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18 Salad Recipes That Bring Color and Crunch to Your Plate

Published: Oct 15, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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A great salad is all about texture and flavor. Crisp greens, juicy fruits, crunchy toppings, and zesty dressings can come together in endless ways to create something truly delicious. In this roundup of 18 salad recipes, you’ll find ideas that are light enough for warm days, hearty enough for dinner, and versatile enough to fit any occasion. These recipes show that salads can be just as satisfying as any main dish, with flavors that keep you coming back for more.

Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowl with cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds, red cabbage, green onions and spring mix in a white bowl.
Sesame Salmon Bowl. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sesame Salmon Bowls are a delicious and healthy dinner idea. It takes under 15 minutes to make start to finish! The sesame dressing adds tasty nutty flavor to this dish.
Get the Recipe: Sesame Salmon Bowl

Winter Salad in a Jar

Winter Salad in a JAr recipe
Winter Salad in a Jar. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Today I have a special guest blogger I want to introduce you to. Her name is Tarah and she is a real food nutritionist. Today she has so graciously shared with us her favorite Winter Salad in a Jar recipe. This Winter Salad in a Jar recipe has warm flavors like roasted butternut squash, chickpeas and quinoa that will have you wishing it was winter year round.
Get the Recipe: Winter Salad in a Jar

Lemony Greek Pasta Salad

Lemony Greek Pasta Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This Greek Pasta Salad is simple to make! Just combine pasta with a great Greek dressing and some basic ingredients to enjoy this tasty dish.
Get the Recipe: Lemony Greek Pasta Salad

Refreshing Avocado Grapefruit Salad

Refreshing Avocado Grapefruit Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This avocado grapefruit salad is a delightful recipe that brings together the tangy taste of grapefruit, the creaminess of avocado, and the crunchiness of pistachios atop a bed of greens, all complemented by a homemade citrus vinaigrette for an amazingly delicious flavor combination.
Get the Recipe: Refreshing Avocado Grapefruit Salad

Pizza Pasta Salad

A platter of pizza pasta salad served on a white rectangular dish.
Pizza Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Loaded with all your favorite pizza toppings, this easy Pizza Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor! It's easy to make and pairs perfectly with anything grilled. Serve it at your next potluck or outdoor BBQ!
Get the Recipe: Pizza Pasta Salad

Kachumber Salad

Kachumber salad in a white bowl with fancy silver spoons on the side.
Kachumber Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Kachumber Salad is a colorful salad of chopped raw veggies—chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and chile peppers. It’s seasoned with fresh cilantro or coriander leaves, ground spices, and a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice and makes a great side for Indian dishes from veggie curries to biryani.
Get the Recipe: Kachumber Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

Low angle shot of a bowl of watermelon salad with kalamata olives and feta cheese.
Watermelon and Feta Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Kalamata Olives is a refreshing summer side dish. With only 5 ingredients, it is quick and easy to make and so refreshing!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Best Roasted Potato Salad

Best Roasted Potato Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A vibrant and flavorful roasted potato salad with fresh herbs, a delightful homemade dressing, and pistachios for a bit of crunch.
Get the Recipe: Best Roasted Potato Salad

Berry Salad with Blueberry Dressing

A salad with strawberries, blueberries and feta cheese.
Berry Salad with Blueberry Dressing. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Taste the vibrant flavors of summer with this berry salad. It adds blueberries and strawberries along with a sweet and tangy dressing.
Get the Recipe: Berry Salad with Blueberry Dressing

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Broccoli and shredded carrots on a mixing spoon.
Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad is brimming with broccoli, apples, carrots, cranberries, walnuts, and a creamy yogurt mayo dressing.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Creamy Broccoli Apple Salad

Feta Beet Salad

Beet salad with crumbled feta, pistachios and fresh herbs on a plate with serving spoon.
Feta Beet Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This beet salad with feta cheese is a truly delicious and impressive dish using simple ingredients. Cooked beets, crumbled feta and pistachios come together with fresh herbs and a lemon olive oil dressing to enjoy as a side salad or light meal.
Get the Recipe: Feta Beet Salad

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumber, and herbs served in a bowl, with a lemon, a red onion, and additional bowls on the side.
Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Sage Alpha Gal.

With a delicious blend of quinoa, cucumbers, fresh herbs, and chickpeas tossed in a lemony dressing and accented with crunchy pistachios, this filling salad might just become your new best friend.
Get the Recipe: Quinoa Salad

Carrot Raisin Salad

A bowl of coleslaw with shredded carrots and raisins on a wooden surface, next to a red and white checkered cloth.
Carrot Raisin Salad. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This refreshing carrot raisin salad combines crisp shredded carrots and cabbage with plump raisins. A light and tangy dressing made with lemon juice and mayonnaise brings the flavors together.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Raisin Salad

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Bacon ranch pasta salad in a clear bowl with a striped towel.
Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon is a rich, creamy side dish that pairs well with all your summertime favorites. Prep this 30-minute, one-bowl salad, which will be a welcome addition to your weekend dinner menu.
Get the Recipe: Ranch Pasta Salad With Bacon

Potato Salad with Herbs & Green Garlic

Herbed potato salad on a white platter.
Potato Salad with Herbs & Green Garlic. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Say goodbye to mayonnaise and hello to a burst of flavor from herbs and green garlic! This easy potato salad is so delish and so different, everyone will want seconds!
Get the Recipe: Potato Salad with Herbs & Green Garlic

Greek Salad

Greek Salad. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Veggies don't have to be boring! Jazz up easy veg with a delicious dressing in this oh-so good and meal-worthy Greek Salad!
Get the Recipe: Greek Salad

Strawberry Blueberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Close-up of a fresh salad featuring strawberries, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, and basil leaves on a bed of mixed greens. The salad is sprinkled with grated cheese, adding a textured contrast to the vibrant colors of the fruits and vegetables.
Strawberry Blueberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Strawberry Blueberry Salad brings together crisp greens, juicy berries, and creamy mozzarella for a fresh, vibrant dish that’s perfect for light spring lunches and breezy summer cookouts. A drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with just the right amount of zing!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Blueberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Red Skin Potato Salad

Red potato salad in bowl with bacon and parsley garnish.
Red Skin Potato Salad. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This deliciously creamy red-skin potato salad is made with bacon for an extra savory kick. Enjoy this classic side dish at all your summer BBQs.
Get the Recipe: Red Skin Potato Salad

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