Greek
Classic Greek Salad
Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, olives and a slab of feta, dressed simply with good oil and…
Salads Recipes
A handpicked collection of salads from Tara’s Kitchen — every recipe original, tested and written for everyday cooks.
Greek
Italian
Caprese Salad
Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and basil with a drizzle of good olive oil — summer on a…
Mediterranean
Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Fluffy couscous tossed with sweet roasted vegetables, lemon and fresh herbs — a no-fuss vegetarian lunch.
Middle Eastern
Tabbouleh
A vibrant Levantine herb salad of parsley, mint, bulgur and tomato with a sharp lemon dressing.
Mediterranean
Quinoa Buddha Bowl
Fluffy quinoa topped with roasted vegetables, avocado and a tangy tahini dressing — a beautiful, balanced…
American
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine with a creamy, garlicky dressing, croutons and parmesan — the salad everyone secretly loves.
Mediterranean
Couscous Salad
Fluffy couscous with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato and a lemony dressing — a bright, packable lunch.
Chinese
Asian Slaw
Crunchy cabbage, carrot and herbs in a sesame-ginger dressing — a vibrant side with plenty of…
Moroccan
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Sweet cooked carrots tossed with cumin, lemon and herbs — a bright, warmly spiced salad served…
Peruvian
Peruvian Quinoa Salad
Fluffy quinoa with corn, peppers, avocado and a zesty lime dressing — fresh, colourful and nourishing.
Indonesian
Gado-Gado
An Indonesian salad of blanched vegetables, egg and tofu under a generous peanut dressing — fresh…
Greek
Greek Salad
Juicy tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta with oregano and olive oil — summer on a plate,…
Middle Eastern
Fattoush Salad
A crunchy Levantine salad with crisp pita, sumac and a tangy lemon dressing — bright and…
American
Coleslaw
Crunchy cabbage and carrot in a creamy, tangy dressing — the side that goes with everything.
Mediterranean
Buddha Bowl with Tahini
A balanced bowl of grains, roasted vegetables, greens and protein with a creamy tahini drizzle.
Thai
Thai Larb
A bright Thai minced meat salad with lime, chilli, herbs and toasted rice powder — punchy,…
French
Salade Niçoise
A composed French salad with tuna, eggs, green beans, olives and potatoes — a fresh, balanced…
American
Greek Yoghurt Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken in a creamy Greek yoghurt dressing with celery, grapes and herbs — light but…
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Bowl
Quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives with a lemon-herb dressing — a packed-lunch dream.
Vietnamese
Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Goi Ga)
Shredded chicken with cabbage, herbs and a tangy fish sauce dressing — bright, crunchy and packed…
Eastern European
German Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)
Warm potatoes in a tangy bacon and vinegar dressing — Bavaria's answer to potato salad.
African
Kenyan Kachumbari
A fresh East African chopped salad of tomato, onion, chilli and coriander — the brightest side…
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Tuna with white beans, olives, capers, tomato and lemon — a Mediterranean store-cupboard lunch in five…
Thai
Thai Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
A bracing salad of green papaya, lime, chilli, peanuts and dried shrimp — Thailand's most exciting…
Moroccan
Moroccan Zaalouk
A smoky aubergine and tomato salad with cumin, paprika and garlic — a Moroccan mezze must-have.
Lebanese
Lebanese Fattoush
A bright Lebanese salad of cucumber, tomato, radish, herbs and crispy pita with a sumac-lemon dressing.
Burmese
Burmese Tea Leaf Salad
A unique salad of fermented tea leaves, crispy beans and peanuts — Burma's most distinctive bowl.
British
British Coronation Chicken
Cold poached chicken in a curried mayo and apricot sauce — created for Queen Elizabeth II's…
Lebanese
Lebanese Tabbouleh
An emerald-green parsley salad with bulgur, tomato, mint and lemon — Lebanon's most herbaceous, refreshing salad.
Russian
Russian Olivier Salad
A creamy potato salad with peas, pickles, eggs and mayo — Russia's essential New Year dish.
Common questions
Are these salads recipes suitable for beginners?
Most are. Each recipe lists a difficulty level and clear step-by-step instructions, so you can pick something that matches your confidence in the kitchen.
Can I adjust the servings?
Yes. Ingredient quantities scale up or down easily — simply multiply or divide the amounts to suit how many people you are cooking for.
Are the recipes original?
Every recipe on Tara’s Kitchen is written from scratch and tested in a home kitchen, so you will not find them copied from anywhere else.