21 salad recipes to save the day

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Looking for healthy and delicious meal options but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Say hello to 21 quick and easy salad recipes that will satisfy your cravings without sacrificing taste or nutrition!

Korean-Style Cucumber Salad
Photo credit: MOON and Spoon and Yum

Southwest Salad

A tan ceramic bowl filled with salad greens, corn, beans and cheese rests on a tan table next to a large wooden bowl of salad.
Southwest Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Get your fill of fresh and zesty flavors with this effortless yet delectable southwest salad recipe, featuring crisp greens, savory black beans, sweet corn, and a creamy homemade southwest dressing, all while being gluten-free!

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Mango Salad

A colorful mango salad in a large ceramic bowl with a wooden spoon.
Mango Salad. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Savor the taste of summer with a simple, vibrant, and scrumptious mango salad recipe, perfectly complemented by a tasty dressing that you can make right at home!

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Korean Cucumber Salad

Korean-Style Cucumber Salad
Korean Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with this speedy and straightforward Korean cucumber salad, boasting a delightful combination of spicy and tangy flavors, all while being gluten-free and vegan!

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Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

A small white bowl of white salad next to a large wooden salad bowl.
Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Indulge in a wholesome and revitalizing salad featuring kale and chickpeas, topped with a luscious tahini dressing to enhance the flavor!

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Mediterranean Cucumber Salad.

A black ceramic bowl filled with a rainbow medley of salad ingredients.
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A super simple and easy-to-make Mediterranean Cucumber Salad that is packed with cucumber, olives, onion, bell pepper, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and an utterly delicious homemade dressing!

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Rujak

A fresh rainbow medley of fruit in a white bowl.
Rujak. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Rujak is an Indonesian fruit salad tossed in a homemade spicy dressing. This unique dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Rujak

Greek Salad

Greek Salad with a round block of feta in the middle.
Low-Carb Greek Salad. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Chunks of fresh veggies and a lovely dressing enhance this simple keto Greek Salad making the flavors POP! And the creamy, tangy, salty feta cheese is the perfect addition that puts this amazing salad over the top!

Get the Recipe: Greek Salad

Green Papaya Salad

A black bowl filled with various salad ingredients resting on a gray table.
Green Papaya Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

This refreshing Green Papaya Salad is the perfect dish to bring to the cookout! It’s made with crisp green papaya in a spicy-tangy-salty-sweet lime juice and fish sauce dressing.

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Shirazi Salad

A colorful assortment of chopped veggies in a white bowl.
Shirazi Salad. Photo Credit: Glenda Embree.

Shirazi Salad is bright, fresh, herbal, and lemony with flavor & texture from tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and fresh herbs. It’s a great side for meals with creamy sauces and gravies, for chicken, pork, beef, or lamb, and for casseroles. Versatile, easy to prep, and scrumptious!

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Spinach Salad with Asparagus and Fennel

Asparagus and salad greens in a green and yellow bowl.
Spinach Salad with Asparagus and Fennel. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

All the flavors of spring are in this light and leafy salad! The citrusy dressing puts it over the top!

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Bell Pepper Salad

Sliced bell peppers on a white platter.
Bell Pepper Salad. Photo Credit: Glenda Embree.

Bell Pepper Salad is crunchy, fresh, and herbaceous with a bright, red wine vinaigrette dressing. It’s easy, gluten-free, and the perfect complement to your favorite main dishes!

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Green Goddess Salad

A bright green salad in a wooden bowl.
Green Goddess Salad. Photo Credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Our healthy Green Goddess Salad Recipe is a perfect keto salad you can use on various occasions that fits perfectly as an appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day or any other gathering.

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Broccoli Crunch Salad

A close shot of a fork full of broccoli salad.
Broccoli Crunch Salad. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crisp, raw broccoli is combined with dried cranberries and bacon for a simple and delicious spring salad.

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Peach Tomato Caprese Salad

Sliced peaches and cheese arranged on a white platter.
Peach Tomato Caprese Salad. Photo Credit: Call Me PMC.

Peach Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe is full of juicy peaches, fragrant basil, creamy fresh mozzarella, and tender lettuce. It’s fresh, healthy, flavorful, and perfect as a light summery meal and takes just minutes to prepare.

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Japanese Cucumber Salad

Sliced cucumbers in a black bowl.
Japanese Cucumber Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

Japanese cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish for hot weather! It goes perfectly with grilled fish and meat or spicy dishes. It is easy to make, light and uses just a few ingredients.

Get the recipe here!

Mexican Corn Salad

Blue and white bowl filled with colorful corn salad and lime wedges.
Mexican Corn Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Mexican Corn Salad has all the flavors of street stall corn on the cob—sweet corn, creamy butter, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced Jalapeños, chili flakes, and cheese.

Get the recipe here!

Strawberry Walnut Salad

Sliced strawberry salad on a white plate.
Strawberry Walnut Salad. Photo Credit: Sula and Spice.

When strawberries are in season, you’ll want them for every meal! This salad makes a perfect light lunch!

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Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad

Colorful chopped veggie salad in a white ceramic dish.
Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad. Photo Credit: Eat Mediterranean Food.

This Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad makes a beautiful presentation with its bright colors. But the best part is that they’re so easy to prepare! Just place the sliced vegetables in a serving bowl, dress them with the salad dressing, and let them marinate for a couple of hours. The acid in the marinade will help to bring out the flavor of the vegetables, and the oil will help to keep them moist.

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Keto Broccoli Salad

A colorful broccoli salad in a creamy dressing in a wooden bowl.
Keto Broccoli Salad. Photo Credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Our easy hearty classic Keto Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days.

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Kachumber Salad

A colorful chopped salad in a dark bowl.
Kachumber Salad. Photo Credit: Easy Indian Cookbook.

Kachumber or cachumber is a simple everyday Indian-style summer salad made with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.

Get the recipe here!

French Carrot Salad

Shredded carrots in a black bowl.
French Carrot Salad. Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

Fresh carrots in spring usher in the season of renewal and life.

Get the recipe here!

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