If you overindulged in those irresistible holiday treats and enjoyed a little too much comfort food, this month's recipe ideas can help you get back on track and ready for spring. We show you how to best combine fresh greens and veggies with German pantry staples to create salads which are satisfying and nutritious enough to make a great light lunch or dinner.

Our fresh interpretations breathe new life into beloved classics like potato and kraut salad. This collection will provide inspiration on how to build a great recipe around a package of German Spätzle noodles or how to incorporate genuine German cheeses and hams to create spectacular salads. Using authentic condiments from Germany, such as vinegars and mustards will add that special note and make your salad truly come together.

Explore our collection of fresh and nutritious salad ideas

Got "BIO"? Organic Food Made in Germany

Germany is a key player on the global organic market but also has played a pioneering role in the organic food movement from the very beginning. Today the country at the heart of Europe is well-established as a vital powerhouse of the organic world. Growing awareness surrounding our food supply, environmental issues and sustainability have led to a steady increase in demand for food produced in keeping with natural and organic principles and standards. Adding to this trend is the seemingly unending wave of food scares and scandals which are cause for growing concerns about food safety and quality control. This has caused our demand for organic products to grow rapidly, especially in North America and Europe where organic foods have become an integral part of mainstream culture.

As a consequence, more and more organic food is imported from around the world to meet the increasing demand for healthy, high quality food produced according to organic principles. What Germany brings to the global table is a strong commitment to organic farming, a state of the art food industry with stringent quality control systems and a great variety of organic and natural products, from nutritious staples like organic wholegrain breads and mueslis all the way to natural snacks and organic refreshment drinks.

Find out more about organic farming and the organic market in Germany