A salad is a dish consisting of a mixture of small pieces of food, often vegetables. Salads are typically served at room temperature or chilled, with various types of dressing.
The word salad comes from the medieval Latin salata (salty), which comes from the word sal (salt). Salads were probably created by ancient civilizations as a way to preserve vegetables for times when fresh produce was not available or during winter months when fresh fruits and vegetables were scarce.
Simple Salad Recipes
Healthy Salad Recipes
- Caesar Salad
- Kale Salad
- Quinoa Salad
Vegetarian Salad Recipes
- Taco Salad
- Roasted Veggie Salad
- Mediterranean Salad
Fruit Salad Recipes
Fruit Salad Recipes
Fruit and Nut Salad
This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit from other meals. The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Dressing Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey
Vegan Salad Recipes
- Spinach and Chickpea Salad
- Lentil Salad
- Broccoli Salad
Gluten-Free Salad Recipes
- Asian Sesame Salad
- Potato Salad
- Carrot and Celery Salad
Tips for Making Salads
The ingredients you choose are the most important part of a salad. If you want to make sure that it’s good, think about what kind of dressing and toppings would go well with the base of your salad. For example, if you’re making a pasta salad with tomatoes as the main ingredient, try adding basil or oregano for an Italian flair. Or maybe some feta cheese for a Greek feel?
If you’re not sure what kinds of toppings would work best with your salad base (or even if there are any), don’t worry! Here at Easy Salad Recipes HQ we have plenty of suggestions for dressing up your next meal in delicious greens:
