad tossed with lemon Dijon dressing. A versatile side you'll make all season!
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Loaded Tabbouleh Salad
This healthy Middle Eastern salad is a staple of summer in our house, and we love aclassic tabboulehmade with cracked wheat, parsley, cukes and tomatoes.
Loaded Tabbouleh
5 from 8 votes
Loaded tabbouleh salad takes a traditional cracked wheat salad over the top with fresh Mediterranean toppings like juicy tomatoes, olives, and briny feta cheese.
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Sweet Corn and Watermelon Salad
Inspired by the super refreshing flavors of a Mexican street cart, this crunchy salad can stand up to the hottest days of the year.
Sweet Corn and Watermelon Salad
5 from 5 votes
Sweet corn and watermelon salad pairs two of summer's most iconic foods in one irresistible dish that brightens up any meal. It's simple, healthy, and make ahead friendly. Sort of a super hero summer salad.
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Israeli Chopped Salad
Israeli Salad (aka Arabic Salad) with Za’atar Dressing is a fresh tomato and cucumber salad with a refreshing crunch and a complicated history. This healthy chopped vegetable salad is traditionally served with every meal of the day and makes the perfect summer side dish.
Arabic/Israeli Salad
5 from 14 votes
A fresh chopped vegetable salad we love with everything!
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Ukrainian Beet Salad
Ukrainian Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Dill is going to be my vibrant stand in for potato salad this summer. I toss sweet earthy beets with a creamy dressing and lots of fresh dill for a knockout salad with Eastern European flair.
Russian Beet Salad
4.97 from 32 votes
Russian Style Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Dill is a pretty in pink and so delicious with sweet beets, a creamy dressing and lots of fresh dill!
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Chinese Cole Slaw
My Chinese coleslaw is tossed with the perfect Asian sesame dressing and topped with sliced almonds and salty sesame sticks to double down on an already epic crunch.
Chinese Coleslaw
5 from 12 votes
My Chinese coleslaw is tossed with the perfect Asian sesame dressing and topped with sliced almonds and salty sesame sticks to double down on an already epic crunch.
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Heirloom Caprese Salad
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette is a juicy tomato salad with creamy slices of fresh mozzarella, peppery basil leaves, and the velvety tang of Kalamata olives ~ it’s like a trip to sunny Capri in a bowl!
Heirloom Caprese Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette
4.54 from 32 votes
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette ~ this juicy, fruity, salad with creamy slices of fresh mozzarella, peppery basil leaves, and the velvety tang of Kalamata is what summer is ALL about.
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Chopped Greek Salad
My Chopped Greek Salad is adelicatelydiced version of the classic Greek salad that’s such a healthy mainstay of the Mediterranean diet. (The chopping makes it even moredelicious, imo!)
Chopped Greek Salad
4.20 from 15 votes
This Chopped Greek Salad is a delicate chopped version of the famous Greek salad that’s such a healthy mainstay of the Mediterranean diet.
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Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)
Shirazi Salad, or Persian cucumber tomato salad, is a combination of crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, sharp onions, and fresh herbs.
Shirazi Salad
3.85 from 33 votes
Shirazi Salad, or Persian cucumber tomato salad, is a combination of crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, sharp onions, and fresh herbs ~ If you've had pico de gallo, Israeli salad, or even a good old Southern tomato salad, you already have an inkling of refreshingly delicious this is going to be.
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