How Many of These 37 Fresh Salads Have You Tried? You Might Be Missing Out on the Best One!

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There’s nothing better than a meal that’s light, crisp, and full of flavor, and fresh salad recipes check all those boxes. With spring in the air, whether you’re into bold dressings, crunchy toppings, or simple greens done right, there’s a great mix out there for you. If you’ve been sticking to the same old salads, it’s time to switch things up and find a new favorite.

Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

Grandma’s Cucumber Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Grandma’s Cucumber Salad. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.


 

My Grandma’s Cucumber Salad Recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ’s or potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’S Cucumber Salad

Caesar Salad Recipe (Without Anchovies)

Caesar Salad Recipe (Without Anchovies). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Caesar Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A classic Caesar Salad recipe topped parmesan, bacon and croutons. Drizzle with my caesar salad dressing (with no anchovies!) for the finished package!
Get the Recipe: Caesar Salad Recipe

Strawberry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe With Bacon!

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Strawberry Salad is made with bacon and topped off with a poppy seed dressing! Perfect for spring or summer, make this soon!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe With Bacon!

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cucumber Tomato Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A classic and delicious, this Cucumber Tomato Salad is light, refreshing and so so easy to make! It’s the perfect light side dish.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Tomato Salad

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Upgrade your Caesar salad with Brussels sprouts! Crispy bacon, nutty Parmesan, and a creamy dressing make this recipe a winner.
Get the Recipe: Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Holiday Salad With Pomegranate Seeds

Holiday Salad With Pomegranate Seeds. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Holiday Salad With Pomegranate Seeds. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A tasty and light Pomegranate Salad that is not only festive in color but has all the seasonal flavors you crave!
Get the Recipe: Holiday Salad With Pomegranate Seeds

Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ambrosia Salad Recipe (with Sour Cream). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Ambrosia Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

You’ll love this mouthwatering Ambrosia Salad Recipe made with fruit, coconut, pecans, marshmallows and tossed with whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic

Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Apple Pecan Salad is made with crunchy, salty, and sweet ingredients all tossed together with a homemade balsamic dressing. Enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pecan Salad With Homemade Balsamic

Classic Coleslaw Recipe

Classic Coleslaw Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Classic Coleslaw Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Classic Coleslaw is a fresh, made from scratch recipe that will make you never buy store bought coleslaw again!
Get the Recipe: Classic Coleslaw Recipe

Wedge Salad

Wedge Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Wedge Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Iceberg Wedge Salad Recipe is amazing! Made with bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and drizzled with a homemade creamy dressing.
Get the Recipe: Wedge Salad

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salad is perfect for hot summer months! Filled with avocados, sweet basil, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini.
Get the Recipe: Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Caprese Salad Recipe With Balsamic Dressing

Caprese Salad Recipe With Balsamic Dressing. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Caprese Salad Recipe With Balsamic Dressing. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Caprese Salad recipe is fresh, flavorful and delicious made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and garlic balsamic dressing
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad Recipe With Balsamic Dressing

Best Broccoli Salad With Sunflower Seeds and Bacon

Best Broccoli Salad With Sunflower Seeds And Bacon. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Best Broccoli Salad With Sunflower Seeds and Bacon. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This is the best Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds recipe! It’s creamy and crunchy with fresh broccoli, homemade dressing and lots of bacon!
Get the Recipe: Best Broccoli Salad With Sunflower Seeds and Bacon

Pear Salad Recipe

Pear Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Pear Salad. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Pear Salad is a fresh mix of lettuce, feta cheese, pears, and toasted walnuts paired with a family favorite maple tarragon dressing.
Get the Recipe: Pear Salad Recipe

Watermelon Mint Salad With Feta

Mint Watermelon Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Mint Watermelon Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Made with three ingredients, this Watermelon Mint Salad is perfect for summer! Cold, refreshing, and naturally sweet. Feta cheese optional!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Mint Salad With Feta

Amazing Greek Salad With Homemade Dressing

Greek Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Greek Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Greek Salad recipe is a delicious stand alone meal or simple side dish. Topped with a homemade tangy greek dressing.
Get the Recipe: Amazing Greek Salad With Homemade Dressing

Chinese Cabbage Salad

Chinese Cabbage Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chinese Cabbage Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Use that bag of shredded cabbage in a whole new way with this Chinese Cabbage Salad recipe. Tossed with a homemade sesame dressing.
Get the Recipe: Chinese Cabbage Salad

Kale Salad Recipe With White Balsamic Maple Dressing

Kale Salad Recipe With White Balsamic Maple Dressing. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Kale Salad Recipe With White Balsamic Maple Dressing. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Kale Salad is healthy and super easy to toss together! Use ingredients you already have and you’ll make a delicious salad in no time!
Get the Recipe: Kale Salad Recipe With White Balsamic Maple Dressing

