List of salads


Salad is any of a wide variety of dishes including: green salads; vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads. They often include vegetables and/or fruits.

Varieties of salad

NameImageOriginTypeDescription
AcarIndonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, and SingaporeVegetable saladMade from yardlong beans, carrots and cabbage which are pickled in vinegar and dried chili peppers. The vegetables are then tossed in ground peanuts.
Afghan saladAfghanistanVegetable saladPrepared with the primary ingredients of tomato, cucumber, onion, carrot, cilantro, mint and lemon juice
AmbrosiaUnited StatesFruit saladMixed with sour cream and/or sweetened whipped cream, miniature marshmallows, pineapple, mandarin oranges and coconut. Variations include raspberries and strawberries.
Arab saladArab cuisineVegetable saladCombines many different vegetables and spices, and often served as part of a mezze
AsinanIndonesiaVegetable or fruit saladA pickled vegetable or fruit dish, commonly found in Indonesia. The vegetable asinan is preserved vegetables served in a thin, hot, peanut sauce with vinegar, topped with peanuts and krupuk. The fruit asinan is preserved tropical fruits served in sweet, hot and sour vinegar and chili sauce, sprinkled with peanuts.
Banana saladSouth African cuisineFruit saladComposed of condensed milk, mayonnaise and mild curry powder.
Bean saladBean saladMainly composed of cooked pole beans, cooked chickpeas, cooked kidney beans and sliced or diced fresh beetroot. The beans are marinated in an oil/vinegar vinaigrette, sometimes sweetened with sugar.
Bok l'hong
bok lahong		CambodiaFruit saladA papaya salad. Herbs added to the salad either as ingredients or garnishes might include kantrop, lime leaves and basil. The dressing may include fish sauce, shrimp paste, dried shrimp, preserved crabs, crushed peanuts and/or lime juice. Other vegetables used may include diced tomatoes and shredded carrots.
Caesar saladMexicoGreen saladRomaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, and black pepper
Cappon magroGenoa, ItalySeafood saladSeafood and vegetables over hard tack arranged into a decorative pyramid and dressed with a rich sauce
Celery VictorAmerican. Invented in 1910 by Victor Hertzler who is also credited by some for inventing crab Louis.Vegetable saladCelery hearts simmered in a veal or chicken stock, chilled, tossed with mild peppers, then served with Romaine lettuce
Cheese slawCheese salada salad consisting of grated cheese, grated carrot and a mayonnaise dressing.
Chef saladVegetable and meat saladUsually made with hard-boiled eggs, strips of ham or another cold cut, croutons, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheese, all placed upon a bed of tossed lettuce or other leaf vegetables. Several early recipes also include anchovies. It may be served with a variety of dressings.
Chicken saladWorldwideMeat saladAny salad that comprises chicken as a main ingredient. Other common ingredients include boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and a variety of mustards.
Chilean saladChilean cuisineVegetable saladContains tomato, onion, coriander and olive oil, and sometimes with chili peppers
Chinese chicken saladAmerican Chinese cuisineMeat saladA salad with chicken flavored by Chinese seasonings, popular in the United States.
Çoban salatasıTurkeyVegetable saladA combination of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers and flat-leaf parsley. The dressing consists of a simple mix of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and salt.
Cobb saladUnited StatesVegetable saladThe original recipe contained: lettuce, tomatoes, crisp bacon, Chicken breast, hard-cooked eggs, avocado, roquefort cheese, chives and vinaigrette.
ColeslawWorldwideCabbageColeslaw, sometimes is a type of salad consisting primarily of shredded raw cabbage. It may also include shredded carrots.
Cookie saladMinnesotaDessert saladA salad from the U.S. state of Minnesota made with buttermilk or sour cream, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, mandarin oranges, and fudge stripe shortbread cookies. It is popular with children and for potlucks. Berries can also be added. The salad is also prepared in other areas of the Midwestern United States.
Crab LouieUnited StatesSeafood saladA typical Crab Louie salad consists of crab meat, hard boiled eggs, tomato, asparagus, cucumber and is served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with a Louie dressing based on mayonnaise, chili sauce and peppers on the side. Some recipes include olives and scallions.
CurtidoCentral AmericaCabbageA lightly fermented cabbage relish.
Dressed herringRussiaHerring and vegetable saladDiced, salted herring covered with layers of grated, boiled vegetables, chopped onions, and mayonnaise.
