These Are The 48 Best Salads Your Family Will Love
When it warms up (even just a little!) we all tend to crave lighter food and salad is one of the most popular options for this time of the year. Take a look at this collection of some of the very best salads you can make quickly and easily. You might be wondering what to whip up for lunch or dinner, planning a party or buffet, or simply trying to get some more veggies into your meals. Whichever is the case, you’ll definitely enjoy these fantastic salads!
Coleslaw Pasta Salad
This tasty, creamy coleslaw pasta salad pairs wonderfully with anything from a juicy steak. It’s quick and easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
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Spicy Watermelon Jalapeño Salad
The perfect combination of sweet and savory, this spicy watermelon jalapeno salad is a wonderful dish that takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
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Strawberry Fields Salad
If strawberries are one of your favorite berries, this springtime or summer strawberry fields salad is going to make your day. It’s so good.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Pickle fans, this one is for you! A delicious dill pickle pasta salad makes a great snack, lunch or side dish. It’s tangy, creamy and tasty.
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Italian Chopped Salad
You’re going to love this richly flavored chopped Italian salad. It’s loaded with plenty of authentic Italian flavors in every bite.
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Grilled Bbq Chicken Salad
Treat yourself to a bowl of this amazing grilled BBQ chicken salad which boasts so much incredible flavor in every tasty mouthful.
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Chopped Chicken Blue Cheese Salad
If you’re looking for a tasty appetizer or light meal, you can’t go wrong with this easy chopped chicken blue cheese salad recipe.
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Chinese Chicken Salad
You’re going to love all the flavors and textures in this sweet, spicy and crunchy Chinese chicken salad. It’s quick and easy to make too.
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BLT Pasta Salad
If you love sinking your teeth into a juicy burger but want something more virtuous, you can’t go wrong with a tasty, creamy BLT pasta salad.
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
If you are a fan of homemade salads, you aren’t going to be disappointed with this chicken caesar pasta salad which is creamy and delicious.
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Antipasto Salad
If you like Italian flavors, you’re definitely going to enjoy this antipasto salad which showcases Italian meats, cheeses, veggies, and more.
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Roasted Beet Salad
This colorful roasted beet salad recipe is ideal if you want to serve a light lunch or a light appetizer before your main meal.
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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad
How good does a blackened chicken Caesar salad sound? This is a great air fryer blackened chicken recipe with air fryer homemade croutons and the best homemade Caesar dressing. Knowing how to make blackened chicken means you can make this and more.
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Savoury Steak And Squash Salad
This savoury steak and squash salad salad has a wonderful apple maple dressing. This is one of the best fall salads!
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Heirloom Italian Burrata Caprese Salad
Whether you prepare this heirloom Italian burrata caprese salad as a side dish or appetizer, it’s so good. Heirloom tomatoes are showcased in this authentic Italian caprese dish, along with burrata cheese. It is an impressive yet simple burrata recipe.
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Radicchio Endive Chicken Salad
This radicchio endive chicken salad with creamy honey mustard dressing is the perfect dinner salad. Nothing says summer like a salad made with radicchio and endive! This unique summer BBQ chicken salad is fresh and filling. It is a great simple radicchio salad for dinner.
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Cobb Salad
A good recipe for Cobb salad is always worth getting excited about. I love to make this recipe using leftover ham and serve it with a dairy-free ranch dressing. You will just love this homemade ranch dressing which is the perfect addition to this filling dinner salad.
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Sesame Avocado Asian Chicken Salad
Asian chicken salad with honey ginger dressing is one of my favorite salads ever. This dinner salad is so easy to throw together.
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Broccoli Pasta Salad
This Broccoli Pasta Salad is loaded with broccoli and other veggies the tossed creamy parmesan dressing! The perfect flavor and side dish for your summer gatherings.
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Creamy Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad with peas is a staple side dish you can enjoy not only in summer, but all year long. Creamy and loaded with goodies, this salad is truly irresistible.
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Tomato Basil Salad
Tomato Basil Salad – Reminiscent of caprese salad with a few extra goodies, this refreshing version is easier to eat and serve than its predecessor!
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Best Easy Orzo Pasta Salad
This Orzo Pasta Salad is a fun and fresh summertime salad that is super easy to put together, feeds a crowd, and has deliciously tasty ingredients all mixed in
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Chicken Cobb Salad
Full of chicken, cheese, lettuce and more, this Chicken Cobb Salad is super fresh, tasty and easy and one of those salads that will fill you up!
