Feeling like salads are just… blah?
Well, get ready to change your mind!
Salads can be SUPER tasty, really filling, and actually exciting to make AND eat.
If you’re looking for some fresh ideas to shake up your meals, you’ve come to the RIGHT place.
I’ve gathered 20 yummy salad ideas that are anything BUT boring.
You’ll find all sorts of cool combos in this list. Some are really simple, and some are a bit more FANCY, but ALL of them are delicious.
So, let’s dive in and find your new favorite way to enjoy a salad!
1. Raw Carrot Salad
Raw Carrot Salad is a light and refreshing side that you can whip up in just 10 minutes.
This fast, gluten-free recipe combines the sweetness of carrots with a simple vinaigrette, cranberries, and pecans.
2. Cheese Potato Salad
Cheese Potato Salad is the perfect BBQ side dish, packed with creamy potatoes and cheesy goodness.
It’s a simple potato salad recipe elevated with hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, and savory green olives and onions.
3. Asian Salad with Chicken
This Asian Salad with Chicken is packed with flavor and nutrients.
The special technique of marinating the cabbage in dressing makes it tender and easy to chew, while keeping it crunchy and colorful.
Enjoy this delicious Asian chicken salad!
4. Macaroni Dill Salad
Macaroni Dill Salad is the perfect, quick pasta salad for any summer get-together!
The fresh dill and crisp radishes bring a unique and zesty flavor that everyone will love.
5. Egg Salad with Bacon
Egg Salad with Bacon is a delightful twist on a classic!
Creamy egg salad gets a crispy, smoky upgrade with bacon, and it’s served in a fresh avocado.
6. Harvest Salad
Our Harvest Salad is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season.
It’s loaded with apples, pears, cranberries, and pecans for a fresh and vibrant salad recipe.
7. Bacon Barbecue Ranch Salad
Bacon Barbecue Ranch Salad is the perfect simple side dish to complete any summer meal.
With sweet and savory flavors, this summer salad is also great with grilled chicken or even for pizza night.
8. Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
Make a delicious Classic Chicken Salad Recipe for an easy lunch or snack!
Enjoy making chicken salad sandwiches with this simple recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again.
9. Mexican Avocado Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Enjoy the fresh flavors of our Mexican Avocado Salad with Grilled Shrimp for a light and satisfying meal. It’s both gluten-free and low-carb, so it’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
10. Keto Broccoli Salad Recipe
This Keto Broccoli Salad recipe is destined to be your favorite healthy side dish of the summer!
The creamy, refreshing flavors of cheddar and bacon mixed with the broccoli make for a truly tasty experience.
11. Hawaiian Pineapple Coleslaw
This Hawaiian Pineapple Coleslaw is the perfect sweet coleslaw to brighten up any meal!
Made without mayo and bursting with fresh pineapple, it’s a light and delicious twist on the classic coleslaw.
12. Grilled Steak Mango Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Dig into this Grilled Steak Mango Salad, a dinner salad that’s both hearty and refreshing!
Perfect for using leftover steak, it’s made even better with a creamy avocado buttermilk ranch dressing and is also gluten-free.
13. Sweet Heat Salad
Whip up a Sweet Heat Salad for dinner tonight!
This Asian-inspired recipe brings together the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, complete with peppers, oranges, and carrots, all tied together with a tangy lime chili dressing.
14. Greek Tuna Salad
Craving a fresh and flavorful lunch?
Our Greek Tuna Salad is bursting with Mediterranean goodness, like veggies, olives, and feta, making it a delicious twist on a classic.
15. Warm Lentil Salad
Enjoy this easy and delicious Warm Lentil Salad.
It’s a simple lentil recipe that bursts with the fresh flavors of tomatoes, cucumbers, and a hint of cumin, and topped with creamy feta!
16. Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is the perfect dish for lunch or a light dinner.
It’s packed with crispy apples, crunchy walnuts, sweet cranberries, and fragrant rosemary.
17. Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese is about to become your new lunchtime favorite.
It’s the best chicken salad recipe, bringing the zesty taste of buffalo wings to a cool and creamy sandwich filling.
Perfect as a healthy chicken salad recipe, this is amazing on greens, too!
18. Salad with Goat Cheese
Our Salad with Goat Cheese is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, bringing you a crave-able yet light meal.
Enjoy the combination of fried goat cheese with fresh strawberries, avocado, and a honey balsamic vinaigrette in this exciting goat cheese salad.
19. Grape Salad
Grape Salad is the sweet and simple side dish everyone will rave about.
Crisp red and green grapes are coated in a rich, creamy dressing, and topped with brown sugar and crunchy walnuts for a delightful dessert salad.
20. Roasted Asparagus Salad
Enjoy a fresh and vibrant Roasted Asparagus Salad featuring tender asparagus and sweet caramelized leeks.
This simple asparagus salad recipe is topped with dried cherries, goat cheese, and a tangy balsamic Dijon dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite!