Salads are mouthwatering, fresh, and deliver the most amazing flavors! It doesn’t matter if they are made from pasta, or lettuce, or fruit because no matter what, they are unique and delicious!
I love a good salad and I could eat them all year round. My latest salad obsessions are the Panera Fuji Apple Chicken Salad, this Melon Salad with a Citrus Honey Mint Dressing and this Greek Broccoli Pasta Salad! They are amazing! This roundup includes the most amazing, yummy salads. Take a look!
Refreshing and Delicious Salads
Refreshing and tasty, I love how salads add an extra element to a meal. There are so many options and they are all amazingly delicious! This is the ultimate guide to help you find the best salad for what you are looking for! They are fantastic because you can load up on the seasonal fruits and veggies without having to sit behind a hot stove cooking. Which is especially tempting during those hot summer months! But…gone are the days that you just have them in the summer. Here, you will find a bunch of them that I love to include in my holiday meals and potlucks! Beautiful, colorful and each very unique, these recipes are sure to be a hit at any party throughout the year!
Salads can be either the main dish or the best supporting side. I have rounded up my very favorite recipes which include both for you to choose from. These tried and true recipes are simple and easy to make and there is a huge variety of options! Salads are no longer just some simple greens with a choice of a few dressing options. They are bold, flavorful, and mix up so many delicious ingredients. Try adding one to your delicious meal or try one as the main course for your lunch! They are all SOO good that I am positive you won’t be able to stop at trying just one!
Quick Tips
Salads are made up of ingredients that you want to keep looking and tasting fresh! I have gathered a few tips and tricks to making them stay this way so that you can enjoy them for as long as possible!
- Clean those greens: If you have a lettuce spinner, now is the time to use it! Washing your greens and getting them prepped is just as important (if not more important) than even making the salad. Make sure to clean those greens!
- Add opposite textures: Salads are the best when they have opposing elements. If you have something soft, add something crunchy. If you keep this up, they will have amazing taste and texture!
- Adding dressing: For most green salads, you aren’t going to want to add the dressing until the last minute. That way your greens stay fresh and dont get soggy and wilty! For pasta salads, I like to add the dressing right away and let it soak into the noodles. Then, I add just a bit more to make sure it tastes fresh right before serving!
- Chopping: When making your salad, save the chopping of things that brown (bananas, apples, etc) until right before serving. Then they look fresh and delicious in your bowl!
Quinoa Salad
Packed with fuffy quinoa, crisp veggies, chickpeas, salty provolone cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this easy Quinoa Salad is the perfect lunch on its own, or base for chicken, salmon or steak for dinner. 30 minutes and done!
Ingredients: quinoa, low sodium chicken stock, diced provolone, red bell pepper, chopped, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, cherry tomatoes, halved, diced cucumber, lemon, dijon, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, olive oil
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Orange Pomegranate Salad with a Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
A delicious salad made with fresh oranges and pomegranate then topped with feta cheese and an amazing dressing!
Ingredients: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, orange zest, salt, crack of pepper , fresh romaine lettuce, oranges, large pomegranate, feta cheese, sliced almonds , sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
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Caesar Salad Recipe
Fresh crisp romaine lettuce, large shaved parmesan cheese, crunchy croutons and a creamy dressing make this Caesar Salad a must make. Caesar salad goes with so many things and it's always a family favorite.
Ingredients: romaine lettuce, shaved or shredded parmesan cheese, Homemade Croutons , Caesar Dressing
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Panzanella Salad
Panzanella Salad is a perfect marriage of summer sun ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and spinach tossed together with toasted bread and a light but flavorful dressing. This light but flavor packed salad is SO GOOD, and perfect for your next BBQ, potluck or dinner tonight.
Ingredients: loaf Italian, olive oil, Italian seasoning, mixed tomatoes, red onion, spinach, cucumber sliced, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, balsamic glaze
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Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is made with layers of fresh tomato slices, basil, and mozzarella cheese, then drizzled with balsamic glaze and topped with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. It is the perfect summer meal that you will crave all year!
Ingredients: medium ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic glaze, flaked sea salt, pepper, fresh basil
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Greek Salad with the BEST Dressing
Greek Salad is a fresh, crunchy, vibrant salad with the BEST Greek dressing! Every bite is packed with color and the best flavors that will keep you digging in for more!
Ingredients: romaine, cucumber, roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, large black olives, feta cheese, Greek Dressing Recipe
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
Bright, fresh, this Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad is bursting with flavour
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Lime Juice, Lime Zest, Garlic Cloves, chopped Cilantro, ground Cumin, Paprika, Salt, boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts, Romaine Lettuce, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Mango Salsa
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Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
My all time favorite salad that is filled with fresh strawberries and avocado and has a creamy poppyseed dressing on top!