Egg saladUkraineEgg saladEgg salad is often used as a sandwich spread, typically made of chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, minced celery or onion, salt, pepper and paprika.
FattoushLevantBread saladA bread salad made from toasted or fried pieces of pita bread combined with mixed greens and other vegetables.
FiambreGuatemalaMeat saladA traditional Guatemalan salad eaten on November 1 and 2, to celebrate the Day of the Dead and the All Saints Day. It is a salad, served chilled, and may be made up from over 50 ingredients.
Fruit saladWorldwideFruit saladMade with various types of fruit, served either in their own juices or a syrup. Also known as a fruit cocktail.
Gado-gadoIndonesiaVegetable saladA traditional dish in Indonesian cuisine, and is a vegetable salad served with a peanut sauce dressing, eaten as a main dish.
Garden saladWorldwideGreen saladMade with lettuce such as iceberg, romaine or mesclun greens. Other toppings may include: tomatoes, carrots, onions, cucumbers, mushrooms, bell peppers.
Glasswort saladTurkeyPrepared with glasswort, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic
Glorified riceUnited StatesFruit saladMade from rice, crushed pineapple, egg, sugar, vinegar, flour and whipped cream. It may be decorated with maraschino cherries.
Golbaengi muchimKoreaFish saladMade with Neverita didyma,, dried shredded squid or dried Alaska pollack, vegetables such as sliced cucumber, and shredded scallions, and mixed with a hot and spicy sauce. The sauce is generally made with gochujang, chili pepper powder, vinegar, sugar, salt, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
Greek saladGreeceVegetable saladMade with wedges of tomatoes, cucumber, green bell peppers, red onion, sliced or cubed feta cheese, and kalamata olives, typically seasoned with salt, black pepper and dried oregano, and dressed with olive oil.
Ham saladMeat saladIncludes ham, mayonnaise or salad dressing, diced dill or sweet pickles or pickle relish, chopped hard boiled egg, and perhaps onions, celery, cucumber or tomatoes.
Insalata CapreseItalian region of CampaniaTomato and cheese saladMade of sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, and seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Israeli saladMiddle EastVegetable saladChopped salad of finely diced tomato and cucumber. Usually made of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and parsley, and dressed with fresh lemon juice, olive oil and black pepper. Generally, the cucumbers are not peeled. The key is using very fresh vegetables and chopping them as finely as possible.
Jello saladUnited StatesFruit saladMade with flavored gelatin, fruit and sometimes grated carrots or, more rarely, other vegetables. Other ingredients may include cottage cheese, cream cheese, marshmallows, nuts or pretzels.
KachumbariAfricaVegetable SaladUncooked salad dish consisting of chopped tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers
KachumberIndiaVegetable SaladA raw vegetable salad consisting of fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lemon juice, and sometimes, chili peppers
KaredokWest Java, IndonesiaVegetable saladA raw vegetable salad made from cucumbers, bean sprouts, cabbage, legumes, Thai basil, and small green eggplant.
Khao yamThailandRice saladA rice salad made with fruit, herbs, vegetables, roasted coconut, and dried prawns.
KinilnatPhilippinesVegetable saladThe leaves, shoots, blossoms, or the other parts of sweet potato, bitter melon and/or other edible plants are boiled and drained and dressed with bagoong or patis, and sometimes souring agents like calamansi or cherry tomatoes are added, as well as freshly ground ginger.
KısırTurkish cuisineCereal saladA side dish made from fine bulgur, parsley, and tomato paste.
KosambariIndian cuisineVegetable saladA side dish made from soaked split green gram dal, minced cucumber, grated carrot, radish, lemon, cilantro.
LalabSundanese cuisine of IndonesiaMostly raw vegetable saladAssorted raw vegetables; tomato, cucumber, lettuces, lemon basil, etc.. Served with sambal terasi.
LarbLao and the Isan region of ThailandMeat saladA spicy meat salad usually made with chicken, beef, duck, turkey, pork or sometimes fish, flavored with fish sauce, lime juice and herbs.
LyutikaBulgariaVegetable saladMade from roasted peppers, tomatoes, garlic, onions, and vegetable oil, usually crushed with a pestle in a mortar.
Macaroni saladWorldwidePasta saladMade with cooked elbow macaroni pasta served cold and usually prepared with mayonnaise.
Macedonia saladFruit saladComposed of small pieces of fruit or vegetables. The former is eaten as a dessert, the latter as a cold salad.
