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🥗 Salad Recipes

Fresh, vibrant salads - Turkish Çoban, Greek Horiatiki, Lebanese Fattoush, Moroccan Taktouka, and more.

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Tajik · Salads
Shakarob (Шакароб) — Tajik Tomato-Onion Bread Salad
Shakarob is a Tajik summer bread salad made with juicy tomatoes, onion, herbs, and torn fatir or non. Unlike qurutob, it relies on salted tomato juices rather than qurut, making it lighter and bright.
25 min 4 320 cal

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Burmese · Salads

Nan Gyi Thoke (နန်းကြီးသုပ်) — Burmese Thick Rice Noodle Salad

Nan gyi thoke is a beloved Burmese thoke made with thick round rice noodles, chicken curry, toasted chickpea flour, lime, and crispy shallot oil. Often described as a dry cousin of mohinga, it is hearty street food served for breakfast, lunch, or family meals.

80 min 4 625 cal

Shopska Salad — Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Sirene - authentic bulgarian recipe

Bulgarian · Salads

Shopska Salad (Шопска салата) — Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Sirene

Shopska salad is Bulgaria’s iconic cold salad of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onion, parsley, and a snowy cap of grated sirene. Its red, green, and white colors are closely associated with the Bulgarian table.

20 min 4 291 cal

Larb Gai — Thai Minced Chicken Herb Salad - authentic thai recipe

Thai · Salads

Larb Gai (ลาบไก่) — Thai Minced Chicken Herb Salad

Larb gai is a bright minced chicken salad from Laos and Thailand's Isan region, prized for lime, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, chile, and fresh herbs. It is often served with sticky rice and raw vegetables as a shared family dish.

30 min 4 230 cal

Laotian Larb — Bright Minced Chicken Herb Salad - authentic laotian recipe

Laotian · Salads

Laotian Larb (ລາບ) — Bright Minced Chicken Herb Salad

Larb is a celebrated Lao minced-meat salad seasoned with lime, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, chile, and fresh herbs. This chicken version is bright, savory, aromatic, and traditionally eaten with sticky rice and raw vegetables.

33 min 4 260 cal

Lebanese Tabbouleh — Parsley Bulgur Herb Salad - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Salads

Lebanese Tabbouleh (تبولة لبنانية) — Parsley Bulgur Herb Salad

A classic Lebanese mezze salad where parsley is the star, not the garnish. Fine bulgur, ripe tomatoes, mint, lemon, and olive oil make it bright, juicy, and meant to be scooped with lettuce leaves.

35 min 6 172 cal

Gado-Gado — Indonesian Salad with Peanut Sauce - authentic indonesian recipe

Indonesian · Salads

Gado-Gado (Gado-Gado) — Indonesian Salad with Peanut Sauce

Gado-gado is a beloved Indonesian composed salad of blanched vegetables, tofu, tempeh, eggs, rice cake, and a bold peanut dressing. Jakarta-style versions often include sweet soy sauce, tamarind, palm sugar, and a little toasted shrimp paste for depth.

60 min 4 670 cal

German Potato Salad — Warm Vinegar-Broth Potato Salad - authentic german recipe

German · Salads

German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat) — Warm Vinegar-Broth Potato Salad

Kartoffelsalat is a beloved German potato salad with strong regional identity. This southern-style version dresses warm waxy potatoes with broth, vinegar, mustard, onion, bacon, and herbs for a glossy, savory-tangy finish.

50 min 6 365 cal

Som Tum — Thai Green Papaya Salad - authentic thai recipe

Thai · Salads

Som Tum (ส้มตำ) — Thai Green Papaya Salad

Som Tum is Thailand’s bracing green papaya salad, especially beloved in Isan and across street-food stalls nationwide. It balances lime, fish sauce, palm sugar, chile, peanuts, and dried shrimp in a pounded mortar-style dressing.

25 min 4 200 cal

Sunomono — Japanese Vinegared Cucumber and Wakame Salad - authentic japanese recipe

Japanese · Salads

Sunomono (酢の物) — Japanese Vinegared Cucumber and Wakame Salad

Sunomono is a classic Japanese vinegared side dish served as a palate-cleansing salad in home meals, bento, and multi-course settings. This version pairs crisp salted cucumber with tender wakame in a balanced sweet-sour dressing.

20 min 4 66 cal

Cucumber Tomato Salad — Greek tomato and cucumber with olive oil and oregano - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Salads

Cucumber Tomato Salad (Αγγουροντομάτα) — Greek tomato and cucumber with olive oil and oregano

Aggourontomata is a classic Greek village salad of ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumber dressed simply with olive oil and oregano. It’s a staple meze and summer side, celebrating peak produce with minimal handling.

15 min 4 170 cal

Greek Beet Salad — Beets with Garlic, Vinegar, and Walnut - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Salads

Greek Beet Salad (Παντζαροσαλάτα) — Beets with Garlic, Vinegar, and Walnut

A classic Greek meze of tender beets dressed with sharp garlic and vinegar, finished with crunchy walnuts. It is commonly served in tavernas alongside grilled meats and seafood, especially during fasting periods.

75 min 6 165 cal

Smoky Eggplant Salad — Turkish charred eggplant with garlic and olive oil - authentic turkish recipe

Turkish · Salads

Smoky Eggplant Salad (Patlıcan Salatası) — Turkish charred eggplant with garlic and olive oil

Patlıcan Salatası is a beloved Turkish meze built on the deep smokiness of flame-charred eggplant. Dressed simply with garlic, lemon, and olive oil, it’s a staple on rakı tables and summer grills across Türkiye.

