{"id":12526,"date":"2016-04-19T07:07:11","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T06:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=12526"},"modified":"2022-03-13T09:28:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-13T08:28:23","slug":"french-salads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/french-salads\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Most Popular Traditional French Salads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Salads have a place of choice among the plethora of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/typical-french-dishes\/\">traditional French dishes<\/a>. As they are easy to make and can come up in virtually any combination of ingredients, it\u2019s no wonder nearly each part of France has its own version. If you like food, or just wish to know a little bit more about French gastronomy, go on and learn about our numerous typical salad recipes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. The Parisian salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12528\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-parisienne.jpg\" alt=\"Parisian salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-parisienne.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-parisienne-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/yukop\/4767674023\/in\/photolist-9cmUaw-9cmX6j-9ciQcv-9ciQDH-9ciS4a-9cmTJU-8gizog-CFsFRC-2ipDJEe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yuko Honda<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is to French salads what a ham-and-butter sandwich is to its kind: an absolute classic.<\/p>\n<p>It is also easy to prepare: take a bit of green salad, diced Swiss cheese, a bit of ham, one or two hard-boiled eggs and some bread croutons, and you have a healthy and delicious salad.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatwell101.com\/parisian-salad-a-fine-mix-of-fresh-corn-ham-cheese-tomatoes-and-eggs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Parisian salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. Seafood salad<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-oceane.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-oceane.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-oceane-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the name says, this salad may use several kinds of seafood which are easily cultivated or fished in France.<\/p>\n<p>This salad with a green salad base generally includes bell peppers and shrimps, and may also be completed with either mussels, salmon or any other seafood.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easy-seafood-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Seafood salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. The \u201cni\u00e7oise\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-nicoise.jpg\" alt=\"ni\u00e7oise salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-nicoise.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-nicoise-475x367.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This salad, which comes from southeastern France, is generally made with specific ingredients, which act as reminders of the typical southern sun and wind.<\/p>\n<p>Green bell peppers, olives, artichokes and tuna (or anchovies) are often used in addition to the usual green salad, tomatoes and eggs base to make up a sunny dish.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/nicoise_salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ni\u00e7oise salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. The \u201clandaise\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12531\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-landaise.jpg\" alt=\"Landaise salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-landaise.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-landaise-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Salade_landaise_5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arnaud 25<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The \u201clandaise\u201d salad, with a green salad, tomatoes and cucumber base, owes its specificity to the few ingredients served warm with it, that is duck breast fillet and gizzards.<\/p>\n<p>Add a few asparagus for an original and tasty dish, and if you so wish, some sauteed potatoes and\/or croutons to give it a nice crunchy touch. It is also not uncommon to add some <em>foie gras<\/em> for extra flavor!<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meilleurduchef.com\/en\/recipe\/landaise-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">landaise salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. The \u201cfranc-comtoise\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12532\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12532\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-franc-comtoise.jpg\" alt=\"franc-comtoise salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-franc-comtoise.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-franc-comtoise-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Salade_comtoise_005.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Arnaud 25<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This salad showcases a mix of charcuterie and cheese typical in the Franche-Comt\u00e9 region.<\/p>\n<p>Green salad and browned potatoes act as base for smoked ham (or alternatively lardons), some Morteau sausage and Comt\u00e9 cheese, resulting in a delicious and nourishing harmony.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinebarty.co.uk\/recipe\/salade-comtoise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">franc-comtoise salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>6. The \u201clyonnaise\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12533\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-lyonnaise.jpg\" alt=\"lyonnaise salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-lyonnaise.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-lyonnaise-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/91456152@N08\/8296545869\/in\/photolist-dD8Y3i-JtmVwV-4wkTKu-4wgMxz-4wkWYY-4wgK34-4wkU2q-4wgMET-4wkU8A-4wgMZv-4wgMsH-4wkNNj-836Qf-KBTwxU-6ucm7L-fBVxxb-HSeJWT-4GCbe8-mp4C68-8jcrUk-9NvzNx-bFrxiX-bswEXJ-e6aBCY-6T6WEJ-4wgKs8-4wkWHE-5mpBiz-4wgDTR-4wgNfp-4wgE8V-4wgEgF-4wgP54-et3spC-8tECWr-8tEBz6-8tHCnL-8tHCy3-8tECMB-8tHDSq-8tHySd-8tECEn-8tEySt-8tHAW9-8tEz1r-8tExvZ-8tHC61-8tHE6W-8tEyqB-8tEyLT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Danielle Fenske<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This salad originating from the city of Lyon is recognizable due to its use of poached eggs instead of hard-boiled eggs during its preparation and presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it also traditionally uses dandelions instead of green salad, on top of which are generally displayed bits of smoked bacon (or lardons) and croutons.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-lyonnaise-salad-recipes-from-the-kitchn-4418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lyonnaise salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>7. The \u201cauvergnate\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12534\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12534\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12534 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-auvergnate.jpg\" alt=\"auvergnate salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-auvergnate.