Salad Recipes

15 recipes

A great salad is so much more than lettuce and dressing. These recipes combine interesting textures, seasonal produce, and flavorful proteins into meals that are both light and satisfying. Many work as full dinners or impressive side dishes.

Sesame-Soy Slaw🥗 Side

This vibrant Asian-style cabbage salad features crunchy vegetables dressed in a simple soy-sesame vinaigrette. Perfect for preparing in advance, it works wonderfully as an accompaniment for busy evenings, barbecues, and grain bowls.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 70 cal

asiansaladslaw

Hearty Antipasto Salad🥗 Side

This vibrant, preparation-free dish combines cannellini beans, grape tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, fire-roasted bell peppers, briny olives, provolone cheese, and cured salami, all tossed in a zesty oregano dressing. Ideal for bringing to gatherings or enjoying as a satisfying midday meal.

⏱ 20 min prep · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 486 cal

no-cooksaladItalian

Fresh Garden Side Salad🥗 Side

A speedy accompaniment featuring leafy vegetables, small round tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and an uncomplicated oil-based dressing.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 85 cal

vegetarianvegansalad

Creamy Caprese Avocado Salad🥗 Side

This delightful dish brings together classic Italian ingredients with a smooth, buttery twist, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that's both fresh and effortless to prepare.

⏱ 15 min prep · 👥 8 servings · 🔥 247 cal

saladvegetarianquick

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bowl🍖 Main

This fiery chicken bowl offers a nutritious take on traditional spicy wings—loaded with tender, sauce-coated chicken strips, crunchy greens, vibrant garden vegetables, and a rich, tangy ranch drizzle.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 10 min cook · 👥 4 servings · 🔥 510 cal

ketolow-carbpaleo

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad🥗 Side

This Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad is refreshing and a great side dish to chicken, fish, or steak.

⏱ 15 min prep · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 180 cal

greekmediterraneansalad

Tangy Macaroni Salad🥗 Side

A reliable pasta salad featuring crunchy vegetables tossed in a zesty, sweetened cream-based sauce. Perfect for preparing in advance for cookouts and gatherings.

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 6 servings · 🔥 432 cal

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Classic Wedge Salad🥗 Side

Iceberg lettuce wedges with blue cheese dressing, bacon, and tomatoes. A steakhouse classic.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 4 servings

saladwedgesteakhouse

Italian Pasta Salad🥗 Side

Colorful rotini pasta salad with Italian dressing, veggies, and mozzarella. A potluck favorite.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 10 min cook · 👥 8 servings

pastasaladitalian

Classic Caprese Salad🥗 Side

Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic. Elegant simplicity.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 4 servings

saladcapreseitalian

Creamy Cucumber Salad🥗 Side

Cool, refreshing cucumber salad with sour cream and dill. Perfect for hot summer days.

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 4 servings

saladcucumberfresh

Classic Creamy Coleslaw🥗 Side

Crunchy, tangy coleslaw with a creamy dressing. A must-have at cookouts and alongside fried chicken or pulled pork.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 6 servings

saladcreamycrunchy

Classic Potato Salad🥗 Side

Creamy, tangy potato salad with eggs, celery, and a touch of mustard. The ultimate potluck side.

⏱ 20 min prep · 🍳 15 min cook · 👥 8 servings

potatosaladclassic

Classic Garden Salad🥗 Side

A crisp, refreshing salad with a simple vinaigrette. Goes with just about everything.

⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 4 servings

saladfreshquick

Classic Caesar Salad🥗 Side

Crisp romaine lettuce with a tangy homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved Parmesan.

⏱ 15 min prep · 🍳 0 min cook · 👥 4 servings

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