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Easy Tuna Pasta Salad
This Tuna Pasta Salad is filled with delicious vegetables and all dressed in a creamy dressing. The perfect potluck salad for all your spring and summer gatherings.
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Spring Mix Salad
Make this vibrant, easy spring mix salad recipe with blueberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and sweet blueberry dressing. Ready in 10 minutes!
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Big Mac Salad
This Big Mac salad recipe (cheeseburger salad) is an easy low carb meal in 20 minutes! All the flavors of the drive-thru, but much healthier.
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Egg Salad Sandwich
If you love quick and easy recipes this Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe is ready in 15 minutes start to finish. Creamy, easy, delicious and the perfect meal.
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Spinach Bacon Salad
This delicious spinach bacon salad is brimming with crunchy cheese crisps, crisp spinach, juicy tomatoes, and a hot bacon dressing.
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Easy Five Bean Salad
A quick and easy family favorite recipe, this 5 Bean Salad Recipe has tons of flavor, is easy to whip up, and is the perfect side dish to bring to any and all summer gatherings.
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Taco Salad
Learn how to make taco salad in just 20 minutes, using common ingredients! The whole family will love this EASY, healthy taco salad recipe.
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Antipasto Salad
Make this easy antipasto salad recipe with simple ingredients like salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and artichokes. Ready in 10 minutes!
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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad is a quick and easy salad that has a homemade cajun caesar dressing that makes this salad delicious!
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Ranch BLT Pasta Salad
A creamy, crunchy, and tasty fun spring and summer dish this Ranch BLT Pasta Salad takes flavors from your favorite sandwich and turns it into a delicious salad!
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Shrimp Caesar Salad
This Shrimp Caesar Salad tosses romaine lettuce with a creamy flavorful Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese, and juicy creole spiced shrimp!
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Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad
Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans is full of fresh sweet and savory greens topped with a honey mustard vinaigrette!
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Kale Caesar Salad
This Kale Caesar Salad is made with kale, roasted golden beets, crispy chickpeas, and red currants and a homemade cashew Caesar dressing
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Three Bean Salad
This easy three bean salad recipe tastes fresh, stores well, needs no cooking, and takes just 20 minutes. Perfect for picnic and potlucks!
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Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta Salad is a favorite salad with little flavor bombs throughout the salad like salami, mozzarella, veggies, olives, basil, and more! Simply made with your favorite Italian dressing, nothing could be easier and faster!
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Corn And Tomato Salad
This Corn and Tomato Salad is a super easy recipe to whip up for all those summer gatherings, for a fresh side dish or just to have on hand for a light lunch!
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Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Make this light and healthy Mediterranean chicken salad in just 15 minutes! It’s loaded with crunchy veggies and the best lemon dressing.
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Mexican Pasta Salad
Our 35-minute recipe for Mexican pasta salad is made with black beans, corn and creamy yogurt dressing. A real crowd-pleaser for a summer party!
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a healthy and tasty side dish for summer parties. It’s a cross between Greek salad and quinoa tabbouleh!
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Chopped Lettuce Salad
Everyone needs a simple salad recipe in their arsenal. Our Lettuce Salad combines a variety of fresh veggies perfect for any meal.
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Olive Garden Salad Recipe
This speedy Copycat Olive Garden salad recipe is loaded with fresh flavor and your new favorite dressing! We’ll use my secret ingredient to make it perfectly creamy and zesty.
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Southwest Chicken Salad
This Southwest Chicken Salad is a hearty mix of fresh veggies and chicken. Black beans, cheese and a creamy avocado dressing give even more southwestern flair to your colorful meal!
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Strawberry Salad
This copycat Panera Strawberry Pecan Salad is loaded with fresh berries and candied pecans. Tossed with a sweet homemade lemon poppy seed dressing, it’s the perfect fresh salad warm summer days!
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Summer Berry Salad
This summer berry salad is the perfect refreshing salad, full of fresh berries and candied almonds.
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Spicy Avocado Black Bean Salad
This spicy avocado black bean salad is delicious served as a side dish, a meal, or even as a dip with chips. It’s simple, flavorful, and ready in just a few minutes.
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