What can you add to a salad to make it more interesting?

Add spices and flavours such as paprika, chilli flakes, curry powder, harissa or parmesan . Add acidity or sourness with vinegar, lemon juice or pomegranate molasses to transform your salad.

What is interesting to put in a salad?

It's time to mix up your salad toppings for some textural and flavor variety! Toppings like tortilla strips, croutons and nuts offer a pleasant crunch, while creamy, salty cheeses add unique flavor. Of course, meats, beans and tofu add a protein boost, and berries and dried fruits lend a touch of sweetness.

What are 5 components of a satisfying salad?

There are five elements to a perfect salad: greens, sweetness, creaminess, crunchiness, and dressing .

What's the most popular salad in America?

Caesar Salad It is a popular choice in many American restaurants and is often served as a side dish or a main course.

What are the 5 salads?

The five basic types of salad are green salads (tossed or composed), bound, vegetable, fruit, and combination . The five basic salads that can be served throughout the course of a meal are starter, accompaniment, main course, intermezzo, and dessert.

How do you pimp up salad?

One of the easiest ways to get some flavour in your salad is to mix up your leaves with bright herbs that pack a punch . Plants like parsley, dill, mint and coriander can really kick your salads up a notch and give them some (much needed) depth and can give a great dose of flavour in every bite.

How do you jazz up salads?

Chunks of meat such as beef, chicken or turkey can add protein, variety and flavor , and they can help satisfy your hunger. Some other protein-rich additives for salads are boiled eggs, cheese, almonds, walnuts and cashews. Try a new dressing: Consider trying a new dressing to switch up your salad's flavor.

What is the most important ingredient in a salad?

Obviously, every salad needs a base, some type of leafy greens . Choose a salad green that's loaded with health benefits… and STAY AWAY from that iceberg lettuce. You can also use a mix of these to give your salad a little more variety.

What salad must be substantial and satisfying?

3. Main Dish - Must be substantial and satisfying. Make it with meat, fish, eggs, poultry, vegetables, fruit or a combination of fruit and cheese.

What was the world's first salad?

The first recordings of people enjoying salad date back to Ancient Roman times . The salads of that time were not much different than the modern-day garden salads of today. They consisted of fresh, edible herbs, lettuce, and raw vegetables, and the dressing of the time was a simple mixture of oil and salt.

What is the world expensive salad?

At $US1912, the upgraded McCarthy salad may be a contender for the world's most expensive. The record was previously set in 2003 by French chef Raymond Blanc for a $1128 (£635) Florette Sea and Earth salad, which featured a range of rare caviars, langoustines, Cornish crab and lobster.

What is the most popular lettuce in the world?

Iceberg lettuce is the most common crisphead lettuce variety. Look quickly, and you might mistake it for a green cabbage, but it's worlds away in texture and flavor. It's mild and refreshing, like biting into crunchy water.

15+ of the Best Salad Recipe - Unique and Delicious Salads (2024)

Sometimes you can’t beat a delicious salad recipe. Today I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite salad recipes for you. Whether these recipes are used as a full meal or a side dish, there’s something you’re bound to love.

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Salad comes in many forms. There are the classic leaf salads, pasta salads, potato salads, chicken salads, panzanellas (bread salads), and even dessert salads!

Knowing that I’m always looking for unique and delicious salad recipes, I decided to put this list of my favorites together just in case you need a go-to list yourself.

Whether you need a side for a weeknight dinner or want something special to take to a picnic/event, I’m certain you can find a salad recipe in this list that will work perfectly for any occasion. Enjoy!

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1 Leafy Green Salad Recipes

2 Unique Salads

3 Pasta Salad Recipes

4 Dessert “Salad” Recipes:

5 Ice Cream Salad

Leafy Green Salad Recipes

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Summer Berry Spinach Salad

If you’re looking for an easy and fresh salad that you can assemble in minutes, this Summer Berry Spinach Salad is a winner. It’s topped with fresh berries, mandarin oranges, candied walnuts, and poppyseed dressing.

Roasted Carrot Salad

Arugula, blue cheese, dried cranberries, almond, and roasted carrots come together to create this delicious and fresh Roasted Carrot Salad.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Mixed with Honeycrisp apples, pecorino Romano cheese, pine nuts, and dried currants, this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad has become one of my favorite side salad recipes. I think you’re going to love it too!

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Broccolini Salad

Made with broccolini, fresh greens, sliced onion, golden raisins, and pumpkin seeds, this fresh and crisp Broccolini Salad is an easy and tasty side dish that will complement any meal.

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Butternut Squash Fall Salad

Made with arugula, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, this Butternut Squash Fall Salad is a delicious and seasonal way to start any autumn dinner. Add grilled chicken or steak and you can turn it into a meal.

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Winter Brussels Sprouts Salad

Shaved Brussels sprouts are tossed with pomegranate seeds, pecans, pears, parmesan cheese, and a light dressing to create this Winter Brussels Sprouts Salad. This is a healthy, easy-to-make side that pairs beautifully with any holiday or winter meal.

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Chicken Apple Pecan Salad

If you’re tired of the same old boring salads, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a solution: the Chicken Apple Pecan Salad recipe. This delightful salad (a copycat recipe from Wendy’s menu) is packed with juicy chicken, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and a fruit dressing that will truly awaken your taste buds.