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-auvergnate-475x317.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Salade_Auvergnate,_L%27Express_27,_Paris_001.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Guilhem Vellut<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like many salads in this list, the auvergnate salad is identifiable thanks to the type of cheese it uses, in this case, usually some Bleu d\u2019Auvergne or Cantal.<\/p>\n<p>When associated with green salad, tomatoes, ham and potatoes, they gracefully add their particular flavor to the other traditional ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovefrenchfood.com\/salade-Auvergnate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">auvergnate salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>8. The \u201csavoyarde\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12535\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-savoyarde.jpg\" alt=\"Savoyarde salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-savoyarde.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-savoyarde-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/martin_thomas\/9249299309\/in\/photolist-f6k5rK-7E2bEj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Martin Thomas<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another salad associated with typical cheese from its original region in the Alps. The \u201csavoyarde\u201d salad tends to be composed of potatoes, although some green salad may be added.<\/p>\n<p>Made with ham or lardons, mushrooms and Raclette cheese, it makes for a warm and friendly dish.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/annefretz.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/salade-savoyarde-avec-une-vinaigrette.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">savoyarde salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>9. The \u201cvosgienne\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<p>The vosgienne salad is also inspired from typical mountain dishes and is only all the more delicious for it.<\/p>\n<p>Eggs, <em>lardons<\/em> and <em>cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche<\/em> on top of green salad and potatoes make it a dish easy to make for yourself, yet still tasty and delicious.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kolarsky.com\/family\/cookbook\/salade_vosgienne.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vosgienne salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>10. Warm goat cheese salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12536\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-chevre-chaud.jpg\" alt=\"Warm goat cheese salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-chevre-chaud.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-chevre-chaud-475x329.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/emathome\/582271936\/in\/photolist-6sddkV-9HZ2Fw-Tsiaj-q4VS6f-57SYaS-5Cg3h8-7Gdt6c-25R1F8d-6v4Eip-V4CDk8-51FxnP-4zKu7u-6jhiY6-irCMWC-9tXimk-9vwpA4-9u1iqQ-9tXc3e-9tXd3r-9u1hzf-9u1jwE-9tXe2x-9tXmLP-9u1cYb-9u1ma7-7tZkRK-9tXkTn-9tXgtV-9u1ck5-9u1dYf-9u1fDj-9tXdFc-9tXeCX-9tXjcB-9u1kTu-9u1gn3-9u1jLY-9u1h91-9u1kbC-9u1jdQ-9tXf2a-9u1icw-9u1fgJ-9tXhbK-9tXcjV-2i98FzR-5GJVtg-pG1zkH-7F2Qau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Emily Heath<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC-BY-NC-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another one of the typical French salads to include cheese in its recipe, the toasted goat cheese salad can be enjoyed anywhere in France.<\/p>\n<p>The base of green salad is generally topped with tomatoes and lardons, which carefully enhance the flavor of the goat cheese toasts, served warm straight out of the oven and directly on top of the salad.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/goat-cheese-salad-2217678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">warm goat cheese salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>11. The \u201ccauchoise\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12537\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-cauchoise.jpg\" alt=\"Cauchoise salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-cauchoise.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-cauchoise-475x475.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-cauchoise-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-cauchoise-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Salade_cauchoise.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ludovic P\u00e9ron<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The cauchoise salade, with a potato base, is quite remarkable by its peculiar use of herbs, generally, watercress or fennel, which are treated as actual ingredients rather than mere seasoning or dressing.<\/p>\n<p>Ham dices and cream (or cider vinegar) are generally added to complete it.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverford.co.uk\/recipes\/salade-cauchoise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cauchoise salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>12. The \u201cpi\u00e9montaise\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the name suggesting an Italian origin, this salad has gradually become a classic in French gastronomy.<\/p>\n<p>Add a few tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs and ham dices to a base of potatoes and cream to obtain a fresh salad that everyone will appreciate.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meilleurduchef.com\/en\/recipe\/piemontaise-potato-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pi\u00e9montaise salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>13. The \u201cNorman\u201d salad<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12538\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-normande.jpg\" alt=\"norman salad\" width=\"620\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-normande.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/salade-normande-475x326.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Salade_normande.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ludovic P\u00e9ron<\/a> under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, a sweet and savory mix to stimulate your taste buds.<\/p>\n<p>The Norman salad, on a base of green salad (and sometimes potatoes), generally contains apples, Camembert cheese and walnuts, with a seasoning made of vinegar cider, to make up an original and still delicious dish.<\/p>\n<p>Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/green-salad-with-apple-dressing-and-camembert-toasts-4674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Norman salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is also quite important to note that each salad may have several variations, and some ingredients may easily be changed or outright left aside. Feel free to modify these recipes to suit your taste\u2026 Ready, set, eat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Salads have a place of choice among the plethora of traditional French dishes. 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