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!
Growing up, salads were a standard addition to our dinner table. My mom would make a 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.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the best lettuce for salads?
It really comes down to personal preference, though I commonly like to start with a base of romaine lettuce.
What are good salad vegetables?
You can make a salad with whatever you have, but other than spinach and lettuce, common ingredients are broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, and onion.
Is eating salad everyday good?
Having a salad daily is very healthy, as it’s 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
4.72 stars average
10minutes
Full of ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and creamy feta, your family will love this traditional Greek village salad.
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.
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese
5 stars average
20minutes
Asparagus is grilled until charred and slightly caramelized then tossed with spicy arugula and creamy goat cheese in this fresh and flavorful summer salad.
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.
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.
Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Ginger Soy Vinaigrette
4.06 stars average
15minutes
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.
Liz Della Croce is the creator and author of The Lemon Bowl, a healthy food blog. Since 2010, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes that just so happen to be healthy. By using real ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality, Liz has built a growing audience of loyal readers who crave good food for their families.
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I want every one of these salads! Pinning away! Thanks for including my Lentil and Quinoa Salad!
ahahah Don’t they all look awesome?!
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
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!
Thanks so much for including me! I’m trying that Freekeh and pomegranate one immediately!
Yay!!! It’s one of my favorites, Lindsay!!