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    Salad Recipes

    Salad recipes are my absolute favorite. They can be served as an appetizer, side dish or even main dish and can be made in so many different ways.

    With this in mind, I felt inspired to share some of my favorite salad recipes with you, so you’ll find it easier to come up with when you need a recipe to whip up for something specific!

    I have a feeling you’re going to fall in love with these Pinterest favorites, top visited and most delicious recipes here on the blog!

    These are some of the BEST salad recipes around! Easy, healthy, pot luck, side salads and more!

    Salad Recipes

    1. There’s a secret to making this BEST Side Salad recipe, and you won’t believe how easy it is.

    The BEST Side Salad Recipe
    The BEST Side Salad Recipe: There’s a SECRET to this salad, and it tops all salad recipes we’ve tried!
    Side Salad Recipe
    side salad on white plate drizzled with ranch

    2. Speaking of easy, this cold pasta salad recipe is a side dish that you’ll want to remember for potlucks and weeknight dinners.

    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad: This super easy recipe is made using any type of pasta you prefer, a few other simple ingredients, and Zesty Italian dressing!
    Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
    ingredients in bowl for zesty Italian pasta salad

    3. Looking for low-carb or keto friendly side dish salads? This cauliflower potato salad will be something to remember!

    Cauliflower Potato Salad
    Cauliflower Potato Salad – Easy Low Carb Recipe that's a cauliflower salad that you'll want to make for that barbecue this summer, or even during the week as a side dish for dinner.
    Cauliflower Salad
    Cauliflower potato salad in a small bowl, with a spoon sticking out.

    4. I’m not quite sure there’s anything better to ring in the summer, than this fresh summer side salad recipe, that has strawberries, nuts, avocados, and goat cheese!

    Summer Side Salad Recipe
    Summer Side Salad: An incredibly easy side salad to serve any day of the week, and versatile enough to switch it up, for ingredients that you may need to substitute! 
    Summer Salad Recipe
    Summer Side Salad fantabulosity.com

    5. This creamy crunchy cucumber salad recipe, although delicious all year is fantastic during the summer!

    Creamy Cucumber Crunch Salad Recipe
    This Creamy Crunchy Cucumber Salad Recipe is light and delicious, and perfect for summer parties, and makes the most of fresh ingredients!
    Cucumber Salad Recipe
    creamy cucumber crunch salad recipe

    6. There’s no reason you can’t make the famous tomato, avocado, mozzarella salad that you had at a restaurant, at home!

    Avocado Tomato Mozzarella Salad
    Avocado Tomato Mozzarella Salad: Or also called, a Caprese salad, is an easy salad recipe that can be made in minutes, and is the ultimate side dish!
    Avocado Tomato Mozzarella Salad
    avocado tomato mozzarella salad in white bowl

    7. If you love spring mix, then you’ll love the combo of ingredients on this Apple Raspberry Salad.

    Apple Raspberry Salad Recipe
    Spring Mix Apple Raspberry Salad Recipe – Serve with dinner, take to a potluck or serve at a party! A few ingredients can add pizzazz to a side salad.
    Apple Raspberry Salad
    Apple Raspberry Salad Recipe - Easy Side Dish Idea

    8. If a bean salad is what you’re looking for, and you love Mexican food, then you’ll love the spin we put on this 3 Bean Salad!

    3 Bean Salad Recipe – Mexican Style
    3 Bean Salad Recipe – Mexican Style: An easy, no-cook, side dish recipe that can be made for a weeknight dinner, or for a potluck dinner at an event!
    3 Bean Salad
    3 bean salad recipe - cilantro lime, black beans, dark red kidney beans, pinto

    9. Or if a dessert salad with fruit is more of what you’re looking for, you won’t be disappointed with this creamy yogurt and pudding dressing, in this apple salad recipe.

    Apple Salad – Creamy Yogurt + Pudding Dressing
    This Apple Salad with a Creamy Yogurt & Pudding Dressing is a quick dessert full of fruit that’s easy to make for a potluck or to keep on hand for guests visiting.
    Apple Salad with Yogurt
    Apple salad with pudding.

    10. Look, I get it. When I tell you about this cornbread salad recipe, you may not understand HOW delicious it is until you try it!

