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22 Vibrant Salad Recipes That Showcase the Best of Greens

June 2, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Salads don’t have to be boring! Get ready to ditch the wilted lettuce and bland dressings. This collection is all about bursting flavors and fresh, colorful greens.

We’ve got 22 exciting recipes to show you just how delicious a salad can be. From springtime favorites with sweet peas and radish to hearty winter options with roasted veggies and nuts, there’s a perfect salad for every season and every taste bud.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish, these salads will make eating your greens a delightful experience.

Chicken Romaine Salad with Caramelized Cashews

Chicken romaine salad with caramelized cashew and two chopsticks on a white plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This easy Chicken Romaine Salad with Honey Caramelized Cashews has all attributes of a healthy and delicious lunch. Chicken Romaine Salad with Caramelized Cashews

Cauliflower Salad with Cucumber and Corn 

Creamy Cauliflower Salad with Cucumber and Corn close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Vibrant, healthy, and delicious Creamy Cauliflower Salad with Cucumber and Corn is going to be on repeat. So easy to make. You’ll love the creamy and herby sauce. Cauliflower Salad with Cucumber and Corn

Napa Cabbage Salad 

Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad aka Slaw is a quick 5 -ingredient side dish recipe that is great to take on a picnic or serve alongside tacos or other mains. It’s simple, vegan and doesn’t contain mayo. Napa Cabbage Salad

Broccoli and Mushroom Salad Recipe

Broccoli and Mushroom Salad close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Broccoli and Mushroom Salad Recipe features some of my favorite ingredients. Shiitake mushrooms, fresh crunchy broccoli, Kalamata olives, and amazing red onion vinaigrette. So healthy, clean, and perfect for a light dinner, a colorful side, or meal prep. Broccoli and Mushroom Salad Recipe

Salad with Baby Sweet Peppers and Zucchini

Salad with Baby Sweet Peppers, Zucchini and Walnuts close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Simple, fast yet super flavorful, this delicious Georgian Salad With Baby Sweet Peppers and Zucchini will make a great potluck recipe or a side dish to your main meal. Can be made on a grill or in a skillet. Salad with Baby Sweet Peppers and Zucchini

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad is vibrant, festive and so delicious! It’s a perfect summer recipe for dinner or when you have friends over and need to make something quick yet impressive. Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

Radicchio Salad with Homemade Dressing

Radicchio Salad with Homemade Dressing close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Are you in the mood for a refreshing and flavorful dish? If yes, then this Radicchio Salad recipe is just what you need. This side dish boasts a mix of tart, sweet, and slightly bitter flavors that blend together to create a unique and delicious salad! The crunch from the radicchio, matchstick apple slices, and carrot ribbons, coupled with the bite from pumpkin seeds, is super satisfying! Radicchio Salad with Homemade Dressing

Swiss Chard Salad with Apple and Chickpeas 

Swiss Chard Salad With Capers and chickpeas in a white bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

What can you make with Swiss chard? A lot more than just soups and stir fries. Here is an easy, healthy, and colorful Swiss chard salad with apple and chickpea recipe to try out. Ingredients are readily available and simple to find. Swiss Chard Salad with Apple and Chickpeas 

Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad

Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Herb-smothered grilled chicken, fresh veggies and crunchy croutons produce an epic Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad. It’s a feel good summer recipe your family will love! Grilled Chicken Greek Panzanella Salad

Creamy Potato Salad

Potato salad in a glass bowl.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Healthy Potato Salad with cucumber and tomato in a garlicky yogurt sauce is all you need for summer picnics or BBQs. This simple salad is so easy to make and it’s creamy and delicious. Creamy Potato Salad

Waldorf Salad 

Waldorf salad on a plate.
Photo credit: Cheerful Cook

Waldorf Salad is a classic! Crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery served in a creamy dressing and topped with candied walnuts. Simple and delicious! Waldorf Salad

Roasted Bell Peppers and White Bean Salad

Roasted Bell Pepper and White Bean Salad close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Delicious and simple salad of juicy Roasted Bell Peppers, White Beans, a touch of garlic and a sprinkling of blue cheese. Inspired by Bulgarian cuisine, this side dish comes together quickly and easily. Can be served warm or cold. Roasted Bell Peppers and White Bean Salad

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad in two bowls.
Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad! Packed with vegetables, herbs and a lemon dressing. You’ve gotta try this! Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Arugula Salad with Dried Figs

Arugula Salad with Dried Figs close up.
Photo credit: My Everyday Table

This arugula salad with dried figs has all of the salad components you need to make a flavorful, satisfying, and crave-worthy salad. Arugula Salad with Dried Figs

Mexican Avocado Salad

Mexican avocado salad in a glass bowl.
Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

My favorite avocado salad! A must-make for entertaining or any time you have an abundance of avocado. Mexican Avocado Salad

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad in a black bowl.
Foto credit: Corrie Cooks

Delicious and refreshing Israeli salad recipe, packed with cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, dressed in a simple lemony vinaigrette. Perfect for any meal! Israeli Salad

Butter Bean Salad with Avocado, Pesto and Pumpkin Seeds

Butter Bean Salad with Avocado, Pest and Pumpkin Seeds in a plate.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

The butter bean salad with avocado, pesto and pumpkin seeds will create a wonderful harmony in your mouth, that will leave you craving for more. Butter Bean Salad with Avocado, Pesto and Pumpkin Seeds

Taco Salad

Taco SaladA Close up view.
Photo credit: Corrie Cooks

Enjoy a quick, hearty, and customizable Mexican Taco Salad loaded with ground beef, fresh veggies, and cheese, ready in just 25 minutes. Taco Salad

Southwestern Salad

Southwestern Salad in a blue bowl.
Photo credit: Binky’s Carnival

Southwestern Salad, with garbanzos, and chipotle, lime and roasted garlic dressing has a bit of a kick from the chipotle in the dressing. Load it up with fresh veggies and you have a colorful, delicious summer salad! Southwestern Salad

Smoked Salmon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette close up.
Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

This smoked salmon salad is a nutritious and delicious lunch option, consisting of pieces of smoked salmon, fresh mixed greens, crumbled feta, juicy tomatoes and cucumber, sweet red onion, boiled eggs, and a savory Dijon mustard dressing. Smoked Salmon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Traditional Greek Salad

Traditional Greek Salad in a bowl.
Photo credit: Six Hungry Feet

This is one of the recipes that you want to keep traditional. The Traditional Greek Salad is so good and easy to make that you won’t need to think about giving it a twist or slightly changing it. The only tiny twist that you will find on our recipe is the little bit of honey we add to the dressing, but the rest, we keep it simple and original. Traditional Greek Salad

Danish Cabbage Salad

Danish Cabbage Salad in a plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Danish Cabbage Salad is a fresh and colorful salad for summer. It’s juicy, crunchy from the Maple Candied Bacon and dressed with a tangy honey-mustard vinaigrette. This delicious side dish is a crowd-pleaser. Danish Cabbage Salad

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