Salad days: 18 fresh and flavorful bowls for every meal

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Welcome to your salad days! Whether you’re craving something crisp, creamy, or fruity, we’ve got a bowl for every mood. From vibrant fruit salads that brighten any table to hearty pasta salads and classic lettuce-based creations, these recipes are packed with flavor and perfect for any meal. Dive in and discover your next favorite!

A colorful salad with various ingredients including mozzarella balls, chopped tomatoes, red bell peppers, corn, shredded carrots, black olives, and mixed greens, placed on a marble surface.
Rainbow Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch

A white plate with two wedges of lettuce with bacon and dressing.
Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

The Wedge Caesar Salad with Bacon is your go-to for a fancy-looking, simple meal. With just five ingredients, serving with soup is a delicious side. Crisp lettuce, savory bacon, and creamy ranch—what more could you ask for?
Get the Recipe: Caesar Salad With Bacon and Ranch

Mixed Fruit Salad

Cranberry fruit salad in white bowls.
Mixed Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This colorful mixed fruit Salad bursts with fresh cranberries, apples, oranges, and pomegranate seeds. It’s a tasty addition to serve with a brothy soup, it’s refreshing and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Mixed Fruit Salad

Rainbow Salad

A rainbow salad with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, olives, corn, and mozzarella balls is drizzled with dressing.
Rainbow Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Rainbow Veggie Salad is as vibrant as it gets, packed with garden-fresh produce. It’s a colorful feast for your eyes and taste buds, making it a delicious side to serve with soup or on its own.
Get the Recipe: Rainbow Salad

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Bacon ranch pasta salad in a clear bowl with a striped towel.
Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon is a creamy, rich side dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a weekend dinner, it’s a tasty addition that pairs well with any summertime favorite.
Get the Recipe: Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli and shredded carrots on a mixing spoon.
Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad is brimming with broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, walnuts, and a creamy yogurt mayo dressing.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Fruit Salad with Mandarins, Berries and More

Fruit Salad with Mandarins, Berries and More. Photo credit: Natural Deets.

Enjoy seasonal produce like the juicy sweetness of mandarin oranges and the rich, tart burst of berries in a simple yet stunning fruit salad. Tossed in a sweet orange juice coating, it’s a refreshing dish that’s an easy fall party idea or a wholesome gluten-free snack for class parties.
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad with Mandarins, Berries and More

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

you’re throwing together a last-minute gathering or family meal, this German Potato Salad brings hearty flavor to the table. Made with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy, vinegar-based dressing with a punch from apple cider vinegar and mustard, it’s the perfect side for grilled meats. Ready in under an hour, it’s a simple dish that feels like you’ve put in a little extra effort, with fresh parsley or chives adding the final touch.
Get the Recipe: German Potato Salad

Chopped Greek Salad

Chopped Greek Salad. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This chopped Greek salad offers a fresh, vibrant blend of veggies with olives and feta. It’s a great option for something light yet flavorful alongside heavier main dishes. Tossed with a classic Greek vinaigrette, this salad is refreshing and easy to prepare. Ideal for adding a crisp, colorful side to your meal spread. Perfect for any gathering where you need a simple yet well-rounded side.
Get the Recipe: Chopped Greek Salad

Chopped Crispy Citrus Chicken Salad

Chopped Crispy Citrus Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Crispy rotisserie chicken, fresh herbs, and bright citrus come together on a bed of Tuscan kale. Tossed in an orange dijon dressing, this salad brings some sunshine to your plate even when it’s sweater weather.
Get the Recipe: Chopped Crispy Citrus Chicken Salad

Persimmon Salad

Persimmon Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sweet, ripe persimmons steal the show here, mixed with crisp greens, prosciutto, goat cheese, and toasted pecans. A great way to switch up your fall salad game without missing those summer flavors.
Get the Recipe: Persimmon Salad

Broccoli Raisin Salad

Brocoli Raisin Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Tender broccoli, plump raisins, and crunchy pumpkin seeds, all mixed with a creamy mustard dressing. This salad holds up well for fall gatherings, and the salty bacon doesn’t hurt, either.
Get the Recipe: Brocoli Raisin Salad

California Steak Salad

California steak salad with strawberries and avocados.
California Steak Salad. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

California steak salad is loaded with tender steak, crunchy greens, juicy strawberries, and tangy goat cheese, topped with a bright, zingy, homemade citrus vinaigrette. It comes together quickly – just 25-minutes – for a refreshingly satisfying meal all in one bowl.
Get the Recipe: California Steak Salad

Avocado Tomato Salad

Avocado Tomato Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Simple ingredients, big flavors—that’s what Avocado Tomato Salad is all about. This salad brings together rich avocados and vibrant tomatoes in a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or as an accompaniment to any meal. With each bite, you get a creamy texture balanced with just the right touch of juiciness. It’s a straightforward, no-nonsense salad that’s bound to be a staple in your recipe menu.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Tomato Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Shrimp

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Shrimp. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Dig into the flavors of Mediterranean with Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Shrimp. This dish offers a delicious mix of seafood and pasta, seasoned with herbs that transport you straight to the seaside. It’s light yet fulfilling, making it an ideal choice for a meal that needs to impress without too much effort. Whether it’s part of a festive spread or a simple family meal, this salad is sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Shrimp

Pea Salad

Pea salad in a blue bowl.
Pea Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Vintage pea salad is a creamy, tangy, & sweet salad. Whether it is a cookout, Easter or Christmas, it is the perfect make-ahead salad.
Get the Recipe: Pea Salad

Cherry Salad

Cherry fluff salad in blue bowls with whipped cream.
Cherry Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Beat the summer heat with a classic Cherry Salad! Also called Pink Fluff, it is a staple at potlucks & cookouts. Just 6 ingredients & takes 5 minutes to make!
Get the Recipe: Cherry Salad

Moroccan Pearl Couscous Salad

Overhead of Moroccan pearl couscous salad.
Moroccan pearl couscous salad. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This pearl couscous salad recipe uses Israeli couscous with feta, pumpkin, peppers, tomatoes, fresh herbs and all the fixings of a traditional Moroccan couscous, in a tahini lemon dressing tinged with turmeric.
Get the Recipe: Moroccan pearl couscous salad

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

A serving bowl and single bowl of broc caulli salad.
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

This salad is packed with cauliflower and broccoli florets, BACON, dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a lighter dressing that’s simply irresistible. It’s always a favorite at potlucks, bringing a perfect mix of flavors and textures to the table.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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