29 Fresh and Flavorful Salad Recipes for Every Season
Salads aren’t just side dishes—they can be vibrant, satisfying meals all on their own. With fresh ingredients and endless customization, they’re perfect for any season or occasion. These salad recipes prove that salads can be as exciting as they are nutritious.
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
With roasted garlic, a creamy lemon and herb dressing and crispy-skin potatoes that are tender inside, this smashed potato salad is a winner.
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Crispy Rice Salad
This viral crispy rice salad recipe is so good. It pairs crispy rice with fresh herbs and vegetables, peanuts and a tangy Asian dressing.
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Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad
Whip up a quick and tasty Mediterranean tuna orzo salad for a weeknight dinner. This recipe is ideal for a healthy meal that’s ready fast.
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Olivier Salad
This Olivier salad is made with vegetables, eggs, pickles, and more, in a creamy dressing with fresh dill weed. It’s tasty and satisfying.
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Italian Chopped Salad
You’re going to love this richly flavored chopped Italian salad. It’s loaded with plenty of authentic Italian flavors in every bite.
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Lemon Parmesan Chopped Salad
Lemon parmesan chopped salad is a quick and elegant side dish or base salad that pairs with tons of sides and mains. An easy-going salad, it’s perfectly balanced and utterly delicious.
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BLT Pasta Salad
If you love sinking your teeth into a juicy burger but want something more virtuous, you can’t go wrong with a tasty, creamy BLT pasta salad.
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Roasted Beet Salad
This colorful roasted beet salad recipe is ideal if you want to serve a light lunch or a light appetizer before your main meal.
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Coleslaw Pasta Salad
This tasty, creamy coleslaw pasta salad pairs wonderfully with anything from a juicy steak. It’s quick and easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
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Iceberg Wedge Salad
A delicious contrast of light, fresh iceberg lettuce and rich, salty bacon pieces with blue cheese dressing which is outrageously good.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Pickle fans, this one is for you! A delicious dill pickle pasta salad makes a great snack, lunch or side dish. It’s tangy, creamy and tasty.
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Melon Prosciutto Salad
This melon prosciutto salad offers bold, vibrant flavors in every bite. The salad combines sweet with salty for a truly mouthwatering dish.
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Spicy Watermelon Jalapeño Salad
The perfect combination of sweet and savory, this spicy watermelon jalapeno salad is a wonderful dish that takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
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Antipasto Salad
If you like Italian flavors, you’re definitely going to enjoy this antipasto salad which showcases Italian meats, cheeses, veggies, and more.
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Chopped Chicken Blue Cheese Salad
If you’re looking for a tasty appetizer or light meal, you can’t go wrong with this easy chopped chicken blue cheese salad recipe.
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Italian Tuna White Bean Salad
Simple ingredients combine to make this Tuscan classic. Juicy fresh tuna pairs with beans for a Tuscan tuna white bean salad everyone will enjoy. It makes a tasty meal, whatever the season.
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Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad
Asian chicken salad with honey ginger dressing is one of the best salads ever plus it’s so easy to throw together.
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Mandarin Orange Salad
Mandarin Orange Salad has been a favorite in our family forever! My Mom always makes this mandarin salad for family dinners and holidays.
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Waldorf Salad
This classic Waldorf salad never goes out of style! Topped with apples, grapes, walnuts, and creamy dressing, there’s flavor in every bite!
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Tuna Salad
Looking for a simple salad sandwich recipe? This Tuna Salad Sandwich is sweet and savory and full of protein. It’s a great lunch option.
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Spring Mix Salad
Make this vibrant, easy spring mix salad recipe with blueberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and sweet blueberry dressing. Ready in 10 minutes!
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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad is a quick and easy salad that has a homemade Cajun Caesar dressing that makes this salad delicious!
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Strawberry Salad
This copycat Panera Strawberry Pecan Salad is loaded with fresh berries and candied pecans. Tossed with a sweet homemade lemon poppy seed dressing, it’s the perfect fresh salad warm summer days!
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Spicy Avocado Black Bean Salad
This spicy avocado black bean salad is delicious served as a side dish, a meal, or even as a dip with chips. It’s simple, flavorful, and ready in just a few minutes.
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Shrimp Caesar Salad
This Shrimp Caesar Salad tosses romaine lettuce with a creamy flavorful Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, and juicy creole spiced shrimp!
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Quinoa Salad
This Quinoa Salad is a gorgeous salad full of bright ingredients that’s delicious and healthy for you. This good-for-you salad will leave you craving more.
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Mexican Pasta Salad
Our 35-minute recipe for Mexican pasta salad is made with black beans, corn and creamy yogurt dressing. A real crowd-pleaser for a summer party!
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Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta Salad is a favorite salad with little flavor bombs throughout the salad like salami, mozzarella, veggies, olives, basil, and more! Simply made with your favorite Italian dressing, nothing could be easier and faster!
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Olive Garden Salad
This speedy Copycat Olive Garden salad recipe is loaded with fresh flavor and your new favorite dressing! We’ll use my secret ingredient to make it perfectly creamy and zesty.
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