Salads and sides
Cold dishes, vegetables and small plates.
KimchiVegan김치
🇰🇷 South Korea and 1 moreFermented and seasoned vegetables central to Korean meals
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
HummusVegan
🇸🇾 Syria and 5 moreMashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served as a dip or spread
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Lunch
SauerkrautVegan
🇩🇪 Germany and 5 moreFinely shredded cabbage preserved by natural fermentation in salt
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
GuacamoleVegan
🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreAvocado mashed with lime, salt, and herbs, served as a dip or spread
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks, Lunch
Olivier saladсалат Оливье
🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreA Russian salad of diced vegetables, meat and mayonnaise, served at festive meals
Salad or side, Dinner, Lunch
Kinilaw
🇵🇭 PhilippinesRaw seafood or vegetables marinated in vinegar and citrus juices from the Philippines
Salad or side, Snacks
EsquitesVegetarian
🇲🇽 MexicoMexican street snack of cooked corn served in a cup with toppings
Street food, Snacks
Bhel puriVegan
🇮🇳 IndiaPuffed rice snack tossed with chutneys, sev and crisp puris, sold on Mumbai streets
Street food, Snacks, Tea time
FavaVeganφάβα
🇬🇷 GreeceGreek split pea purée served warm or cold as a dip or spread
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
MorogoVegan
🇿🇦 South Africa and 1 moreA mix of wild green leaves eaten as a staple in Southern Africa
Main dish
RaitaVegetarianरायता
🇮🇳 India and 3 moreYogurt mixed with vegetables, fruit or pulses, served as a cooling side dish
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
TzatzikiVegetarianτζατζίκι
🇬🇷 Greece and 5 moreStrained yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic and herbs, served cold as a dip or sauce
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
Caesar salad
🇲🇽 Mexico and 3 moreRomaine lettuce tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing and croutons
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Greek saladVegetarianΧωριάτικη σαλάτα
🇬🇷 Greece and 1 moreTomato, cucumber, onion, feta and olives with olive oil and oregano
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Pickled cucumberVegan
🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreCucumbers preserved in brine or vinegar, enjoyed worldwide in many styles
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
Potato saladVegetarianKartoffelsalat
🇦🇹 Austria and 5 moreBoiled potatoes mixed with dressing, herbs, and vegetables, served cold or warm
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Bruschetta
🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreGrilled bread rubbed with garlic and olive oil, often topped with tomato or other ingredients
Bread, Snacks, Tea time
Baba ghanoushVeganبابا غنوج
🇪🇬 Egypt and 5 moreRoasted eggplant mashed with tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice, served as a dip
Salad or side, Snacks
Caprese saladVegetarianinsalata caprese
🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreSlices of tomato, mozzarella and basil dressed with olive oil
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Gado-gado
🇮🇩 IndonesiaVegetables, tofu and rice cake in a rich Indonesian peanut sauce
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Salade niçoise
🇫🇷 France and 1 moreA French salad of tomatoes, eggs, olives and anchovies or tuna from Nice
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Shopska saladVegetarianШопска салата
🇧🇬 Bulgaria and 3 moreA cold salad of tomato, cucumber, peppers, onion and white brined cheese from Bulgaria
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
UmeboshiVegan梅干し
🇯🇵 JapanSour, salty pickled ume fruit from Japan, often served with rice
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Lunch
Rojakrujak (ꦫꦸꦗꦏ꧀)
🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreA spicy-sweet fruit and vegetable salad with peanut and palm sugar dressing
Salad or side, Snacks
FattoushVeganفتوش
🇱🇧 Lebanon and 6 moreLevantine salad of toasted pita, mixed greens, and vegetables
Salad or side
VinegretVeganвинегрет
🇷🇺 Russia and 1 moreA Russian salad of beet, potato, carrot, onion and sauerkraut or pickles
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
TaramasalataFish or seafoodταραμοσαλάτα
🇬🇷 Greece and 5 moreFish roe blended with oil, lemon and bread or potato, served as a meze spread
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks
Poke
🇺🇸 United StatesHawaiian dish of diced raw fish tossed with seasonings and often served over rice
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
TsukemonoVegan漬物
🇯🇵 JapanJapanese vegetables preserved in salt, brine, or rice bran
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Lunch
Pico de galloVegan
🇲🇽 MexicoChopped tomato, onion, chili and cilantro salad served as a fresh salsa
Salad or side
Deviled eggsVegetarian
🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreHard-boiled eggs filled with a seasoned yolk mixture, served cold
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
Larbລາບ
🇱🇦 Laos and 3 moreFinely chopped meat salad with herbs, a national dish of Laos
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Tapenadetapenada
🇫🇷 FranceOlive and caper paste from Provence, often served as a spread or appetizer
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks, Lunch
MuhammaraVeganمحمرة
🇸🇾 Syria and 2 moreSyrian red pepper and walnut dip with pomegranate molasses
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
KısırVegan
🇹🇷 TurkeyTurkish salad of fine bulgur, parsley and tomato paste, served at room temperature
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Vitello tonnatoMeat
🇮🇹 Italy and 3 moreChilled veal slices covered in a creamy tuna sauce
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
Çiğ köfte
🇹🇷 Turkey and 2 moreSpiced bulgur and pepper paste mixture, once made with raw meat, from southeastern Turkey
Main dish, Snacks
MizeriaVegetarian
🇵🇱 PolandPolish cucumber salad with sour cream and fresh herbs
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Crostini
🇮🇹 ItalySmall slices of toasted bread topped with cheese, meats, or vegetables
Bread, Snacks
EscalivadaVegan
🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreCharred eggplant, peppers and other vegetables dressed with olive oil
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Çoban salatasıVegan
🇹🇷 TurkeyTurkish salad of chopped tomato, cucumber, pepper, onion and parsley
Salad or side
ZaaloukVeganزعلوك
🇲🇦 MoroccoMoroccan salad of cooked eggplant and tomato with spices and herbs
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
Papa a la huancaínaVegetarian
🇵🇪 PeruPeruvian cold potato starter with a creamy, spicy cheese sauce
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
OcopaVegetarian
🇵🇪 PeruPeruvian sauce of yellow chili, huacatay, cheese and peanuts, often served over potatoes
Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner
Causa limeña
🇵🇪 PeruCold layered potato dish with a savoury filling, typical of Peru
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
TaktoukaVeganتكتوكة
🇲🇦 MoroccoMoroccan salad of tomatoes, bell peppers and spices, served as a side or spread
Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner
CurtidoVegan
🇸🇻 El Salvador and 1 moreLightly fermented cabbage relish served with Salvadoran and Belizean dishes
Salad or side
AguachileFish or seafood
🇲🇽 MexicoRaw shrimp and fish marinated in chili, lime and vegetables from Sinaloa
Main dish, Lunch, Dinner