Ingredients: baby spinach, fresh strawberries, Large avocados, sliced almonds, feta cheese, mayonnaise, 2% milk, Sugar, cider vinegar, poppyseeds
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Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This fresh asparagus salad is one of my favorites and I can't wait to show you how to make it. With lemon vinaigrette dressing drizzled on top this salad has a light and flavorful crisp crunch in every bite.
Ingredients: bunch asparagus, spinach, radish, cherry tomatoes, peas, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, juice of one lemon, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper
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Antipasto Salad Recipe
An Antipasto salad is filled with sliced meats, soft cheeses, green and black olives with bright red cherry tomatoes that is simple to toss together and enjoy in a homemade light lemon olive oil dressing. This is an Italian salad that everyone loves!
Ingredients: romaine, green olives, medium black olives, cherry tomatoes, mini pepperoni, jarred roasted red peppers, Genoa Salami, mozzarella cheese balls, artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning
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Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad
Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad is loaded with freshly shredded Brussel sprouts, crunchy apples, fruity cranberries, cooked bacon pieces, topped with pumpkin seeds and soft goat cheese all tossed together with an amazing maple dijon dressing. A bowl full of deliciousness!
Ingredients: Brussels sprouts, green apple, red apple, bacon, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard
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Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Arugula Salad
Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Arugula Salad is fresh, delicious and light and packed with amazing flavor! Tossed in a tangy lemon glaze and topped with feta cheese, you won't be able to get enough!
Ingredients: avocados, english cucumber, roma tomatoes, red onion, arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, feta cheese
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Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilled Caesar Salad with leafy sections of romaine seared on the barbecue to create a lightly charred texture then drizzled in homemade dressing.
Ingredients: mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, romaine, croutons
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Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad
Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad is a refreshing salad made with fresh ingredients that can be enjoyed all year round. It’s fast, easy, and can be made ahead which makes it perfect for potlucks and brunches!
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, ground Black Pepper, Chilli Flakes, chopped Basil, chopped Parsley, Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, large Red Onion, Salad Dressing
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Summer Cobb Salad
Summer Cobb Salad is filled with fresh summer fruits and veggies. It’s loaded with grilled chicken, bacon, hard boiled eggs, avocado, goat cheese, berries, cucumber, grilled corn and tossed in a simple balsamic lime vinegar dressing. Every bite is refreshing, bright, and summery!
Ingredients: Greens , chicken breasts , bacon, hard boiled eggs , cobs corn , avocados , cucumbers , berries, goat cheese , Salt and pepper to taste, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, dijon mustard, honey, salt, dried basil, fresh cracked pepper
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Summer Corn Salad
This Summer Corn Salad definitely can enjoyed all year round! It's a fresh corn salad made with onion, bell pepper, avocado, and corn! Fresh or frozen corn will work!
Ingredients: corn, olive oil, red onion, red bell pepper, avocado, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, dijon mustard, juice from 1 lime, salt and pepper
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry spinach salad is a perfect combination of fresh spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy onions, and soft feta cheese; all tossed together with a creamy poppyseed dressing! All the flavor, texture, and deliciousness in one bowl!
Ingredients: package spinach, package strawberries, sliced almonds, red onion, feta cheese, craisins, mayonnaise, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppyseeds
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Strawberry, Apple, and Pear Spinach Salad with an Apple Cider Poppyseed Dressing
Strawberry, Apple, and Pear Spinach Salad is an easy to make spinach salad with crisp apples, pears and strawberries hidden throughout. Topped with feta cheese, crunchy pecans and tossed in a delicious apple cider dressing!
Ingredients: spinach, strawberries, apple, pear, apple cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Olive Oil, Honey, poppyseeds, feta cheese, chopped pecans
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Avocado Chicken Salad
Avocado Chicken Salad is easy to make and you will never want to make your chicken salad without avocado again! Perfect on a sandwich, croissant or served with tortilla chips!
Ingredients: cooked and shredded chicken, mayonnaise, freshly chopped cilantro, large avocado diced, lime juice, salt, pepper
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Autumn Chopped Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
Autumn Chopped Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing is all of your fall salad dreams come true! Crisp chopped apples, pears, romaine lettuce, crunchy pecans, bacon, cranberries and feta cheese combine in a creamy dressing to bring you one unforgettable salad!
Ingredients: romaine lettuce, barlett pear, red apple, thick sliced bacon, dried cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, mayonnaise, 2% milk, sugar, cider vinegar, poppy seeds
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Avocado Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Avocado Salad is a mouthwatering classic salad with juicy grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and topped with shaved mozzarella and crunchy croutons!
Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, romaine, avocado sliced, cherry tomatoes, croutons, shaved parmesan, black pepper, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic clove, black pepper, mayonnaise, olive oil, asiago cheese
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Grilled Berry Feta Chicken Salad with a Sweet Chipotle Dressing
Grilled Berry Feta Chicken Salad is loaded with fresh summer berries, bacon chipotle seasoned grilled chicken and topped with a sweet chipotle dressing! You will be craving this mouthwatering salad all summer long!
Ingredients: olive oil, finely diced onion, minced garlic, chipotle chiles in adobo, fresh raspberries, raspberry vinegar, white sugar, salt, large chicken breasts, McCormick Bacon Chipotle Seasoning Mix, (about 6-7 cups) mixed greens lettuce, sliced strawberries, fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, center cut bacon, crumbled feta cheese
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Triple Berry Chicken Avocado Salad with a Creamy Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Triple Berry Chicken Avocado Salad with a Creamy Lemon Poppyseed Dressing is my all time favorite salad! Tender and juicy pan seared chicken with romaine lettuce, avocados, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Topped with pistachio nuts, feta cheese and drizzled in the best creamy dressing!
Ingredients: chicken breast, romaine lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, avocado, pistachios, feta cheese, mayonnaise, 2% milk, Sugar, cider vinegar, Lemon Juice, poppyseeds
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Harvest Cobb Salad with a Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Harvest Cobb Salad with a Honey Apple Cider Vinaigrette is filled with crisp fall apples, roasted butternut squash, and all of the delicious things of fall come together in this mouthwatering salad.
Ingredients: romaine lettuce, arugula, boneless skinless chicken breast, of bacon, hard boiled eggs, apples, butternut squash, avocado, candied walnuts*, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt, pepper
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Grilled Chicken, Bacon, and Pear Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, and Pear Salad with Poppyseed dressing is made with crisp romaine lettuce, tender and juicy grilled chicken and pears. Topped with Walnuts, feta cheese, and a creamy poppyseed dressing this salad is phenomenal!
Ingredients: chopped romaine lettuce, strips of bacon, walnuts, granulated sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese, pears, red onion, reduced fat mayo, milk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, dry ground mustard., salt
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Triple Berry Kale Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing
Triple Berry Kale Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing is made with delicious fresh summer berries and is tossed with kale, crunchy almonds and topped with feta cheese. A healthy and light salad that is perfect for summer!
Ingredients: kale, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sliced almonds, feta cheese, plain greek yogurt, strawberries, milk, sugar, cider vinegar, poppy seeds
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Asian Pan Seared Salmon Salad with Honey Sesame Dressing
Asian Pan Seared Salmon Salad is bright and vibrant and complete with an amazing honey sesame dressing that takes this salad to a whole new level of delicious!
Ingredients: 4 ounce salmon fillets (I used sock eye salmon), olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh romaine, red cabbage, shredded carrots, mandarine oranges, edamame, sliced almonds, Tablespoons[url:1]Pearl River Bridge Light Soy Sauce[/url], Gold Plum Chinkiang Vinegar, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, olive oil, Sesame oil, sesame seeds
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Candied Walnut and Pear Salad
A delicious and simple to salad with fresh sliced pears, avocado, cranberries and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon poppyseed dressing this salad is mouthwatering and full of flavor!
Ingredients: ½ of a 10 ounce bag spinach, sliced pears, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, large avocado, feta cheese, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, Dijon mustard, salt, white sugar, vegetable oil, poppyseeds
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Chicken and Apple Salad
Chicken and Apple Salad with a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is the perfect fall salad full of crisp apples, cranberries, crunchy pecans and bleu cheese. This salad is easy to put together and so mouthwatering!
Ingredients: Spring lettuce mix, small apples, roasted pecans, dried cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, Cooked and diced seasoned chicken*, lemon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and ½ teaspoon honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, S&P
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Farro Caprese Salad
Farro Caprese Salad incorporates whole grains with an Italian classic pairing of juicy tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella.
Ingredients: water, whole farro, kosher salt, balsamic vinegar, honey, baby tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, chopped basil, Extra-virgin olive oil, Black pepper
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Shrimp Avocado Taco Salad
Shrimp Avocado Taco Salad is full of fresh avocados, tomatoes, red onions, black beans and corn. The shrimp cook in a blend of delicious taco seasonings. Serve it with some tortilla chips and this salad is unforgettable!
Ingredients: oil, medium sized shrimp, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, chili powder, large head romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, yellow corn kernels, black beans, fresh cilantro, large avocados, Juice of one lime, ranch dressing, salsa
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Brussels Sprouts Salad
A simple brussels sprouts parmesan salad with fresh garden veggies!
Ingredients: sliced almonds, brussels sprouts, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, large lemons, olive oil, Dijon mustard, finely chopped shallots, minced garlic, Salt and pepper
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