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Wilted Endive

Wilted Endive is an old-fashioned salad recipe served with onion, hard-boiled egg, and a hot bacon dressing. It’s an easy recipe that can be assembled in under fifteen minutes and enjoyed by all.

Unique Salads

Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Move over classic potato salad; there’s a new dish in town. This Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad is a fresh and flavorful take on the classic recipe. In fact, I’d take this over the classic recipe any day!

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Italian Rice Salad

This tomato, prosciutto, and pea rice salad is a delicious medley of cherry tomatoes, salty prosciutto, and delicate peas, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy rice, creating a symphony of colors, flavors, and textures. If you’re seeking a simple yet sensational and unique dish, this Italian rice salad recipe is an absolute must-try.

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Cajun Potato Salad

Summer is all about outdoor gatherings, good company, and delicious food. And what better way to impress your guests than with a mouthwatering cajun potato salad that will leave them asking for seconds? This recipe, which is loaded with fresh and flavorful ingredients, is the perfect way to spice up your summer barbecues, picnics, and potlucks.

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Snow Pea and Chicken Salad

Sometimes a good chicken salad recipe can totally hit the spot. Whether you serve this Snow Pea and Chicken Salad for lunch or at a summer gathering, I know you’re going to love its fresh and delicate flavors.

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Radicchio and Blue Cheese Bread Salad

If you’re looking for a salad to complement a late-summer or fall dinner, you’ll want to try this Radicchio and Blue Cheese Bread Salad. Bursting with bold flavor, it is so simple to make.

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Avocado Panzanella Salad

This Avocado Panzanella Salad is a celebration of summer! Bursting with summer tomatoes, crusting bread, fresh basil, and creamy avocados this salad is a winning recipe!

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Roasted Zucchini Panzanella

If you are looking for a delicious summer salad recipe, look no further than this Roasted Zucchini Panzanella. I mean, what’s not to love about a salad made with toasted bread?

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Creamed Cucumbers

This cool and creamed cucumber salad is a classic side dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or family holiday. It’s a time-honored recipe that has been a favorite in my home for as long as I can remember. You’re going to love it too.

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Ultimate Fruit Salad

Who doesn’t love a colorful and flavorful fruit salad? It’s the perfect dish for summer potlucks, outdoor barbecues, and holiday celebrations. Below, I’m sharing my best recipe for the ultimate fruit salad. This vibrant dish is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy a variety of juicy fruits.

Pasta Salad Recipes

Pasta salad might be my favorite kind of salad. That is why I have an entire blog post dedicated tomy best pasta salad recipes. It’s worth checking out as there are some really good ones!

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The Best Macaroni Salad

You’ve never had good macaroni salad until you’ve tried this recipe. This really good macaroni salad recipe is one of my favorite recipes, thanks to a few special touches and unexpected ingredients. I think you’re going to love it too!

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Really Good Pasta Salad

Looking for a pasta salad recipe EVERYONE will love. This is it! This Really Good Pasta Salad is a flavor-packed pasta salad recipe making it the perfect recipe for summer entertaining! Get my tips below for making it extra delicious.

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Ramen Noodle Salad

This Ramen Noodle Salad is so simple to make, full of flavor, and always a crowd pleaser. You’re certain to love this easy and delicious pasta salad recipe!

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Pine Nut and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad

This Pine Nut and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad contains four things I love: pine nuts, arugula, pasta, and feta. I think it’s a delightful combination of flavors that almost everyone will enjoy.

BLT Macaroni Salad

Based on one of my favorite classic sandwich recipes, this BLT Macaroni Salad is loaded with flavor. It’s a tasty and unique twist on classic pasta salad with a traditional flavor combination everyone will love!

Dessert “Salad” Recipes:

And then there’s the dessert salad recipes. Dessert salads are typically sweet and made with items such as jello, whipped topping, fruits, mayo, etc. These are a few of the dessert salads that are staples in my family – we make them over and over again!

Waldorf Salad

Although delicious anytime of the year, Waldorf Salad has been a holiday side dish in my family for as long as I can remember. Today, I’m sharing my family’s recipe for this “must have” holiday dish.

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Orange Pineapple Dream Salad

Whether served as a dessert or side dish, this Orange Pineapple Dream Salad recipe is the perfect compliment to any celebration, holiday, or meal.

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is an old-fashioned dessert recipe that still popular for a reason: it’s delicious! The combination of sweet, salty, and fruity is so good!

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Strawberry Jello Salad

Fluffy, fruity, and full of flavor, this Strawberry Jello Salad is a dessert recipe from my childhood that hasn’t gone out of style. Twenty-five years later it’s still just asdelicious! It might quickly become your new go-to treat.

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Ice Cream Salad

This old-fashioned Ice Cream Pudding Dessert (or Ice Cream Salad as it’s known in my family) is an easy-to-make dessert recipe comprised of a salty Ritz cracker crust and creamy toasted coconut ice cream pudding filling. I know you’re going to love it.

That’s a Wrap

I hope you enjoy this little collection. Be sure to save this post for later as I will be adding favorites to this list whenever I add a new delicious salad recipe to the blog.

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