American Crab Louie SaladAmerican Crab Louie Salad also called King of Salad, originated from San Francisco, California, in the west coast of the USA. Main ingredients are Dungeness Crab meat, boiled eggs, asparagus, lettuce leaves, pickled cucumber and tomato, mixed with sweet and tangy Louis Dressing. Place some fresh crab meat on lettuce; pile up like a hill and sprinkle with Louis Dressing. It can pair with other ingredients to enjoy.Ingredients:Dungeness Crab meat, boiled eggs, asparagus, lettuce, tomato, Louis DressingLouis Dressing: mayonnaise, ketchup, picked cucumber, garlic, Tabasco, paprika, Lea & Perrins, lemmon juice, salt and pepper, sugar

Seasonal Salad Around the World 2026

5.1.1 North America:  Canada, USA, Mexico

In Search Of World's Hidden Tastes

5.1.1 Around North America, Explore Seasonal Salads

North American cuisine is a diverse mix of indigenous ingredients (corn, beans, squash) and global influences, particularly European (British, French, Spanish), African, and Asian, resulting in regional specialties like American BBQ, Tex-Mex, Canadian poutine, and Caribbean dishes, characterized by comfort foods (mac & cheese, burgers) and significant immigrant contributions that create a rich culinary tapestry.

Canadian cuisine is a diverse mix of Indigenous traditions, French and British influences, and multicultural additions, featuring staples like maple syrup, poutine, fresh seafood (salmon, lobster), game meats (bison, moose), and regional specialties such as Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, and tourtière, all shaped by Canada's vast geography and immigrant cultures. It's often described as a "cuisine of cuisines," celebrating local ingredients and global flavors.

American cuisine is a diverse "melting pot" of global influences, blending Native American, European (British, Italian, German), African (Soul Food), Latin American (Tex-Mex), and Asian traditions, creating unique regional styles like Southern BBQ, Cajun, and New York Deli, alongside iconic dishes such as burgers, mac & cheese, fried chicken, and apple pie. Its defining feature is adaptation and fusion, where immigrant dishes become distinctly American over time.

Mexican cuisine is a rich, ancient culinary tradition blending indigenous ingredients like corn, chili peppers, avocado, and chocolate with Spanish influences (pork, beef, cheese), known for staples like tacos, tamales, and mole, focusing on fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and dishes like enchiladas, guacamole, and pozole, celebrated globally for its diversity and balance.

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Canadian Lobster Salad   

Canadian Lobster is called by seafood lovers as "King of seafood"! Lobster is the pride of Nova Scotia in the East coast of Canada. Nova Scotia Lobsters, sustainably harvested from the cold pristine Atlantic Ocean, by independent fishermen along the coast.  Nova Scotia’s lobster fishery is carefully managed to bring the highest quality lobster to market. Nova Scotia lobster is prized for its hard shelled and full meat qualities. Canadian Nova Scotia Lobster Salad uses meat of live lobster, mixed with sour，tangy and herbed Mary Rose Remoulade, and sweet maple syrup; sprinked with red paprika and sun dried tomatoes, It is eye catching and delicious. 

Ingredients

Nova Scotia lobster, lettuce leaves, mushroom, cucumber, celery, dill and eggs  

Mary Rose Remoulade (Marie Rose sauce or seafood sauce): tomato, mayonnaise, lea and perrins, lemon juice, black pepper

Garnish: paprika, sun dried tomatoes

Canadian PEI Lobster Roll 

To make the Prince Edward Island Lobster Roll, first cut open across the center of hot dog bun; put some Lobster Salad in the middle of the bun . It is delicious and slightly tangy.

Ingredients: Nova Scotial lobster salad, hot dog bun 

Hot dog bun

Ingredients:

All purpose flour, yeast, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, water

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American Crab Louie Salad

American Crab Louie Salad also called King of Salad, originated from San Francisco, California, in the west coast of the USA. Main ingredients are Dungeness  Crab meat, boiled eggs, asparagus, lettuce leaves, pickled cucumber and tomato, mixed with sweet and tangy Louis Dressing. Place some fresh crab meat on lettuce; pile up like a hill and sprinkle with Louis Dressing. It can pair with other ingredients to enjoy.

Ingredients:

Dungeness Crab meat, boiled eggs, asparagus, lettuce, tomato, Louis Dressing

Louis Dressing: mayonnaise, ketchup, picked cucumber, garlic, Tabasco, paprika, Lea & Perrins, lemmon juice, salt and pepper, sugar

 

Seattle Dungeness Crab Roll

To make the Seattle Dungeness Crab Roll, first cut open across the center of Brioche bun; put some Crab Louie salad in the middle of the bun. Fresh crab meat is paired with boiled eggs and fresh vegetable and mixed with Louis Dressing, yummy!

Brioche bun

Ingredient: all purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, yeast, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt, water

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Mexican Ensalada de Nopales

Nopal is a type of cactus originated in Mexico. It is used as ingredient for food, especially salad such as Ensalada de Nopales. Ensalada de Nopales can be served by itself, or paired with grill meat and toppings for tacos.

Ingredients:

Nopales, jalapeño, lettuce leaves, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, salt, sugar, queso fresco

Salad  Dressing: Oregano, cilantro, Dijon mustard, apple cider, olive oil, salt, sugar

Mexican Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad is originated from Mexico. It was invented by the owner of an Italian restaurant in Tijuana Chef Caesar Cardini in 1924. Therefore it was named after him as "Caesar Salad".

Ingredient: Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese

Caesar Salad Dressing: anchovies, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, balck pepper, salt

 

Tacos de Nopales

Place some Ensalada de Nopales on the top of Tortilla, roll over to become Tacos de Nopales, Yummy!

Caesar Salad Tacos

Place some Caesar Salad on the top of Tortilla, roll over to become Caesar Salad Tacos, Yummy!

Mexican Corn Tortillas 

Use masa harina (instant masa flour) to mix with water to form a dough. Take out some doug and press it to become a disk. Place it on grill to form tortilla.

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6.1.2 Central America:  Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador

Publisher： Chef Kar Delight