40 min 4 170 cal

Gavurdağı Salad — Finely Chopped Walnut & Pomegranate Salad - authentic turkish recipe

Turkish · Salads

Gavurdağı Salad (Gavurdağı Salatası) — Finely Chopped Walnut & Pomegranate Salad

Gavurdağı Salatası is a beloved salad from Turkey’s Hatay and Gaziantep region, known for its ultra-fine chop and bold, tangy dressing. Walnuts and pomegranate molasses give it a rich, sweet-sour depth often served alongside kebabs and grilled meats.

20 min 4 255 cal

Khoudra Mchermla — Moroccan Mixed Vegetables in Lemony Chermoula - authentic moroccan recipe

Moroccan · Salads

Khoudra Mchermla (خضرة مشرملة) — Moroccan Mixed Vegetables in Lemony Chermoula

Khoudra Mchermla is a Moroccan mezze-style salad where tender vegetables are tossed in bright chermoula. The lemon, garlic, cumin, and herbs echo flavors found across Moroccan coastal cooking and everyday family tables.

45 min 6 165 cal

Chlada Maghribia — Moroccan Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Herbs - authentic moroccan recipe

Moroccan · Salads

Chlada Maghribia (شلادة مغربية) — Moroccan Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Herbs

Chlada Maghribia is a bright Moroccan chopped salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and herbs, dressed with lemon and olive oil. It’s a staple on Moroccan tables, served alongside tagines, grilled meats, and bread for scooping.

15 min 4 120 cal

Dushmara Salad — Azerbaijani tomato-cucumber salad with sumac and onion - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Salads

Dushmara Salad (Düşmərə Salatı) — Azerbaijani tomato-cucumber salad with sumac and onion

A bright Azerbaijani salad of tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with onion and sumac. It’s a staple alongside kebabs and rice dishes, balancing rich meats with crisp, tangy freshness.

15 min 4 120 cal

Smoky Eggplant Salad — Charred eggplant with garlic and olive oil - authentic turkish recipe

Turkish · Salads

Smoky Eggplant Salad (Köz Patlıcan Salatası) — Charred eggplant with garlic and olive oil

Patlıcan Salatası is a beloved Turkish meze made from fire-roasted eggplant mixed with garlic, olive oil, and bright lemon. It’s served chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled meats and rakı tables, especially in summer.

45 min 6 120 cal

Carottes Mchermla — Moroccan Carrots in Chermoula with Cumin and Paprika - authentic moroccan recipe

Moroccan · Salads

Carottes Mchermla (جزر مشرملة) — Moroccan Carrots in Chermoula with Cumin and Paprika

Carottes Mchermla is a classic Moroccan cooked salad where tender carrots are coated in chermoula—an herb, garlic, lemon, and spice dressing. Served warm or at room temperature, it’s a staple on mezze-style tables alongside tagines and bread.

35 min 4 165 cal

Stamnagathi Salad — Greek Wild Greens Salad with Lemon Dressing - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Salads

Stamnagathi Salad (Σταμναγκάθι) — Greek Wild Greens Salad with Lemon Dressing

Stamnagathi is a prized wild green from Crete, lightly blanched and dressed simply with lemon and olive oil. This salad is a classic meze that celebrates bitter greens balanced by bright citrus and briny capers.

20 min 4 165 cal

Greek Salad — Classic Greek Village Salad with Feta and Olives - authentic greek recipe

Greek · Salads

Greek Salad (Χωριάτικη) — Classic Greek Village Salad with Feta and Olives

Horiatiki is the iconic Greek village salad—crisp vegetables, briny olives, and a slab of feta dressed simply with olive oil and oregano. It’s a staple of Greek tavernas, celebrated for peak-summer produce and minimal fuss.

15 min 4 320 cal

Fattoush — Lebanese Crispy Bread Salad with Sumac Dressing - authentic lebanese recipe

Lebanese · Salads

Fattoush (فتوش) — Lebanese Crispy Bread Salad with Sumac Dressing

Fattoush is a beloved Lebanese salad that turns day-old pita into crunchy croutons and pairs it with crisp vegetables and a bright sumac-lemon dressing. It’s a classic mezze dish served across the Levant, especially in warm seasons.

28 min 4 320 cal

Shirazi Salad — Brunoised cucumber-tomato herb salad with ab-ghooreh - authentic persian recipe

Persian · Salads

Shirazi Salad (سالاد شیرازی) — Brunoised cucumber-tomato herb salad with ab-ghooreh

Born in Shiraz, this finely diced salad balances crunch, acidity, and herb freshness. Traditionally served alongside kebab and rice, it’s brightened with ab-ghooreh and a whisper of saffron.

20 min 4 110 cal

Persian Cold Pasta Salad — Creamy chicken pasta salad for gatherings - authentic persian recipe

Persian · Salads

Persian Cold Pasta Salad (سالاد ماکارونی سرد) — Creamy chicken pasta salad for gatherings

A modern Iranian party staple, Saladeh Makaroni Sard is served chilled and creamy, often alongside sandwiches and pickles. This version uses a silky cheddar-milk sauce thickened with cornstarch, brightened with lemon and black pepper.

40 min 6 520 cal