Below you will find recipes ranging from green leafy salads to hearty salads to salads that are worthy of your Easter table to serve as a side dish or as a masterpiece.
Spring Green Salad Recipes
Equal parts nutritious and delicious, these simple spring salad recipes are just what you need to brighten up your dinner spread. Who can resist the garden-fresh taste of home-mixed greens? One bite of these vibrant veggies and flavorful grains, and you’ll never have to search for good spring salads again.
Spring Mix Salad: One of the easiest spring green salads to make (literally ready in 15 minutes!), this all-natural recipe is both healthy and delicious. Bold red onion, juicy cherry tomatoes, and delicate spring mix give this dish its fresh flavor. Plus, it is the best way to put those farmers market fresh salad greens to good use. Quinoa Tabouli: This tabouli is one of the most popular quinoa salads on the blog and for a good reason. Packed with fresh herbs (i.e. fresh mint, parsley, and dill), juicy tomatoes, and spring onions, it is not only an easy spring salad but also a healthy lunch recipe perfect for the warmer weather.
Turkish Tabbouleh: This spring side salad combines delicious Mediterranean flavors into one irresistible dish. Bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, and bright lemon make this bright salad a fan favorite. Simply put it all in a large bowl and drizzle it with my go-to lemon salad dressing. That’s it! Spring Greens Salad: This early spring salad from The Bojon Gourmet combines crunchy sugar snap peas, tangy buttermilk dressing, and shaved fennel for one delicious spring lettuce salad recipe.
Quinoa Kale Salad: Unlike other kale salads, this finished dish takes less than 20 minutes to make—just like my Kale Apple Slaw and Avocado Massaged Kale Salad! No one can beat the ace combination of superfoods and zesty vinaigrette in grain salads like this. 1905 Salad: Elevate your spring salad repertoire with the classic 1905 Salad, a social media sensation that embodies the essence of a green spring salad. This celebrated recipe combines the Columbia Restaurant’s signature secret garlic dressing with the unique additions of sweet ham and flavorful Swiss cheese, offering a culinary experience that is both satisfying and indulgent. Perfect for any spring gathering or a light spring lunch, this iconic salad promises to be a stand-out dish, bringing a burst of tradition to your table.
Hearty Spring Salad Ideas
Few dinner ideas are as healthy, fresh, or delectable as a hearty spring salad. These satisfying recipes are packed with everything from succulent shrimp to tender grilled chicken, making them the ideal main dish. No one will leave the table hungry with these delicious spring salad recipes.
Chickpea Tuna Salad: Creamy, satisfying, and filled with healthy fats, this chickpea salad recipe is a great way to feed a crowd. Serve this dish anywhere from potlucks to weeknight dinners. Southwest Chicken Salad: If you’re a fan of southwestern eats, this gluten-free salad is just for you! You’ll love the Creamy Avocado Dressing and spicy peppers of this colorful dish.
Shrimp Orzo Salad: A filling and healthy meal by itself, this salad is made with tangy feta cheese and tender orzo. Topped off with my Grilled Shrimp (and a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice), it is a meal-worthy feast that tastes as good as it looks. Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt: Serve this versatile salad on a sandwich, wrap, or even by itself. You won’t be able to get enough of the delicious tangy Yogurt Salad Dressing that it is flavored with.
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad: Made with one of the best spring salad dressings out there (hello, Sesame Ginger Dressing!), this Asian salad is a hit. One taste of this dish’s nutty flavor, and you’ll be asking for seconds. Jennifer Aniston “Rachel Green Salad“: The Jennifer Aniston Salad has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts and social media users for many years now. This vibrant salad, thought to have been Jennifer Aniston’s lunch during the filming of Friends, combines nutritious bulgur wheat (or quinoa) with chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, fresh mint, feta cheese, and pistachios. Its fresh and wholesome ingredients not only promise a delicious meal but also embody the refreshing spirit of spring. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their salad game, this dish adds a touch of celebrity-inspired elegance to any spring menu.
Easter Salads for Spring
There’s no better way to celebrate the spring season than with these spring salads for Easter. You can serve these green recipes as an easy side or a mouthwatering main. Light, fresh, and filled with seasonal ingredients, these are some of the best springtime salads to liven up your Easter spread.
Roasted Asparagus Salad: Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect spring salad dressing in this green salad with asparagus. Whether you make sauteed asparagus, air fryer asparagus, or even baked asparagus, you’ll want to make extras of this tasty dish. Five Bean Salad: Earthy garlic, bold mustard, and tender green beans make this bean salad utterly mouthwatering. Made by using black beans, red kidney beans, chickpeas, and Cannelini beans and drizzled with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette, I think it is one of the most delicious spring salad recipes worthy of your Easter spread.