MatbuchaMoroccoVegetable saladMainly made with tomatoes, roasted peppers, oil and garlic which are cooked together.
MesclunProvence, FranceVegetable saladA salad mix that traditionally mix includes chervil, arugula, leafy lettuces and endive in equal proportions, but modern iterations may include an undetermined mix of fresh and available lettuces and greens.
Michigan saladUnited StatesVegetable saladGreen salad usually topped with dried fruit cherries, blue cheese, and a vinaigrette salad dressing.
Mimosa saladRussiaFish, egg and cheese saladCanned fish, hard boiled eggs, cheese, onion, with mayonnaise.
Mushroom saladFinlandMushroom saladFresh or salted mushrooms, onion, crème fraîche or smetana.
Naem khlukThailandMeat saladCrumbled, deep-fried balls of sticky rice and naem are mixed with sliced shallots, dried chillies, fish sauce and lime juice. It is served with raw vegetables and fresh herbs.
Niçoise saladCôte d'Azur region of France, originating in and named for the city of Nice, France.Vegetable saladTomatoes, native Nicoise olives, young raw fava beans, young raw artichokes, hard-boiled eggs, radish, green onions, green peppers and garnished with tinned anchovies. The salad is served with black pepper and olive oil.
Olivier salad
Russian salad		RussiaPotato and meat saladDiced potato, hard boiled eggs, green peas, pickles, meat, with mayonnaise.
PanzanellaFlorence, ItalyBread salada bread salad that includes sliced bread and fresh tomatoes flavored with basil, olive oil, and vinegar, often with salt and Black pepper.
Pao caiChinese and Sichuanese cuisineVegetable saladA pickled cabbage salad.
PasemburMalaysiaFish saladShredded cucumber, turnip, potato, beancurd, bean sprouts, prawn fritters, spicy fried crab, fried octopus, etc. served with a sweet and spicy nut sauce.
Pasta saladWorldwidePasta saladPrepared with one or more types of pasta, usually chilled, and most often tossed in a vinegar, oil or mayonnaise-based dressing.
PecelJava, IndonesiaVegetable saladMixed vegetables in a peanut sauce dressing
PerigourdinePérigord, SW FranceVegetable saladLettuce with croutons, duck gesiers, walnut and a vinaigrette dressing made with walnut oil.
Phla muThailandMeat saladA spicy Thai salad of grilled pork, lemongrass, mint, culantro and shallots, with a dressing of lime juice, sweet chilli paste, fish sauce, pounded garlic and bird's eye chili.
PiyazTurkeyBean saladMade from any kind of dry beans with hard-boiled egg and dry onions.
Poke saladHawaiiSeafood saladModern poke typically consists of cubed yellowfin tuna sashimi marinated with sea salt, a small amount of soy sauce, inamona, sesame oil, limu seaweed, and chopped chili pepper.
Potato saladWorldwidePotato saladMade from potatoes, and varies throughout different regions of the world. American versions often use mayonnaise, sour cream or milk dressing.
RahebLebanonVegetable saladMade with eggplant and tomatoes.
RojakMalaysia, Singapore and IndonesiaFruit saladA fruit and vegetable salad dish
Seven-layer saladUnited StatesVegetable saladUsually includes Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, sweet peas, hard boiled eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, and bacon pieces.
Sabich saladIsraelEgg saladA salad variation of Sabich dish, made from eggplant, boiled eggs/hard boiled eggs, tahini, Israeli salad, potato, parsley and amba. sumac and za'atar can also be added to the dish.
Salat avocadoIsraelAvocado saladMade with avocados, with lemon juice and chopped scallions
Serbian saladSerbiaVegetable saladUsually served during summer with roast meat and other dishes. It is made from diced fresh tomatoes, cucumber and onions, usually seasoned with sunflower or olive oil, salt and commonly with a variety of hot pepper similar to cayenne pepper and called feferon.
Shepherd's saladNorth MacedoniaVegetable and meat saladIncludes tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, roasted red peppers, parsley, sirene, eggs, kashkaval, mushrooms and ham
Shopska saladBulgariaVegetable saladMade with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, raw green or roasted red peppers, parsley, and sirene.
Shirazi saladIranVegetable saladA very common and popular salad in Iran prepared with finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, verjuice and mint
SingjuManipur, IndiaVegetable, herbal and fish saladA salad made from Ngari, chilies, food powders, vegetables and herbs.