    Cornbread Salad Recipe
    This cornbread salad recipe is made without beans and has a BBQ Ranch flavor that is hard to beat! It's an easy side dish recipe that's perfect for a barbecue, dinner time with the family or a potluck dinner!
    Cornbread Salad
    Cornbread Salad Recipe

    11. A Thai salad recipe? YES, the flavor and ease of this is going to be a combination that you love!

    Thai Salad Recipe with Noodles and Cabbage
    Thai Salad Recipe with Noodles and Cabbage is the perfect way to enjoy all those Thai flavors. Super simple to make and packed full of flavor and texture.
    Thai Salad Recipe
    Thai Salad with Noodles and Cabbage is packed full of flavor and texture.

    12. A classic Egg Salad Recipe is something every family should have in their recipe rotation!

    Egg Salad
    The BEST Egg Salad Recipe: This classic egg salad uses simple ingredients such as mayo, relish, optional red onion, seasoned salt, and a little pepper!
    Egg Salad Recipe
    egg salad on croissant

    13. Amish Potato Salad is a classic side dish recipe for a BBQ and keep it easy with this one, so you have more time to visit with guests!

    Amish Potato Salad
    Amish Potato Salad – In the Instant Pot: A potato salad recipe that can also be made without an Instant Pot and that’s a side dish full of flavor!
    Amish Potato Salad
    Amish Potato Salad - Instant Pot Recipe

    14. Cold pasta salads are my FAVORITE! I’ve rounded up 20 recipes you’ll want to pin, pronto!

    15. Do you love curry and chicken salad as much as I do? Then you’ll LOVE how this curry chicken salad recipe combines the flavors!

    Curry Chicken Salad
    A flavorful twist on a family favorite – perfect on a bun, a croissant or even to top your favorite salad greens!
    Curry Chicken Salad
    Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Chicken Salad Recipe, Fantabulosity, Easy Lunch Recipe

    16. Hosting soon? With these make-ahead salad recipes for a crowd, you’re sure to find a SLEW of salad recipes that you’ll love!

    17. Ranch, Bacon, Pasta… it CAN’T get any better than this Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe that’s especially delicious as a summertime side dish!

    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad (with Video)
    This 6 ingredient bacon ranch pasta salad is so simple and delicious. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues or a weeknight side dish. 
    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
    close up of bacon ranch pasta salad in gray bowl

    18. You know what I love? That I can eat this Snicker Apple Salad as a side dish or a dessert!

    Snicker Salad Recipe
    This Snicker Salad Recipe is easy to make, ready in minutes and the crisp, tart apples, sweet chunks of Snickers bars, and a simple, creamy sauce bring this salad together, making it one of our FAVORITE salad recipes to date!
    Snicker Salad
    Chopped green apples, and chopped Snickers candy bars on top of vanilla pudding with caramel drizzle.

    19. This Carrot Salad is made with mayo, so consider it your “go-to” when you’re asked to bring a side dish to the bbq this summer!

    Carrot Salad
    Carrot salad tossed in a savory oil dressing, then sprinkled with sweet raisins to create a delicious spring and summer side dish recipe.
    Carrot Salad Recipe
    Carrot salad in small round bowl, by blue fabric napkin.

    20. I had NO idea how much I was going to love this Pistachio Salad until I tried it. Now, it’s a favorite!

    Pistachio Salad
    Pistachio Salad: A take on watergate salad and ambrosia salad recipes that uses simple ingredients like fruit, pudding mix, and marshmallows and ready in minutes!
    Pistachio Salad
    Pistachio Salad in white bowl on pink background

    21. The heavens parted when I had this Italian Chopped Salad at a restaurant in Chicago! The ditalini pasta combined with the lettuce is the perfect combo!

    Italian Chopped Salad
    Italian Chopped Salad – Using romaine, ditalini pasta, chicken, bacon, blue cheese, honey mustard, & more, makes this one of our NEW favorite salad recipes!
    Italian Chopped Salad
    Italian Chopped salad in white bowl

    What’s Your Favorite Salad Recipe? 

    Have a favorite salad recipe? Share your best one with us below in the comments!

    Then, if you’re here for the first time, know that you’ll only find quick, easy and recipes. We like to cook, but don’t have the time to make a gourmet meal each night, so we compromise with “slightly homemade”.

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