Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to fun and tasty Salad Recipes! Whether you prefer a protein-packed salad with chicken or vegetarian/vegan options, this collection of over 50 salad recipes has you covered for on-the-go lunches and salad recipes for dinner! Check out my favorite salad ideas for inspiration!
It’s so easy to personalize salad recipes with fruit, your favorite veggies, homemade dressings, and toppings for a one-of-a-kind and refreshing meal you’ll actually crave! Below you’ll find an array of juicy chicken salads, hearty vegan salads loaded with different flavors and textures, some classic salad recipes, and everything in between!
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Tips For Making The Best Salads
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Vegetables past their best are great for stews and stir-fries. But when it comes to a salad… vegetables take center stage and need to be at their best!
- Dry your veggies. Water on the salad leaves will dilute the dressing and the flavor, plus wet ingredients do not allow the dressing to cling properly. You can use a salad spinner to help remove any extra moisture.
- Dress heartier salads ahead of time. Salads that use grains like couscous or barley are best mixed with the dressing ahead of time. This way, the grains can absorb the dressing over an hour or so.
- Dress more delicate salads just before you serve them. It’s great to give your guests some dressing on the side, but that can often end up pooling in one spot. If you toss your salad just before plating up portions, it will be evenly coated and much more satisfying!
- Deseed watery vegetables. Tomatoes and cucumbers are great base ingredients, but they can make a salad soggy! To remove the seeds, use a paring knife, cut the vegetable in quarters, and scoop out the seeds.
- Have fun and Spiralize! Spiralizers make ‘noodles’ from vegetables like zucchini, beets, and carrots. Spiralized veggies make for a more interesting salad that even your kids will love.
- Sprinkle salt and massage tough greens. This tip helps turn collards, kale, and cabbage into tender yet still flavorful veggies. Seasoning your greens is always a great way to add more flavor.
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Favorite Gadgets For Making Salads
- Paderno World Cuisine Vegetable Spiralizer
- Salad Spinner
- Large Vegetable Y Prep Peeler
- Mandoline Slicer
- Vidalia Chop Wizard
- Wooden Salad Bowl
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The Best Salad Recipes
Make sure to have these salad recipes ready for any occasion! Whether it’s a barbecue, family dinner, or a quick meal, this ultimate salad recipe list is perfect to have on hand.
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Lebanese Fattoush Salad
This authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad is made with well-seasoned fried pita bread, seasonal vegetables and tossed in a zesty sumac Mediterranean dressing.
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Chopped Green Goddess Salad
This simple Greek Goddess Salad uses green cabbage, cucumbers, and a simple homemade Green Goddess salad dressing! Easy cabbage salad recipe!
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Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Make this Mediterranean Chopped Salad for a large crowd. It’s full of veggies, chickpeas, feta cheese, and olives and tossed in a lemony herb dressing!
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Nicoise Salad
This vibrant vegetarian Nicoise salad perfectly combines fresh veggies, eggs, olives, and a zesty onion vinaigrette for a burst of flavor.
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Shrimp Avocado Salad
This low-carb Shrimp Avocado Salad is made with only a few simple ingredients with a zesty lime olive oil dressing that adds a fresh flavor!
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Asian Chicken Salad
This Asian Chicken Salad is made with two types of cabbages, lots of vegetables, and shredded chicken tossed in a flavorful peanut dressing.
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
This delicious low carb Buffalo Chicken Salad is great to serve as an appetizer or a main dish. It is quick and easy to make with leftover shredded chicken!
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a fun twist on the classic caesar salad made with lettuce, pasta, croutons, chicken in a homemade dressing.
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Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted Beet Salad is made with two types of seasonal beets and served over a bed or arugula; it’s a fresh, light and nutritious summer salad.
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Crispy Feta Croutons Salad
Add some flavor and bite to your salads with these air fried crispy feta croutons. Simple to make, they’re great for soups and wraps too!
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Pesto Zoodles
Pesto Zoodles is a low carb easy recipe inspired by pesto spaghetti; made lighter by spiralizing zucchini into long spaghetti-like strands!
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Brussels Sprout & Sweet Potato Salad
No more boring salads! Easy to make, this Brussel Sprout Sweet Potato Salad is full of flavor, color and texture – pairs with many main dishes.
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Mexican Chopped Salad
This Mexican Chopped Salad is a light and healthy salad that’s loaded with Tex Mex ingredients. It’s very simple to throw together and bursting with flavor!
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Avocado Blueberry Salad
Avocado Blueberry Salad is a summertime fresh and flavorful recipe made on top of a bed or arugula and quinoa. It’s an easy bright recipe to throw together!
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Southwest Quinoa Salad
Made with roasted sweet potatoes, corn and black beans, this Southwest quinoa salad is vegan and gluten free, and hearty with 18g protein/serving.
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