It’s no secret that eating salads every day is a great way to maintain a healthy diet: they’re full of fresh veggies and that means they’re rich in important antioxidants,  vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It can be challenging to think of fresh salad recipe ideas throughout the week to make sure you’re getting all those great benefits. If you’re feeling a bit stuck with your salad situation, take a trip around the world from the comfort of your kitchen to discover new recipes. From Nice to Greece, Vietnam to Lebanon, and beyond, each region of the world has its own unique salad recipes. With just a little imagination, you can bring those global flavors home.

From the remotest corners of our planet to bustling city streets, there’s one thing you can always count on finding on menus: a salad. Salads are a staple in diets worldwide, offering endless possibilities to explore diverse cultures, flavors, and ingredients. A trip around the world of salads will inspire you to be more creative in the kitchen as you discover fresh ingredients and flavor combinations you would never have thought to try.

Around the World Salad recipes –

If you want an authentic flavor that will instantly whisk you away to a charming terrazza on the Amalfi Coast of Italy or a bustling souk in Marrakech, Morocco, you can’t compromise on the quality of ingredients. Selecting greenhouse grown veggies is an easy way to make sure you’re buying high-quality ingredients that will stay fresh so you can enjoy them in salads throughout the week.

Vietnam –

To kick off our tour of the world, let’s take inspiration from Vietnamese cuisine, which is also influenced by Chinese, French, and regional South Asian cuisines from Cambodia and Thailand. All these different culinary traditions share a love for fresh flavors and you can taste it right away in a salad recipe like Vietnamese Haddock Melon Salad. Vietnam’s long shoreline makes it an ideal location for fishing, which is why seafood features so prominently. The tropical flavors imparted by Alonna™ Canary Melons perfectly complement the seafood and make you feel like you’re lounging on a beach on the edge of the rainforest. With a surprisingly delicious flavor pairing, this recipe is a great example of how experimenting with salads from around the world can be a rewarding adventure.

The Mediterranean –

Next, let’s travel to the Mediterranean region where hearty and healthy salads like Antipasto Salad await you. Mediterranean cuisine showcases flavorful ingredients that harmonize to create a natural balance of flavors. When it comes to capturing the essence of the Mediterranean, the combination of olives and tomatoes reigns supreme. That’s precisely why this salad is your ultimate gateway to Italy, delivering an explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to the heart of this culinary paradise.

This simple three-step salad features Organic Juno® Bites Red Grape Tomatoes, a convenient, healthy, and flavorful option that you’ll want to snack on all afternoon. These organic snacking tomatoes are a great reminder that as we “travel” the world in our kitchen, we can enjoy global flavors while maintaining our dietary standards.

India –

Ready for another exciting stop on our salad journey? Indian salads are a true delight for the senses. Take the Vegan Masala Buddha Bowl, for example – it’s a vibrant blend of textures and flavors that caters to different dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan. This easy buddha bowl salad relies on fresh ingredients like RedRoyals® Sweet Cherry Tomatoes On-The-Vine, Sweet Bell Peppers, and Long English Cucumbers, which all combine with authentic Indian spices like turmeric and garam masala for a powerful flavor experience. It’s a great choice for families because you can customize it to everyone’s preferences, adding or substituting ingredients to make it your own!

Lebanon –

A popular salad that originated in Northern Lebanon with a tangy dressing and crispy pita bread is called Fattoush. The name derives from the Arabic word “fatteh,” which means crumbs. It’s a great way to use up leftover pita bread, which you can serve with hummus as a simple snack before dinner. The bread is baked and tossed with fresh vegetables like Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes, Mini Cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, pomegranate seeds, and herbs like parsley and mint. Fattoush is traditionally enjoyed as part of a mezze platter, a spread of small dishes that are shared among family and friends, so make sure to include this in your summer party plans!

There is a world of flavor –

It’s a wide world full of flavor. There are many other regions to explore, each with its own delicious salad recipes.

Here are a few more for you to explore:

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