Salad recipes are my favorite way to celebrate fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. They’re so delicious on their own that you don’t need to do much to turn them into a tasty meal. In winter, I love combining root veggies and hearty greens to add color to our table on chilly nights. But on warm summer days, when I’d rather be outside than cooking, summer salads are a go-to for lunch or dinner. They’re easy to put together but packed with flavor.
Whether you’re looking to eat more plant-based meals or just want to jazz up your salad routine, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in the recipes below. From simple green salads to hearty pasta options and more, these recipes are perfect for potlucks, dinner sides, or as standalone meals.
1. Southwestern Salad
Will Dickey
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2. Burrata Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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3. Italian Pasta Salad
Will Dickey
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4. Corn Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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5. BBQ Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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6. Avocado Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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7. Steak and Bacon Salad
Ralph Smith
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8. Caesar Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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9. Chef’s Salad on a Stick
Caitlin Bensel
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10. Waldorf Salad
Will Dickey
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11. Cucumber Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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12. Cheeseburger Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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13. Chickpea Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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13. Strawberry Arugula Salad
David Malosh
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14. Caprese Pasta Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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15. Strawberry Spinach Salad
Will Dicky
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16. Greek Salad
Danielle Daly
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17. Broccoli Salad
Caitlin Bensel
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18. Caesar Salad Spears
Ralph Smith
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19. Easy Taco Salad
Will Dickey
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20. Layered Salad
Ralph Smith
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21. Greek Salad with Chicken
Con Poulos
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22. Ginger Shrimp Salad
Ryan Dausch
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23. Barbecue Chicken Salad
Con Poulos
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24. Antipasti Chopped Salad
Ghazalle Badiozamani
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25. Greek Pasta Salad
Will Dickey
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26. Ranch Chopped Salad
Ralph Smith
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27. Red Potato Salad
Will Dickey
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28. Caprese Salad
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