Swedish Potato Salad/Färskpotatissalad
Despite the cold climate, Swedish are barbeque fanatics. In sun, rain, or snow we light up our barbeques in backyards or public places. Vegetables, pork, steak, fish, and chicken are...
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Turkish Salads: From the Tables of Sultans to your Home
This article introduces you to Turkish Salads, which are one of the building blocks of Turkish cuisine. To explain the significance of salads in this rich and diverse cuisine, we...
Gavurdağı Salad
Turkish salads have a very unique sour balance created by the exceptional natural resources available. Sumac spice and sumac sour-syrup bring out the flavor of salads, especially onions, and pomegranate...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Piyaz with Tahini/ White Bean Salad
Legume salads, such as white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, broad beans, and black-eyed peas, are a must-have if you want to familiarize yourself with Turkish Salads. When seasoned with olive...
Çoban Salata (Sheperd’s Salad)
The most popular of Turkish salads is shepherd’s salad, randomly chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, pepper, and parsley, served with olive oil, lemon, and salt.
Purslane Salad with Yoghurt
Salads made with greens are not only limited to lettuce, arugula, curly cress, and sorrel. Making salads with fresh purslane collected from the garden, especially in summer, is as common...
Turkish Style Potato Salad
Of course, it is impossible to imagine Turkey’s most popular root vegetables not being consumed as salads. Carrots, celery, potatoes all have different roles in salads, as do cooking and...
Manca/ Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Salad
Everyone in Turkey would agree that roasted vegetable salads are more delicious with vegetables cooked over an open fire. Roasted vegetable salads are the favorite of large picnics and weekend...
KISIR (TURKISH BULGUR SALAD)
Made quickly and with limited ingredients, it is easy to put together when guests arrive. And that’s exactly where its name comes from. Kisir means limited.
Ambrosia Salad
With its silky sweet, whipped-cream-based “dressing”, plenty of soft mini marshmallows, and an abundance of juicy, colorful fruit, ambrosia salad may be a bit different from those you’re used to...
Puerto Rican Potato Salad/Ensalada de Papas
How to Make Potato Salad: Put the potatoes and raw eggs in a large stockpot. Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 12-15...
Salpicao de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Salad)
This is a really easy chicken salad made with a cream and mustard dressing instead of mayo, which results in a lighter taste. Great for leftover chicken. How to Make...
Waldorfsalat – Waldorf Salad
Waldorf salad was invented sometime between 1893 and 1896 at the Hotel Waldorf in Manhattan NY. Danes have since then taken this wonderful salad to heart. It’s enjoyed mostly during...
Rosolli (Finish Beet Herring Salad)
This is a dish you can see everywhere, and it carries a long Finnish tradition. It was first eaten in 18th century in upper-class homes, spreading to the common people...
Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon
Lomi-lomi massage. This dish features chunky salmon, sweet onions, and diced tomatoes. It is salted and garnished with green onions and fresh lime juice. It is mixed by hand and...
Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian macaroni salad is pretty much just macaroni, carrot, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper. There are a few other ingredients you can add like celery, extra onion, potatoes, fresh crab,...
Olivier/Russian Salad
This Russian salad is mostly eaten on holidays, for the sake of convenience and tradition. Olivier salad is made with vegetables, meat, eggs, and generously dressed with mayo. It’s a...
Herring Under a Fur Coat / Dressed Herring
This dish with its amusing name is one of the favorite Russian foods for the holiday table. It’s a layered salad, made with salted herring, onions, boiled potatoes, carrots, beetroots, and...
Russian Vinaigrette
Probably one of the most popular salads in the post-Soviet countries, Vinegrette is often served as a light and nutritious salad or appetizer. This salad, as it is now prepared...
Baby Romaine, Kale & Avocado Salad (The Health Nut)
This baby romaine, kale and avocado salad AKA the Health Nut is a great healthy choice which can be enjoyed as a first course or as a side dish to...
Fried Spinach Salad
This delicious fried spinach recipe was provided by Chef Sam Marvin, acclaimed chef and owner of Echo & Rig in Sacramento and Las Vegas. Echo & Rig brings approachable cuisine...
Broccoli, Radish and Pear Salad
This is a delicious summer salad provided by Chef Matt Hyland, Executive Chef at Emmy Squared. Emmy Squared uses raw broccoli florets and sliced radish for a crisp and clean...
Ribbon Zucchini & Squash Salad
Chef Sam Middeke combines shaved ribbons of zucchini and summer squash with tomatoes and finishes with a fresh tomato vinaigrette. It’s super light and bright and enhances the natural flavors...