Asian Slaw Recipe With Peanuts

Asian Slaw. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Asian Slaw. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Asian Slaw Recipe with Peanuts is a refreshing new Thai take on the same old coleslaw recipe. This time with a sweet, peanutty kick!
Get the Recipe: Asian Slaw Recipe With Peanuts

Lemony Fruit Salad Recipe

Lemony Fruit Salad Recipe (Family Favorite!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Lemony Fruit Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This quintessential Fruit Salad Recipe is filled with delicious fresh fruit and topped with a lemon-vanilla simple syrup. Endless options!
Get the Recipe: Lemony Fruit Salad Recipe

Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe

Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Crunchy, sweet and zippy, this non-mayo Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe will be your new healthy, family-favorite summer side dish!
Get the Recipe: Colorful Carrot Salad Recipe

Kale Avocado Salad

Kale Avocado Salad. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Kale Avocado Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Kale Avocado Salad is loaded with creamy, crispy, crunchy, and cold health foods that will make your tastebuds sing.
Get the Recipe: Kale Avocado Salad

Original Green Jacket Salad and Dressing

Original Green Jacket Salad and Dressing. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.
Original Green Jacket Salad and Dressing. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.

Legendary Green Jacket Salad recipe is a crisp and tangy classic with a signature homemade dressing from the iconic Green Jacket Restaurant!
Get the Recipe: Original Green Jacket Salad and Dressing

Avocado Salad Dressing

Avocado Salad Dressing. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Avocado Salad Dressing. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Whip up this easy and delicious avocado salad dressing in minutes. Creamy, tangy, and packed with healthy fats, it’s a must-try recipe.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Salad Dressing

Southwestern Salad Dressing Recipe

Southwestern Salad Dressing Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Southwestern Salad Dressing Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Southwestern Salad Dressing is the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of kick to your favorite greens.
Get the Recipe: Southwestern Salad Dressing Recipe

Homemade Coleslaw Dressing

Homemade Coleslaw Dressing. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Homemade Coleslaw Dressing. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Making Coleslaw Dressing at home is easier than you think! Use ingredients you already have to make the coleslaw of your dreams.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Coleslaw Dressing

Broccoli Crunch Salad With Bacon

Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon. Photo credit Practically Homemade.
Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

This Broccoli Crunch Salad with bacon and grapes is especially wonderful and the poppy seed dressing takes it over the top.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Crunch Salad With Bacon

Summer Corn Salad

Summer Corn Salad. Photo credit Southern Plate.
Summer Corn Salad. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

This summer corn salad recipe is quick and easy to make, refreshing, and includes the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and Italian dressing.
Get the Recipe: Summer Corn Salad

Mango Salad

Mango Salad. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.
Mango Salad. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This mango caprese is outstandingly delicious, and can be prepared ahead of time.
Get the Recipe: Mango Salad

Crunchy Thai Salad

Crunchy Thai Salad. Photo credit Chew Out Loud.
Crunchy Thai Salad. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This Crunchy Thai Salad holds up to its name; it’s full of crunchy goodies and tossed with the most amazing dressing…you’ll keep coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Crunchy Thai Salad

Arugula Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo credit Debra Klein.
Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Debra Klein.

Simple Arugula Salad with avocado, artichoke hearts and lemon vinaigrette. Quick and easy vegan recipe will be ready in 5 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Arugula Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Orange Fennel Salad Recipe

Orange and Fennel Salad. Photo credit Debra Klein.
Orange and Fennel Salad. Photo credit: Debra Klein.

Orange and Fennel Salad. This citrus avocado salad is vibrant and delicious, easy to make and sure to brighten up even a dreary winter day!
Get the Recipe: Orange Fennel Salad Recipe

Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

Old Fashioned Carrot Salad with Raisins. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.
Old Fashioned Carrot Salad with Raisins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Fresh carrot raisin salad is EASY and so flavorful! All you need is a bowl and a grater to make this slightly sweet classic salad.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Carrot Salad With Raisins

Apple Cranberry Kale Salad

Apple Cranberry Kale Salad. Photo credit Savor the Best.
Apple Cranberry Kale Salad. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

This apple cranberry kale salad combines crisp apples, tart cranberries, and a maple vinaigrette for an autumn salad that’s perfect any day.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Kale Salad

Green Salad with Arugula and Fresh Herbs

Green Salad with Arugula and Fresh Herbs. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.
Green Salad with Arugula and Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Green Salad with arugula and fresh herbs, topped with simple lemon or lime vinaigrette! This salad is simple and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Green Salad with Arugula and Fresh Herbs

Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad

Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad. Photo credit Savor the Best.
Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

Lebanese tabbouleh salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs. It has bulgur that adds a nutty flavor and absorbs the lemon vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad

Rainbow Cauliflower Salad

Rainbow Cauliflower Salad. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.
Rainbow Cauliflower Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Rainbow Cauliflower Salad is an easy-to-make beautiful salad that is tossed with fresh Italian dressing. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, & vegan!
Get the Recipe: Rainbow Cauliflower Salad

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