Top Salad Recipes to Try Tonight

Ready to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce? These easy salad recipes are ideal for warm days—or anytime you want a light, vibrant meal. From green salads to pasta and grain salads, this collection highlights our most-loved and most popular options. Simple ingredients, bright flavors, and minimal prep make these favorites to return to again and again. Enjoy!

Green salads, pasta salads, quinoa bowls and more—something for every taste.

Happy eating!

Chickpea avocado salad in bowl with arugula, feta, cucumbers, tomato and other ingredients.

Chickpea Avocado Salad

Bright, colorful and ready in about 15 minutes, this Arugula, Chickpea and Avocado Salad with feta is loaded with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs and satisfying texture. It’s an easy, flavorful way to get more veggies on your plate.

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Lemon orzo salad with cucumber, bell pepper and feta in serving dish with serving utensils.

Easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta

This quick Lemon Orzo Salad mixes tender orzo with fresh herbs, cucumbers, peppers and plenty of feta. Lemon zest and juice brighten the dish, making it a versatile, crowd-pleasing side that’s effortless to toss together.

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Ramen cabbage salad with peanut dressing over top in white bowl.

Chopped Ramen Cabbage Salad

Crunchy chopped cabbage, ramen noodles, sliced almonds and a tangy peanut dressing make this Ramen Cabbage Salad delightfully crisp and flavorful. It’s a simple, satisfying salad everyone will love.

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Strawberry arugula goat cheese salad on white serving plate topped with balsamic dressing.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Celebrate berry season with fresh strawberries, toasted pecans, crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese. Finished with a homemade balsamic dressing, this salad is a delightful side—or add grilled chicken for a full meal.

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Brussels sprout salad in bowl with serving utensils, topped with shredded parmesan cheese.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

This shaved Brussels sprout salad comes together quickly with a creamy dijon dressing, olive oil and a pinch of sea salt and pepper. A simple, crowd-pleasing side that uses pantry staples.

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Tortellini caprese salad in bowl topped with balsamic glaze.

Tortellini Caprese Salad

A fresh twist on a classic, this Tortellini Caprese Salad combines cheesy tortellini, basil and tomatoes with a sweet balsamic glaze. Ready in minutes and hearty enough for a light meal.

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Berries and pecans over green salad.

Mixed Green Salad with Berries

This simple mixed green salad with berries is finished with a strawberry-balsamic dressing. Minimal chopping and maximum flavor—perfect as a side or topped with chicken or salmon for a full meal.

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White salad bowl with spinach, cranberries, almonds, goat cheese, oranges and balsamic dressing drizzled on top.

Spinach Mandarin Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Juicy mandarins, toasted almonds and cranberries come together over baby spinach with a honey-balsamic dressing. Quick to toss and full of bright, fresh flavor—ideal for weeknight dinners.

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Grilled flank steak salad in dish topped with freshly chopped cilantro and cheese.

Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Creamy Sriracha Dressing

Marinated and grilled flank steak over crisp greens and vegetables, finished with a creamy Sriracha dressing for a touch of heat. A satisfying salad that makes grilling season shine.

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Cucumber quinoa salad in bowl with peppers, feta, chopped dill and serving utensils.

Cucumber Quinoa Feta Salad

Hearty quinoa combined with cucumber, red pepper, dill and feta, tossed with olive oil and fresh garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired salad is fresh, versatile and great for gatherings or meal prep.

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Spring Green Burrata Salad Recipe

A spring green salad elevated with burrata, crunchy sourdough croutons and a citrus dressing. Fresh vegetables and creamy cheese combine for a refined but simple dish.

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Salad with grilled corn, romaine, avocado, tomato in bowl.

Grilled Corn Chopped Salad

Grilled corn adds smoky sweetness to romaine, avocado and tomato in this hearty chopped salad. Versatile and full of summer flavor—great as a side or a light main.

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Cucumber corn salad in serving dish topped with chopped jalapeño and cilantro.

Cucumber Corn Salad

Fresh and bright, this Cucumber Corn Salad combines crisp cucumber, sweet corn and a zesty dressing. Serve it as a side, spoon it over tacos, or enjoy it any time you want a light, flavorful dish.

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Apple and arugula salad in bowl with toasted maple pecans, goat cheese, dried figs and balsamic dressing.

Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans

This Apple Arugula Salad blends roasted maple pecans, crisp apples, goat cheese and dried figs with a balsamic dressing. It comes together in about 20 minutes and pairs well with many entrees—or add protein for a complete meal.

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