“5 Iconic Australian Salads You Can Make at Home

August 4,  2025

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A colourful barbecue classic: cooked rice tossed with diced capsicum, apple or raisins, and a curry‑powder & vinegar dressing for tang and spice. It’s easy to prep ahead and ideal for casual gatherings.

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Curried Rice Salad

Often seen in Aussie cafés—roasted beetroot and pumpkin paired with tangy ricotta, leafy greens (like kale or spinach), fresh herbs, and seeds or nuts. Bright, earthy, and modern.

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Beetroot, Pumpkin & Ricotta Salad

Originating from Queensland and Broken Hill, this creamy slaw combines grated cheddar cheese, carrot, scallions, and mayonnaise (plus optional cabbage or broccoli).

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Australian Cheese Slaw

Roast seasonal veg like pumpkin, zucchini, capsicum, broccoli or carrot and toss with quinoa and lentils. Flavour with a mustard or tahini-based dressing.

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Roasted Vegetable & Grain Salad

A simple yet iconic mix: iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, mushrooms and olives, dressed with French-style vinaigrette. Reddit users note it's best served after marinating overnigh

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Basic Aussie Garden Salad