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20 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes

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05/22/2025

Perfect for dinner, gatherings, or that daily salad you bring to work, here are 20 quick and easy delicious salad recipes for you to try!

Wedge salad with bacon and blue cheese for 20 quick and easy salad recipes.

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Growing up, salads were a standard addition to our dinner table. My mom would make a Syrian salad every night to eat with our meal, and that’s something I’ve continued to do with my family. Salads are amazingly versatile, and it doesn’t always mean the same 4 ingredients every time. Still think salads are boring? Well I’ve compiled 20 quick and easy salad recipes that you can include in your dinner rotations, and learn how fun salads can be!

20 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best lettuce for salads?

It really comes down to personal preference and the kind of salad you’re making. I commonly like to start with a base of romaine lettuce. But for wedge salads, usually use iceberg!

What are good salad vegetables?

You can make a salad with almost anything you have, but other than spinach and lettuce, common ingredients are broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, and onion.

Is eating salad everyday good for you?

Having salad daily is very healthy, and a great way to get your fill of fiber, vital nutrients, and healthy fats!

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20 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes

Greek Village Salad

4.75 stars average

Full of ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta, your family will love this traditional Greek village salad.

Try: Greek Village Salad

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Greek Herb Salad with Feta

5 stars average

This light and refreshing Greek herb salad is made with crunchy romaine, fresh dill, scallions and feta. Serve with grilled chicken, salmon or with chickpeas to make a hearty vegetarian entrée salad.

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Orange, Fennel, and Red Onion Salad

4.58 stars average

Simple, bright, and delicious, this orange, fennel, and red onion salad makes a great side, snack, or appetizer.

Try: Orange, Fennel, and Red Onion Salad

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Tuna Nicoise Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

5 stars average

This protein-packed Tuna Nicoise Salad is drizzled with a rich and creamy avocado green goddess dressing.

Try: Tuna Nicoise Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

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Tuna Nicoise Salad with Avocado Dressing - a healthy entree salad recipe

Smashed Chickpea Salad with Dill

4.38 stars average

Naturally vegan and gluten free, this smashed chickpea salad is made with diced celery, minced red onion, bright lemon juice, and fragrant fresh dill.

Try: Smashed Chickpea Salad with Dill

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How To Make Kale Salad

3.79 stars average

Kale Salad is both healthy and easy to make as well as the perfect complement to any meal.

Try: How To Make Kale Salad

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Grilled Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

4.67 stars average

Asparagus is grilled until charred and slightly caramelized then tossed with spicy arugula and creamy goat cheese in this fresh and flavorful summer salad.

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Grilled Asparagus Salad with Crumbled Goat Cheese and Arugula

Italian Chopped Salad with Cannellini Beans

4.69 stars average

This light and refreshing Italian Chopped Salad with Tuna, Artichokes & Cannellini Beans is bursting with flavor and packed with protein to give you energy all afternoon long.

Try: Italian Chopped Salad with Cannellini Beans

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Wedge Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

4.72 stars average

This crisp and refreshing wedge salad is made with iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and drizzled with a garlicky blue cheese vinaigrette.

Try: Wedge Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

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Strawberry Arugula Salad

4.67 stars average

This fresh and simple salad recipe is made with sweet strawberries, spicy arugula, and crunchy cashews.

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Lebanese Chickpea Salad

4.63 stars average

A fun twist on tabbouleh, this Lebanese chopped salad with chickpeas is bursting with fresh flavors and packed with protein.

Try: Lebanese Chickpea Salad

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Fresh Mushroom Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette

4.54 stars average

This easy and fresh mushroom salad is made with bright lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.

Try: Fresh Mushroom Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette

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Freekeh with Tahini, Chickpeas and Pomegranate

4.17 stars average

Cracked freekeh is tossed in a creamy tahini vinaigrette with chickpeas, pomegranates and almonds to create a crunchy and addictive whole grain side dish or meatless main.

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Traditional Greek Salad

5 stars average

This traditional Greek salad is made with fresh veggies, creamy feta, kalamata olives, and a simple lemon-oregano vinaigrette.

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Asian Chopped Salad

5 stars average

This fresh and flavorful Asian chopped salad is made with crunchy veggies that are tossed in a creamy, gingery peanut dressing.

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Potato Salad with Bacon and Eggs

4.91 stars average

This famous "bacon-in-every-bite" potato salad recipe, will have your friends begging you to make this addictive side dish again and again!

Try: Potato Salad with Bacon and Eggs

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Lebanese Fattoush Salad

5 stars average

Fattoush is a Middle Eastern salad made with toasted pita bread. Mine is given a flavor boost by using za’atar to season the pita chips.

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Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan

5 stars average

This bright and refreshing arugula salad recipe is made with just five simple ingredients including lemon juice, olive oil and shaved parmesan.

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Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Ginger Soy Vinaigrette

4.08 stars average

This easy and flavorful Asian-inspired soba noodle salad is perfect with any veggies you have on hand and can be served cold, warm, or at room temperature.

Try: Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Ginger Soy Vinaigrette

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Italian Garden Salad with Fennel

4.86 stars average

This fast and easy salad recipe is made with your favorite salad greens and crunchy fennel then drizzled with a lemony parmesan vinaigrette.

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6 responses to “20 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes”

Letty / Letty’s Kitchen

I want every one of these salads! Pinning away! Thanks for including my Lentil and Quinoa Salad!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  ahahah Don’t they all look awesome?!
  
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Julia Mueller

This is such a fabulous roundup, Liz! I can’t wait to make my way through all the salads. Thanks so much for including my recipe! xoxo

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KalynsKitchen

Yum, I could eat salad every day! Thanks for including my Barely Blanched Broccoli Salad with Feta and Fried Almonds. That’s a regular at my house!

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Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean

Thanks so much for including me! I’m trying that Freekeh and pomegranate one immediately!

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1. Liz DellaCroce
  
  Yay!!! It’s one of my favorites, Lindsay!!
  
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