One thing’s for sure, we love a reset button. The start of a new year gives us the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and challenges and identify ways to make our lives better. Foodie Globe Trotter wants to make it easier for you to make healthy choices by providing some inspiring salad recipe for 2023 and beyond. In the traditional foodie globetrotter fashion, they are infused with vibrant global flavors to keep your taste buds interested.
Infuse Your Favorite Salad Recipes with Global Flavors:
Sometimes, your favorite salad recipe don’t need much help. But if you’re stuck in a rut or want to jazz things up a bit, try these flavor additions:
- Thai flavors: add Thai flavors to your salad with ingredients like shredded carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro, and peanuts. Dress the salad with a homemade peanut dressing.
- Mexican flavors: to give your salads a Mexican twist, add ingredients like black beans, corn, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Dress the salad with homemade chipotle vinaigrette made with lime juice and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- Italian flavors: incorporate Italian flavors into your salad recipes by adding olives, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and salami. Dress the salad with homemade Italian dressing made with red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano.
- Moroccan flavors: add Moroccan flavors to your salads with chickpeas, raisins/currants, and chopped pistachios. Dress the salad with a spicy homemade vinaigrette made harissa paste or a mild dressing made with za’atar.
- Indian flavors: give your salad recipes an Indian twist with chickpeas, diced cucumber, and raita. Dress the salad with a homemade vinaigrette made with yogurt and spices like cumin and coriander.
Try a Global-Inspired Salad Dressing Recipe:
Thai Peanut Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
- Add the water to the dressing and whisk until smooth.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more honey for sweetness, or more soy sauce for saltiness.
- Use the dressing to dress your salad, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To use the dressing, simply toss it with your choice of salad greens and any additional vegetables or toppings you desire. Some good options include shredded carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro, and peanuts. Enjoy!
Spicy Harissa Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon harissa paste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, harissa paste, and cumin until well combined.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use the dressing to dress your salad, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To use the dressing, simply toss it with your choice of salad greens and any additional vegetables or toppings you desire. Some good options include chickpeas, raisins, and chopped pistachios. Enjoy!
Sweet and Smoky Chipotle Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Try An Authentic Salad Recipes from Around the World
There are so many interesting salad recipe out there. Especially when you are willing to look beyond just lettuce and dressing. Let this list guide healthy decision-making next time you’re at your favorite global restaurant or really want to tantalize your palate at home:
- Indonesian gado gado salad – salad with boiled vegetables and spicy peanut sauce.
- Caesar salad – a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, egg, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, and black pepper.
- Greek salad – a salad made with tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, olives, and cucumbers, dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
- Nicoise salad – a salad made with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, anchovies, and olives, typically served on a bed of lettuce.
- Thai papaya salad – a spicy salad made with shredded green papaya, chilies, garlic, and fish sauce.
- Israeli salad – a simple salad made with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Korean seaweed salad – a salad made with boiled seaweed, sesame seeds, and a variety of seasonings.
- Italian panzanella – a bread and tomato salad made with stale bread, tomatoes, onions, and basil, dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
- Vietnamese chicken salad – a salad made with shredded chicken, herbs, and a variety of vegetables, dressed with a spicy and tangy dressing.
- Moroccan carrot salad – a salad made with grated carrots, raisins, and a variety of spices, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
Conclusion
So there you have it, some flavorful but healthy salad recipe to get you through the first month of 2023 and beyond. We really hope that you find some favorites in here – and remember to make a big enough batch of dressing to make meal prepping a breeze!
Check out another great blog, Love & Lemons, for some more salad recipes inspiration.
Hungry for more? Check out our other global recipes here.
