A salad can be a side dish, an appetizer, a palate cleanser, or the main meal. It can be a way to feature seasonal produce, stretch special foods, or clean out the fridge of leftovers. And salads are a great way to introduce people to fermented foods.
DRESSING
The part that brings the salad together and elevates even plain lettuce to an exciting side, dressing has endless variations! Go with old favorites or get adventurous. Dressing will keep for at least 2 weeks, so having some choices on hand is easy.
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Easy Probiotic-rich Caesar Dressing
- Piima Ranch Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Kombucha Tomato-French Dressing
- Green Goddess Style Kefir Salad Dressing
LACTO-FERMENTED PICKLES
Pickled foods are as much a part of salads as dressings. Many of the standard salad additions were traditionally fermented.
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Naturally Cultured Pickles
- Carrot Kraut
- Lacto-fermented Dilly Beans
- Miso Fermented Red Onions
- Lacto-fermented Banana Peppers
CHEESE
Cheese is a salad topping favorite. From feta to blue cheese to parmesan, making cheese at home is satisfying and delicious.
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Dry-curd Cottage Cheese
- Feta Cheese
- Traditional Mozzarella
- Southwestern Spicy Cheese Curds
- Simple Parmesan Cheese
CROUTONS
Croutons provide texture and taste to salads. They are also a great way to use up stale bread, or loaves that didn't turn out quite right. To make croutons, cut sourdough bread into cubes and dry overnight. Toss in a hot pan with butter or oil. Season with garlic, onion and herbs to taste. Or serve some sourdough crackers with your salad.Sourdough Onion-Caraway Sprouted Rye Crackers and Whole Grain Gluten-free Sourdough Crackers pair well with many salads.
SPROUTS
The green in a salad doesn't all have to come from lettuce. Sprouting is simple and inexpensive to do at home.
MEAT OR EGG SALAD
Tuna, ham, chicken, or egg salad makes a filling lunch on sourdough. Culture it up by using Foolproof Lacto-fermented Mayonnaise. Want a bit more kick? How about Lacto-fermented Dijon Mayonnaise
VEGETARIAN
For a vegetarian or vegan salad, try culturing soy or other beans for a protein boost.
COMPLETE MEAL
Whether for a lunch, a light dinner, or the star of the next potluck party, these salads are both healthy and delicious!
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Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Feta
- Garden Pasta Salad with Kombucha Herb Dressing
- Mexican Rice Salad with Sour Cream and Kefir Dressing
- Mozzarella, Tomato, and Quinoa Salad
- Probiotic-rich Yogurt Potato Salad Recipe
- Roasted Beet Salad with Pears and Goat Cheese
Salads can be the best part of any meal and serve as way to bring cultured foods to the table. Whether simple or more complex, salads never need to be boring!