Strawberry Spinach Salad: Sweet strawberries and baby spinach? Yes, please! Creamy Poppyseed Dressing will make this tart dish your new go-to spinach salad. Packed with good-for-you ingredients, this salad embodies the sweet, savory, and creamy goodness all at the same time. Deviled Egg Potato Salad: If you like the rich, tangy flavor of Avocado Deviled Eggs, then you’ll adore this delicious salad. Who can say no to this recipe’s fresh cilantro, capers, and spicy jalapeño? New Potato Salad: My friend Alexandra of Occasionally Eggs makes some of the most mouthwatering salad recipes for spring. And this warm new potato salad recipe flavored with asparagus, lentils, and greens and drizzled with a lemony mustard dressing is no different. It is a gorgeous spring potato salad recipe that happens to be vegan as well.
Texas Caviar Salad: You may not be a fan of caviar, but you’ll go head over heels for this southwestern gem because it uses black-eyed peas! This dish’s crisp corn, tangy lime vinaigrette, and creamy beans will make it your new favorite recipe.
Side Salads
Spring time salads are some of the most versatile sides to put on your dinner menu. Topped with creamy cheese and zesty salad dressing, these side salads will have everyone getting a second bowl. Not only do these different salad recipes pair with a variety of meals, but they’re also super easy to make!
Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad: This bibb lettuce salad dish is the perfect spring salad with asparagus, peas, and bright red radish. You can put all your favorite spring vegetables into this scrumptious side. Quinoa Salad with Avocado: Made with cooked quinoa, rich avocado, and fresh greens, this simple recipe is an easy way to turn a salad into a complete meal. Everyone will love the fresh ingredients in this yummy side dish. Classic Caesar Salad: For a fresh salad that never goes out of style, Caesar is the way to go! Nutty parmesan cheese and bold garlic make this simple dish one of the best spring salad ideas around.
Tomato Cucumber Mozzarella Salad: Persian cucumber and fresh mozzarella make this recipe as creamy as it is crisp. This dish is a great recipe to satisfy your cravings for Caprese salad flavors—the healthy way! Red Radish Salad: This spring vegetables salad from my friends at Give Recipe is a great recipe to make when you’re on the go. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare this simple dish’s raw ingredients and poppy seed dressing. Black Bean Corn Salad: Want a spring salad that won’t fall flat? The spicy, savory flavors and fresh vegetables of this easy salad make it the perfect dish to serve as a side dish, salsa, or even on its own. Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad: You won’t find a recipe for spring salad as tangy, crunchy, or delicious as this one. Mouths will water after tasting the squeeze of lemon in this recipe’s creamy dressing.
Black Rice Salad: Need a recipe for a spring salad that packs a zingy, Asian-inspired punch? This easy Black Rice dish makes a filling meal out of your favorite farmers’ market veggies. Plus, try my friend Tracy’s Forbidden Rice Salad for an Indian-inspired curry version. Halloumi Salad: Your table will look photo-ready when you make this colorful recipe from Kitchen Confidante. Tart blackberries and tender beets come together for a simple spring salad as tasty as it is breathtaking. Red Potato Salad: Whether you need a good side salad for ham or lamb or you are in need of a creative potato salad recipe, your Easter table is not complete without this red potato salad. Our recipe is a timeless choice that brings together crispy bacon bits, fresh dill, and tender eggs to create the ultimate side salad for Spring.
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Visit Your Local Farmers Market For The Best Produce: We are lucky to live in a day and age that we have access to most of this produce year-round. However, I love visiting my local farmer’s market to find true seasonal produce. This not only helps me support the local farmers but also allows us to have access to the freshest (and most delicious) produce out there. Make Your Own Salad Dressing: I have a hard time understanding people who buy salad dressing from a supermarket. I am sure it is convenient, but I promise making your own salad dressing is just as convenient. I also think that it is key to making deliciously good spring salads. And you know everything that goes into it. Here are a few of my favorite salad dressings (in addition to the ones I mentioned in the post) to get you started – Chili Lime Vinaigrette , Maple Mustard Dressing, and Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Feel Free to Mix and Match Salad Greens and Herbs That Are in Season: I am a big fan of experimenting with mixing and matching various salad greens with fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables. I use one of my favorite books, aka my secret weapon when it comes to recipe creation, Vegetarian Flavor Bible (affiliate link) to find the best combinations and create delicious salads.
