Recipes With Salad

Got salad on hand? Here are 12 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

BEEF LOK LAK (Lok Lak Sach Ko)

Chilli prawn linguine

Pasta · Italian

Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce

Vegetarian · Syrian

Thai rice noodle salad

Vegetarian · Thai

15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers

Chicken · United States

Vietnamese veg parcels

Vegetarian · Vietnamese

Pairs well with

Tomato Garlic Onion Lime Oil Beef Chicken Chile Pepper

Storing & using Salad

Store in the fridge crisper and use within a few days for the best texture; a few (onions, potatoes, squash) prefer a cool, dark cupboard instead. Out of Salad? spinach or arugula is a common swap (1:1). Generic salad greens; contents vary.

Salad recipe FAQs

What can I make with just salad?

Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on tomato or a few everyday staples alongside it.

What goes well with salad?

Tomato, Garlic, Onion, Lime, Oil are the most common pairings in our recipes.

How do I find recipes for salad plus what else I have?

Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add salad plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.