48 BEST SALAD RECIPES
These refreshing salad recipes are ideal for summer, whether you need a healthy dinner option or a BBQ side dish for a group. They’re delicious, easy to prepare, and require minimal cooking, making them perfect for a quick weekday meal.
Chicken Salad Recipes
01. BBQ Chicken Salad
This BBQ chicken salad is even better than what you get at restaurants! It’s packed with flavorful BBQ chicken, carrots, toasted corn, avocado, green onions, croutons, and more, creating the ultimate barbecue chicken salad experience!
02. Crispy Cobb Salad With Breaded Chicken
This Crispy Cobb Salad with Breaded Chicken offers a fresh take on a classic dish. Tender pan-fried chicken, seasoned and coated in crispy panko, is paired with a hearty salad featuring eggs, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and a creamy Honey Dijon dressing. It’s versatile enough to be enjoyed as a satisfying main course or as a delightful side dish in smaller portions. The choice is yours!
03. Santa Fe Chicken Salad
This flavorful Santa Fe Salad showcases crisp lettuce, juicy chicken, black beans, and a colorful assortment of vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy lime-infused dressing. Packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this healthy salad brings a taste of the Southwest to your table.
04. Asian Chicken Salad
This Asian chicken salad with ginger sesame dressing is vibrant and full of flavor. A delightful sweet and tangy vinaigrette coats crunchy vegetables, creating a nutritious meal rich in protein and fiber.
05. Chinese Chicken Salad
This Chinese Chicken Salad is hearty and packed with shredded chicken and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables. Tossed in a creamy peanut butter dressing, it’s one of our top choices for enjoying an Asian-inspired salad!
06. Chicken and Grape Salad
Tired of your usual bland and basic salads? You need to try this chicken salad with grapes recipe. This chicken salad with grapes features creamy and crunchy elements all mixed with a creamy dressing! It’s easy to prepare and tastes incredible!
07. Chili Lime Chicken Salad
This tender, juicy, zesty chili lime chicken is perfect for topping your salad! This easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare! Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
08. Strawberry Chicken Salad
As the weather heats up, indulge in the ultimate summer salad: grilled strawberry chicken salad with a homemade vinaigrette. It’s a delicious way to enjoy the season’s flavors!
09. Mexican Chicken Avocado Salad
This filling Mexican Avocado Chicken Salad has all the essentials of a really great salad – it’s jam packed with fresh, vibrant flavours, big, creamy chunks of avocado and irresistible Mexican grilled chicken.
10. Fajita Chicken Salad
This chicken fajita salad bowl offers a low-calorie twist on the classic fajita. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for a quick and light lunch or dinner option.
Vegetarian Salad Recipes
11. Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
This Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad features crisp apples, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and hearty walnuts to create the perfect Autumn-inspired salad. It is an easy and delicious side dish for any of your favorite meals!
12. Strawberry Spinach Salad
Enjoy this classic strawberry spinach salad featuring red onion, feta cheese, and almonds, all complemented by a homemade sugar-free poppyseed dressing. It’s a delicious and healthy lunch idea to make the most of fresh strawberries!
13. Arugula Salad with Parmesan, Lemon and Olive Oil
This arugula salad with lemon, Parmesan, and olive oil is a go-to for me—a simple meal that requires just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. It’s versatile enough for lunch or dinner, perfect for impressing guests, enhancing date night, or enjoying a quick weekday dinner. Pair it effortlessly with steak, seafood, pizza, or an antipasto platter.
14. Spicy Southwestern Salad with Avocado Dressing
southwestern salad is so super simple and classic – just spicy golden roasted sweet potatoes tossed with sweet corn , black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, and a cool creamy avocado dressing that is packed with cilantro, lime, and other good things. crisp and refreshing, plus simple to prepare.
15. Spinach Orzo Salad
Picture a salad that balances textures and flavors perfectly, perfect for a swift lunch or a light dinner. This single-serving Spinach Orzo Salad achieves just that. It blends delicate orzo pasta with creamy feta cheese, crunchy toasted pine nuts, sharp red onions, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives—a symphony of tastes. Tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette, it’s a light yet satisfying dish.
Fruit Salad Recipes
16. Pineapple & Cucumber Salad
Enjoy this sweet, refreshing salad alongside grilled meat or fish to cut through the richness and refresh the palate. This perfectly refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad is wonderfully easy to make and simply delicious! A lovely salad with sweet, light flavors that is great for summer BBQs, parties, potlucks and more!
17. Strawberry Watermelon Salad
Watermelon Strawberry Salad is a delightful, refreshing summer dish featuring sweet strawberries, juicy watermelon, and creamy feta cheese, all topped with a zesty Lime Honey Dressing.
18. Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
Treat yourself to a vibrant and refreshing fruit salad, packed with juicy flavors and dressed in a delightful honey-lime dressing. This colorful medley of fruits is ideal for a light snack or as a stunning centerpiece at your next gathering.
19. Overnight Fruit Salad
This creamy overnight fruit salad recipe is a delightful make-ahead dish straight from grandma’s recipe box. It features a colorful mix of fruits combined with a simple custard dressing and mini marshmallows, creating a fun and nostalgic vintage dessert.
20. Fresh Fruit Salad
This easy Fruit Salad recipe is filled with a variety of fresh fruits, tossed together in a mouthwatering honey lime dressing. It’s refreshing, delicious, and the ideal addition to your summer menu.
21. Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad
The Easy Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad recipe blends fresh strawberries and sweet bananas into a creamy cheesecake filling. This delightful dessert salad is a perfect side dish for church potlucks, summer BBQs, or family gatherings!
22. Mojito Fruit Salad
Celebrate summer with this Mojito Fruit Salad recipe! It features fresh watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries tossed in a sweet lime and mint dressing. You can add rum for an extra kick, if desired!
23. Waldorf Salad
Waldorf salad is a favorite around here, particularly in the fall when apples and walnuts are in season. It’s especially popular around the holidays, gracing many a Thanksgiving and holiday spread.
24. Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Ambrosia Salad is an easy and sweet dish that you can serve alongside your main meal or save for a light dessert. It’s made in one bowl with a creamy base, lots of colorful fruit, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows, all in just 15 minutes. It’s a great addition to a big Thanksgiving, Christmas, or holiday meal.
25. Creamy Grape Salad
Creamy Grape Salad is a traditional fruit dessert featuring firm grapes coated in a sweet cream cheese mixture, topped with crunchy pecans and a sprinkle of light brown sugar. It’s sure to please a crowd!
Corn Salad Recipes
26. Cucumber Corn Salad
Cucumber Corn Salad is a tasty recipe that takes just 15 minutes to make, ideal for summer! With a few basic ingredients, this flavorful salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
27. Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
The easiest 5 minutes vegan Tomato Corn Avocado Salad Recipe – it’s so delicious light and fresh. Makes perfect summer salad to serve as a side dish or on it’s own.
28. Black Bean and Corn Salad
Black Bean and Corn Salad is an easy salad recipe with simple ingredients and quick preparation. It’s perfect for last-minute entertaining, picnics, or family gatherings.
29. Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe, also known as elote salad or esquites, features canned corn tossed in a creamy dressing. It’s a simple side dish that’s perfect for taco night or your next cookout.
30. Summer Corn Salad
This Summer Corn Salad recipe brings together the freshest ingredients of the season. It’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or any occasion! It’s an impressive and simple salad that everyone will enjoy!
Potato Salad Recipes
31. Classic Potato Salad
Creamy and slightly tangy, with crunchy ruby-pink radishes, this classic potato salad always takes the top prize.
32. Dill Potato Salad
You’ll love how easy and deliciously creamy this Dill Potato Salad recipe is! It’s a fantastic veggie salad with refreshing flavors, perfect for day outs and barbecue dinners as a delightful side dish.
33. Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
A creamy and delicious potato salad with amazing ranch flavor and bacon! This is the perfect side to take to a potluck and is sure to be a huge hit!
34. Skinny Red Potato Salad
Introducing our Skinny Red Potato Salad without mayo, designed to delight your taste buds! Loaded with colorful veggies and dressed in a zesty vinaigrette, it’s the perfect choice for a healthy and flavorful meal.
35. German Potato Salad
My German Potato Salad features vinegar, bacon, and onion, and can be served either warm or cold. It’s a hearty side dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s holiday dinners or BBQs!
36. Southern Potato Salad
A classic Southern Potato Salad that will be the best you ever had. Creamy and tangy and made with simple ingredients.
Cucumber Salad Recipes
37. Avocado Cucumber Salad
This healthy Avocado Cucumber Salad has a citrus dressing with cilantro and garlic. This salad is a great side dish to any meal!
38. Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber and tomato salad features fresh cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in a tangy homemade vinegar dressing, perfect for a refreshing summer side dish!
39. Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad
Enjoy life’s simple pleasures with this refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, ensuring you can savor every moment of summer sunshine!
40. Creamy Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad is quick and easy, ready in just 10 minutes with minimal effort. It’s a perfect low-carb, keto-friendly option to enjoy throughout the year.
41. Watermelon-Cucumber Salad
This watermelon cucumber salad is light and refreshing, tossed with feta, mint, and a simple olive oil dressing.
42. Cucumber Greek Salad
Enjoy the zesty and fresh flavors of Greek Cucumber Salad, perfect for cookouts, picnics, or any day! Ready in just 15 minutes and incredibly delicious!
Pasta Salad Recipes
43. Taco Pasta Salad
This Taco Pasta Salad is a family favorite! This pasta salad recipe is perfect for BBQs, potlucks and big family gatherings! It has a secret ingredient that stops everyone in their tracks!
44. Greek Pasta Salad
This vibrant pasta salad combines the classic flavors of a Greek salad, offering a delicious twist on traditional pasta dishes. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd at your next cookout.
45. Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad features cooked chicken, tender pasta, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing—a delicious main dish perfect for light summer dinners and a hit at family gatherings or potlucks!
46. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Dill pickle pasta salad is a perfect side for barbecues, grilled chicken, or fish. Packed with dill, pickles, and creamy dressing, it even includes cheese for an extra treat.
47. Tuna-Macaroni Salad
This classic creamy tuna macaroni salad includes onion, celery, hard-boiled egg, and mayonnaise. It’s a simple recipe made with pantry staples, perfect for a quick and comforting dish loved by everyone!
48. Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is incredibly easy to make and ideal for picnics and tailgating. If you’re a fan of Buffalo chicken, you’ll absolutely enjoy