Snickers saladIowa, United StatesDesertA mix of Snickers bars, Granny Smith apples, and whipped cream or whipped topping served in a bowl.
Som tam
Som tum		The Isan region of Thailand.Fruit saladA spicy salad made from shredded unripe papaya.
SzałotPoland.Potato saladMade from boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, ham, various sausages, pickled fish, boiled eggs, and dressed with olive oil or mayonnaise.
TabboulehLevantHerb saladFinely chopped parsley, bulgur, mint, tomato, scallion, and other herbs with lemon juice, olive oil and various seasonings, generally including black pepper and sometimes cinnamon and allspice.
Taco saladUnited StatesMeat saladA fried tortilla shell stuffed with shredded iceberg lettuce and topped with tomato, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and/or Taco sauce, then topped with taco meat or seasoned shredded chicken. The salad may also include a base of refried beans on the shell before the lettuce is added.
Green papaya saladLaosFruit saladMade from shredded unripened papaya and often served with sticky rice.
Gỏi nhệchVietnamRice paddy eel saladMade from small fry and usual condiments of Gỏi, Vietnamese salad
Tam mu yoThailandMeat saladA spicy Thai salad made with mu yo, a Thai pork sausage which is often also described in Thailand as "Vietnamese sausage". The dressing is somewhat similar to that of som tam.
Tam phonlamai ruamThailandFruit saladThe fruits used in this particular salad show the fusion aspect of Thai cuisine, as it incorporates "modern" fruit such as apples and grapes besides traditional fruit such as pineapple and guava. The dressing is made with pounded garlic, sugar, chillies, dried shrimp, lime juice and fish sauce, and is similar to that of som tam.
TaramosalataGreece and TurkeyFish roeA Greek and Turkish meze. It is traditionally made from taramas, the salted and cured roe of the carp or cod. The roe is mixed with either bread crumbs or mashed potato, and lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil.
Tuna saladFish saladUsually a blend of three main ingredients: tuna, eggs, and some form of mayonnaise or mustard.
UrapJava island of IndonesiaVegetable saladSalad dish of steamed vegetables mixed with seasoned and spiced grated coconut for dressing
UrnebesSerbian cuisineCheese saladmade of pavlaka, a dairy product that is produced by souring heavy cream and hot chili peppers, with salt and other spices
VinegretRussiaVegetable saladDiced boiled vegetables, chopped onions, and sauerkraut and/or pickled cucumbers. Other ingredients, such as green peas or beans, are sometimes also added. Dressed with vinaigrette or simply with sunflower or other vegetable oil.
Waldorf saladWaldorf Hotel in New York CityFruit saladJulienned apple and celery, chopped walnuts, grapes, and mayonnaise
Watergate salad
Pistachio salad, Hawaiian Surprise, Pistachio Delight, and Picnic Passion		Midwestern United StatesDessert saladMade from pistachio pudding, canned fruit, and cool whip.
Wedge saladUnited StatesVegetable saladMade from cutting a solid non-shredded head of lettuce into a wedge shape, topped with blue cheese dressing and pieces of cooked bacon.
WurstsalatGermany, Alsace, Switzerland and Austria.Meat saladA tart sausage salad prepared with vinegar, oil and onions.
Yam khai daoThailandEgg saladA spicy Thai salad made with fried egg.
Yam khamin khao kungThailandSpice saladA spicy Thai salad made with finely sliced "white curcuma", shredded coconut, cooked prawns, sliced shallots, dried chillies, fresh green bird's eye chilies, roasted cashew nuts, and crispy fried onion rings.
Yam kun chiangThailandMeat saladA Thai salad made with a dried pork sausage of Chinese origin called kun chiang. This dish is often eaten with plain rice congee.
Yam naemThailandMeat saladA Thai salad containing sausage made from fermented raw pork and sticky rice.
Yam pla duk fuThailandFish saladCrispy fried shredded catfish served with a spicy and tangy green mango salad.
Yam thua phuThailandVegetable saladA Thai salad with winged beans, salted eggs, toasted coconut, shallots, fish sauce, lime juice and chillies. Other ingredients, such as squid, can be added to the basic recipe.
YushengSingapore Cantonese/Teochew cuisine, SingaporeFish saladMade with strips of raw fish, mixed with shredded white and green radish and carrots, ginger slices, onion slices, crushed peanuts, pomelo, pepper, essence of chicken, oil, salt, vinegar, sugar and a variety of sauces and condiments.

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The following are examples of common salad dressings: