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    Recipes » Salad Recipes

    80+ Best Salad Recipes

    Published: Aug 22, 2021 · Modified: Nov 28, 2023 by Marissa Stevens · 7 Comments

    grid of 9 images of salads with the title 80+ best salad recipes

    It’s easy to get in a rut of making the same salads over and over, and that’s why this post is here! Think of it as inspiration to branch out and discover some new favorites. You’ll find something for every season and every occasion in this list of more than 80 of the very best salad recipes!

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    When you think of salads, does your mind instantly jump to the long warm days and light meals of summer? It’s true that there are endless warm weather salads to enjoy. But there are just as many, some hearty enough to make a meal on their own, to enjoy in the fall and winter months.

    Jump to:
    • Classic Salads
    • French Salads
    • Southern Salads
    • Italian Salads
    • Mexican Salads
    • Mediterranean Salads
    • Asian Salads
    • Arugula Salads
    • Farro Salads
    • Kale Salads
    • Spinach Salads
    • Vegetable Forward Salads
    • Potato Salads
    • Pasta Salads
    • Salads with Fruit
    • Salads with Seafood
    • Chicken Salads
    • Salad Dressings
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    Classic Salads

    The saying goes that “you can’t go wrong with a classic,” and it’s true. For a quick and delicious salad that will please everyone, here are four of the best traditional salad recipes. 

    Caesar Salad with Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
    Caesar Salad served on a white plate with a knife and fork.

    Everyone loves a classic Caesar Salad. This recipe has all the ingredients that you love with a couple of twists (shatteringly crisp crouton toasts and crispy capers) and the absolute best homemade Caesar Dressing. 


    Egg Salad
    egg salad on sourdough slices on a white plate

    The key to a great egg salad is a creamy, well balanced dressing and not too much of it and perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs. This recipe ensures you’ll have both every time.


    Classic Wedge Salad
    Wedge Salad served on white plates with knife and fork.


    This restaurant worthy salad is easy to make at home and it’s always a crowd pleaser. It can elevate even an everyday meal into one worth remembering.


    Romaine Wedge Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese

    This take on a classic wedge salad is a must-try next time you want a wedge salad. You'll still have the classic bacon crunch and creamy blue cheese dressing, but instead of iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce gets its chance to shine.

    Little Gem Salad
    Little Gem Salad served on a round white platter and photographed from overhead.

    Little Gem Salad is an unsung hero in the world of salads. Perfect for those who love delicate salads with a good crunch.

    Bibb Lettuce Salad
    Bibb Lettuce Salad served on a black plate and photographed from the top.

    A subtle mix of textures and tastes forms a sophisticated and adaptable salad suitable for various occasions.

    French Salads

    There’s just something about French salads; they always feel elegant and sophisticated. No matter which one you choose to make, it's sure to impress your friends and family. 

    Nicoise Salad
    Nicoise Salad served in a white bowl

    Originating in the French city of Nice, this hearty salad boasts tomatoes, green beans, potatoes, eggs, olives, and a mustard dressing will leave you craving more. Enjoy it as a vegetarian dish or top with some quality canned tuna or smoked salmon.


    Celery Root Remoulade

    If you want to feel like you're dining in a French Bistro, this recipe is for you. The celery root is raw, but I promise it's worth trying. The crunch of the raw celery pairs perfectly with the creamy French Remoulade Sauce.


    Salad Lyonnaise
    Salad Lyonnaise served on a white plate

    For an elegant salad that takes less than half an hour, make Salad Lyonnaise. You’ll top a base of frilly frisée lettuce tossed with a homemade warm bacon dressing with a perfectly poached egg. A light lunch on its own and a perfect companion to a cup of soup.


    Asparagus Nicoise Salad
    Asparagus-Nicoise-Salad on a white platter featured

    A traditional Nicoise salad is made with green beans, but asparagus makes the perfect alternative. It's perfect for springtime when asparagus is at its freshest.


    Savoy Cabbage Salad with Bacon and Goat Cheese

    This is a fun twist on a Salad Lyonnaise. Instead of frisée lettuce, you’ll use savoy cabbage and a warm round of crisply breaded, creamy goat cheese stands in for the poached egg.

    Southern Salads

    When you're craving something comforting with Southern roots that isn’t too heavy, look no further than these Southern salad recipes.

    Shrimp Remoulade
    Shrimp-Remoulade-Salad_ served on white plates featured

    In this Louisiana-inspired salad, buttery shrimp are tossed in a spicy, creamy, tangy Remoulade Sauce. It’s one of those salads that you’ll find yourself craving often.


    Easy Corn Salad Recipe
    Corn Salad with Arugula

    A corn salad is the perfect side dish for a barbecue with friends and family. The fresh corn, tomatoes, avocado, and lemon dressing pair well with anything you're grilling.


    Cornbread Salad

    If you have leftover cornbread, you have to make this cornbread salad. You'll cut your cornbread into bite size pieces and crisp them up in the oven to toss with black-eyed peas, greens, and winter squash. It’s a Southern take on Italian panzanella. And speaking of that...


    Muffuletta Panzanella (bread salad)
    Muffuletta Panzanella Bread Salad served on white plates featured

    This salad is a take on the famous Muffuletta sandwich that you’ll find everywhere in New Orleans. The traditional sandwich has a variety of meats and cheeses, including salami, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, and provolone. You can make this salad your own by substituting any of your favorite cured meats.

    Italian Salads

    These salads have roots in Italy or are inspired by delicious dishes you can find there.

    Italian Chopped Salad

    This is one salad that’s hearty enough to call ‘dinner’. It has all your favorite Italian sandwich ingredients, like sliced salami and cubed mozzarella cheese, but in salad form. Tossing in chickpeas or cannellini beans make it a meal and, I promise, you’ll want to make the dressing on repeat!


    Fregola Sarda with Radicchio and Hazelnuts
    Fregola Sarda Salad served on an oval platter

    Fregola is a popular pasta dish from Sardinia. The pasta is rolled into balls and, cooked to al dente, makes the perfect salad base. You'll use fregola and greens as your base and top with hazelnuts, capers and grated hard boiled eggs to deliver a broad flavor profile.


    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Cucumber, Fresh Mozzarella and Olives

    This heirloom tomato is the perfect salad to serve in the summertime when tomatoes are at their peak. In every bite, you'll taste juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, refreshing cucumber, and salty olives. While this delicious salad is perfect on its own, a slice of garlic bread is a welcome addition.


    Butter Lettuce Salad
    Butter Lettuce Salad served on a gray oval platter.

    This vibrant salad has several components that make each bite a bit different. You'll taste buttery, salty, tangy, and herbaceous flavors in every mouthful and hazelnuts lend a welcome buttery crunch.

    Mexican Salads

    When you think of Mexican salads, your mind probably jumps straight to taco salad. While taco salads are delicious and comforting, these two Mexican salads are a must-try when you're in the mood to try something new. 

    Carne Asada Steak Salad with Mojo Dressing
    Carne-Asada-Steak-Salad served in a white bowl

    For a lighter way to serve juicy carne asada, give this salad a try. The Mojo dressing is a play on the steak’s marinade, accentuating your meal with that much more carne asada flavor. Add your favorite toppings and some cotija cheese, and you have the ideal steak salad.


    Mexican Street Corn Salad

    A crunchy salad version of everyone’s favorite Mexican street corn! Hearty enough to stand on its own and a welcoming base for anything you’re grilling (I recommend Spicy Grilled Shrimp!).

    Mexican Chopped Salad
    Mexican Chopped Salad served on a gray plate and photographed from the top.

    Mexican Chopped Salad is a quick 30-minute flavor fiesta, perfect for both lively parties and quiet dinners.

    Mediterranean Salads

    The Mediterranean has so many cultures and delicious recipes to share with the world. When you're craving a taste of the Mediterranean, but can't get there anytime soon, these salads will bring your tastebuds closer.

    Zucchini Salad
    Zucchini Salad served on white plates.

    This vegetarian-friendly salad is packed with flavor! Paper-thin zucchini slices are marinated in a citrusy lemon dressing and tossed with feta and pine nuts. It’s a salad you’ll crave all summer long.


    Tabouli Salad
    Tabouli Salad served in a white shallow bowl with glasses of water and lemon slices photographed from above.

    If you're looking for a salad that’s bursting with texture and flavor, Tabouli salad is for you. Tender bulgur wheat is tumbled with garlic, fresh lemon juice, parsley and garlic, then topped  with feta, olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes. It’s a stretch on the traditional version, but completely divine.


    Greek Salad
    Greek-Salad served in white bowls featured

    Think of this as a perfect side dish to pretty much any dish from any type of cuisine. It’s a briny, salty, creamy, crunchy salad that’s welcome at any meal.


    Quinoa Tabbouleh
    Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad served in a white bowl with stainless spoon

    Quinoa Tabbouleh salad is a protein packed, gluten free take on a traditional Tabouli salad.


    Fattoush Salad
    Lebanese Fattoush Salad served in a ceramic bowl

    If you've never tried this Lebanese salad before, now is the time. With crunchy vegetables, lettuce, and crunchy squares of pita bread tossed in a sweet, tangy and sumac dress, it’s irresistible.


    Mediterranean Egg Salad

    This riff on a classic egg salad is full of beloved Mediterranean flavors: olive oil, fresh lemon juice, buttery olives, and pine nuts to name just a few.


    Greek Quinoa Salad
    Greek quinoa salad served in a shallow white bowl

    This hearty salad is a meal all on its own. It's a take on a traditional Greek salad, but instead of leafy greens as the base, you'll use quinoa. The lively dressing won’t make the quinoa soggy, so it's an ideal make-ahead salad for all kinds of picnics, get-togethers or weekday lunches.


    Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing

    Chopped lettuce and crunchy vegetables drizzled with a creamy Tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice dressing, this is a must try salad with Middle Eastern flare.

    Asian Salads

    A couple of salads you need in your rotation, inspired by the flavors of Asia.

    Chinese Cucumber Salad
    Chinese Cucumber Salad served in a charcoal bowl with chopsticks

    Easy and really fun to make, this vegan, 8-ingredient salad has it all! It's crunchy, sweet, spicy, and the ideal side for almost any Asian inspired main course.


    Chinese Broccoli Salad with Sesame Sriracha Dressing
    Chinese Broccoli Salad

    This salad is vibrant and just about as easy as it gets. All you need is some fresh Chinese broccoli and a few simple dressing ingredients: sesame oil, sriracha, and a little bit of soy sauce.

    Arugula Salads

    Adding arugula to your salads (or better yet making it the star!) delivers a delicate peppery flavor that’s a pleasant change from romaine and other greens.

    Arugula Salad
    Arugula Salad

    This is one of those salads with a perfectly balanced flavor that everyone loves. And it’s so easy to make that you'll have it on the table in ten minutes with just six simple ingredients.


    Arugula Apple Salad

    Crunchy sweet apple slices and creamy goat cheese were made for each other. Add a base of arugula and a scatter of buttery pecans, and you've got an elegant salad that’s also a snap to make.


    Watermelon and Arugula Salad
    Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese served in a white ceramic bowl

    Some salads just burst with flavor and this is one of them. Sweet chunks of fresh watermelon with tangy feta, peppery arugula and a citrusy dressing with a bit of kick, I promise you’ll enjoy every bite!

    Apple Pecan Salad
    Apple Pecan Salad served on a speckled white platter.

    Experience the essence of fall in every bite with the Apple Pecan Salad, a harmonious blend of crisp apples, buttery pecans, spicy arugula, and creamy gorgonzola cheese, perfect for any season.

    Farro Salads

    Nutty cooked farro is a delicious, nutritious and hearty base (or embellishment) for so many delicious salads! Here are some of the best.

    Farro Salad with Green Olives, Hazelnuts and Raisins

    This farro salad is a hearty but relatively light main dish that is perfect year-round. With a buttery saltiness from the olives and cheese and sweetness from the raisins, it’s one mouthwatering salad with a fully balanced flavor profile.


    Smoked Salmon Salad with Farro and Goat Cheese
    smoked salmon salad served on a white platter

    Farro makes the ideal canvas for this elegant salad with buttery smoked salmon and creamy goat cheese. It's a special occasion worthy, yet easy enough to whip up on a weeknight. (It’s a must for Mother’s Day brunch!)


    Charlie Bird Farro Salad
    Charlie Bird Farro Salad

    The Charlie Bird Farro salad is a staple dish at the famous namesake restaurant in the Soho area of New York City. What makes this salad so unique? You'll toss the apple juice cooked farro in the perfect combination of lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a good pinch of salt then toss it with all manner of fresh, herbaceous, crunchy and buttery rich ingredients. If you haven’t tried it before, you’ve never tasted anything like it!


    Greek Farro Salad

    A Greek farro salad (often called a Mediterranean farro salad) is a hearty, flavor and texture packed salad with all of your favorite Mediterranean flavors that can stand alone or serve as a side to the main course.


    Summer Farro Salad

    Nothing screams summer like fresh, crunchy vegetables, and this salad is packed full of them - including raw kale that gets a peanut butter massage! Adding farro makes it a meal.


    Farro with Asparagus Pesto, Avocado & Fried Egg
    Farro with Asparagus Pesto Avocado and Fried Egg

    It’s hard to go wrong with good pesto and a perfectly fried egg. When you add them to a farro salad, along with crumbled feta and sliced avocado, it's a salad you'll crave often.

    Kale Salads

    This nutrient-dense green has become wildly popular in the past few years, and for good reason. It packs a punch of feel-good flavor that’s perfect for all kinds of salads!

    Kale Caesar Salad
    Kale Caesar Salad served on white plates

    When you're craving a Caesar salad but want to switch it up a little, substituting kale is an excellent option. It’s a lightened up version, but don’t worry, you'll still have the classic, creamy Caesar dressing and crispy, buttery breadcrumb croutons.


    Warm Kale Salad with Almonds and Golden Raisins

    Warm salads aren't that common, but after you try this one, you'll crave it often. Gently wilted kale gets tossed in a warm, tangy sweet, garlicky dressing, and finished with parmesan cheese shavings and crunchy, toasted almonds. What's not to love?


    Kale and Quinoa Salad
    kale and quinoa salad served in a white bowl

    A flavor and protein packed salad that’s a quick and balanced meal where every bite is a little different with a tangy dressing and ample feta, avocado, and almonds.


    Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
    Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad served in a white bowl

    This power house of nutrition is reminiscent of a classic Caesar salad and loaded with flavor and crunch!


    Kale Apple Salad
    Kale Apple Salad served on white plates and photographed from the top.

    An ideal salad for Autumn, but welcome any time of year. Salt massaged kale tossed in a sweet apricot dressing with sweet apple slices, it’s a salad like no other.


    Kale Salad with Tomatoes Bacon and Preserved Lemon Dressing

    Let us face it, bacon makes everything taste better, and this salad is no exception. If you're craving a BLT, but keeping an eye on your waistline, you have to try this salad.


    Snow Pea and Kale Salad with Toasted Coconut and Lime

    It’s the combination of Asian inspired flavors and textures in this salad that make it so fantastic. Hearty enough to stand on its own and a welcome addition to many main courses.

    Spinach Salads

    Spinach Salads are a classic because they’re just so versatile! Here are a few that are sure to please everyone at your table.

    Strawberry Spinach Salad

    Sweet, fresh strawberries pair perfectly with baby spinach and creamy goat cheese and just the right amount of honey sweetened Balsamic Vinaigrette.


    Spinach Salad
    Spinach-Salad-Served in a white ceramic bowl featured

    This recipe has been in my family since my mom clipped it from an electrical bill in the early 70s. It’s really THAT good. Enough said.


    Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad
    Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad served in a light gray ceramic bowl

    There’s a double dose of fresh strawberries in this delectable salad! Sliced fresh strawberries and a vibrantly red Strawberry Vinaigrette along with crunchy walnuts and tangy feta cheese make it a crowd pleaser.

    Vegetable Forward Salads

    Salads are a delicious way to check off your daily servings of vegetables. Here are several where vegetables (not lettuce) are the star.

    Sugar Snap Pea Salad
    Sugar Snap Pea Salad served in a white ceramic bowl

    This elegant salad is one of the easiest and tastiest salads to make. There's no cooking required. Just slice your sugar snap peas and perch them on a simple, creamy yogurt dressing.


    Asparagus with Grated Egg and Capers

    Asparagus and eggs are a match made in heaven. This salad makes the most of this winning combo!


    Creamy Cucumber Salad
    Creamy Cucumber Salad served in a shallow white bowl

    This creamy, crunchy salad is the perfect refreshing addition to any meal and a great one for fresh dill lovers. You’d never guess that it comes in at less than 100 calories per generous serving!

    Cauliflower Potato Salad
    One bite of Cauliflower Potato Salad on a fork from a white serving bowl photographed at an angle.

    Discover a novel spin on a beloved classic with the Cauliflower Potato Salad, where cauliflower steps in for potatoes, creating a lighter yet flavorful experience, enriched by diverse mustards and brightened by dill and green onions.


    Delicata Squash Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
    pouring dressing over Delicata Squash Salad

    Delicata squash is the only autumn squash I know that doesn't require any seasoning to taste amazing. In this complexly flavored salad it shines with a mix of green, crunchy walnuts and a creamy tarragon dressing.


    Roasted Brussels Caesar Salad

    Another great twist on the classic Caesar salad is to use roasted brussels sprouts as the base. An unusual spin on the dressing makes this one a must try!


    Roasted Beet Salad with Cashew Brittle and Creamy Blue Cheese
    roasted beet salad served on a white plate

    This is one elegant showstopper of a salad. Tender roasted beets are sliced and topped with a simple, homemade cashew brittle and the creamiest blue cheese.

    Potato Salads

    No holiday gathering or picnic is complete without a potato salad or two.

    Cajun Potato Salad
    Cajun Potato Salad served in a gray ceramic bowl with a red and white striped towel underneath

    A creamy, crunchy spin on classic potato salad with a kick of Cajun spice!


    Greek Potato Salad
    Greek Potato Salad served in a white ceramic bowl photographed from above

    This potato salad encompasses everything you love about a Greek salad, but made heartier with potatoes.


    Italian Potato Salad

    Welcome at any get-together and an excellent choice for weekday lunches, this Italian potato salad is embellished with vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and good quality canned tuna tossed in a tangy homemade Italian dressing.

    Pasta Salads

    Pasta salads are another perfect dish to bring to a cookout or a potluck, and you can't go wrong with a classic.

    Italian Pasta Salad

    Choose your favorite pasta; penne is my favorite for this recipe. The mix of cubed mozzarella cheese, salami, olives, and other Italian fixings will have people asking you to make this for the potluck every time.


    Seafood Pasta Salad
    seafood pasta salad served in a yellow ceramic bowl

    If you’re going to include seafood in a pasta salad, why not make it the star! This one had both shrimp and crab with tender pasta and just the right amount of crunchy celery and creamy dressing.

    Salads with Fruit

    When you think of salads, vegetables come to mind first. But some of the very best salads are made with fruit!

    Mixed Citrus Salad with Honey Lemon Mint Vinaigrette and Pistachios

    This is a salad we eat on repeat when citrus is in season. Delicious, refreshing and beautiful on a platter!


    Fennel, Apple, & Endive Salad w/ Parmigiano-Reggiano

    Fennel and Apples are the base of this tasty, fruit-forward salad. Juilenning both the fennel and apple make it elegant and fun to eat.


    Apple and Fennel Salad with Walnuts and Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

    Sweet, crunchy apple slices and licorice tinged raw fennel come to life with crunchy walnuts and a tangy sweet homemade maple and Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

    Radicchio Salad
    Radicchio Salad on a white salad plate photographed from the top.

    Embrace elegance in a dish with the Radicchio Salad, a 20-minute recipe that marries the distinct bitterness of radicchio with mellow butter lettuce and succulent pear, ideal for both grand feasts and quiet dinners.


    Stone Fruit, Radicchio and Pine Nut Salad

    This one is for stone fruit lovers like myself! An extravaganza of flavors and the ideal way to enjoy your favorites.


    Kumquat Avocado and Pistachio Salad with Orange Honey Vinaigrette

    A tasty, tangy salad with an unusual fruit. If you've never tried a kumquat before, this salad is the perfect way to enjoy them.

    Salads with Seafood

    You've heard of salmon and tuna used for proteins in salads, but if you're looking for crab or shrimp salads, these are for you. 

    Crab Salad
    Crab Salad served in light gray ceramic bowls.

    Crab salad should be all about enhancing the flavor of real crab and that’s what this one is all about. Enjoy this decadent treat on its own or serve with crackers or in sandwiches.


    Seafood Pasta Salad
    seafood pasta salad served in a yellow ceramic bowl

    Real crab and shrimp mixed with tender pasta and just the right amount of creamy dressing, this salad is a seafood lovers delight!


    Shrimp Salad

    This simple and spectacular shrimp salad is a go-to for any special occasion. But no need to relegate it to celebrations, it's the perfect indulgence on hot summer nights or a leisurely meal on the weekend.

    Ahi Tuna Salad
    Ahi Tuna Salad served in a black bowl and photographed from the top.

    Dive into the Ahi Tuna Salad, a culinary journey to an Asian bistro with seared ahi tuna and creamy avocado atop a canvas of crisp veggies, all enveloped in a luscious tangy dressing, redefining the salad experience.


    Shrimp and Avocado Salad
    Shrimp and Avocado Salad served in a white bowl

    A hearty, decadent salad that stands beautifully on its own and pairs beautifully with anything you're grilling.


    Dorothy's Shrimp Crab and Avocado Salad
    Shrimp-Crab-Avocado-Salad served on a ceramic plate featured

    Grilled shrimp and avocado: What more could you want in a seafood salad? This works equally well as a main course or an appetizer.


    Shrimp, Melon, and Cucumber Salad with Spicy Mayonnaise

    These little lettuce wraps were a summer day experiment that became a regular on our menu. Tender shrimp and juicy melons tossed in a spicy mayonnaise dressing then mounded into tender butter lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy almonds and fresh basil leaves.


    Shrimp and Green Mango Salad

    This Caribbean-inspired salad uses unripe mango, buttery shrimp and a kick of spice. Try it once and I predict you’ll crave it often.

    Chicken Salads

    Chicken salads make a wonderful lunch and are ideal fare for picnics and backyard BBQs. Here are a couple you need to try.

    Curry Chicken Salad
    Curry-Chicken-Salad served on white plates featured

    A spicy, salty sweet salad of tender chicken chunks tossed with cashews, grapes and celery in a creamy curried yogurt dressing.


    Chicken Salad with Grapes
    Chicken Salad with Grapes served in a white bowl

    Many chicken salads have apples, but if you haven’t tried it with grapes you’ve been missing out!

    Salad Dressings

    Buying salad dressings may be convenient, but the positives stop there. Once you discover how easy it is to make them at home and how superior they are in flavor, you’ll never go back to buying them.

    Champagne Vinaigrette

    The perfect embellishment to almost any leafy green salad, you'll want to keep this on hand at all times.


    Balsamic Vinaigrette
    pouring balsamic vinaigrette from pitcher

    If you have ten minutes to spare, you can make the best balsamic vinaigrette with just 4 simple ingredients plus salt and pepper.


    Maple Vinaigrette
    Maple Vinaigrette in a small glass jar.

    Elevate your salads with Maple Vinaigrette, a delightful blend of sweet maple syrup and zesty apple cider vinegar and lemon, offering a fresh twist on traditional dressings.

    Sesame Ginger Dressing
    Sesame Ginger Dressing served in a small glass jar with a golden spoon.

    Unleash a symphony of umami, citrus, and sweetness with the Sesame Ginger Dressing, a 10-minute creation that effortlessly marries rapidity with rich flavor depth.

    White Balsamic Vinaigrette
    White Balsamic Vinaigrette served in a small glass jar.

    Discover the nuanced taste of White Balsamic Vinaigrette, a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy dressing, effortlessly made from just 5 core ingredients, ready to enhance any salad or vegetable dish.

    Greek Salad Dressing
    Greek Salad Dressing pouring from a white pitcher

    Simple, quick to make and just the right finish for any Greek inspired salad.

    Parmesan Vinaigrette
    Parmesan Vinaigrette in a small glass jar.

    A zesty, flavorful dressing with subtle earthy notes and a nutty accent, ideal for elevating any salad or meal.


    6 Ingredient Basil and Gorgonzola Dressing

    A fresh take on blue cheese dressing with an herbaceous punch of fresh basil.


    Homemade Ranch Dressing
    Homemade-Ranch-Dressing Served with Crudite

    Homemade ranch always tastes better than store-bought. It's perfect for dipping vegetables and, of course, drizzling on salads. The best part is that you probably have everything on hand right now to make it!


    Caesar Salad Dressing
    Caesar Salad Dressing on a spoon

    Caesar dressing is a classic, and this authentic version made with an immersion blender takes just 10 minutes to make.


    Strawberry Vinaigrette
    Strawberry Vinaigrette in a clear glass pitcher

    The perfect summertime dressing is only five minutes away. The secret to the tangy sweet flavor and vibrant red color of this vinaigrette is a blend of fresh strawberries and strawberry preserves.

    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in a clear glass container on a wooden board.

    This dressing brings zesty flair to any dish - a perfect complement to salads, grilled meats, roasted (or grilled) vegetables and more.


    More Salad Recipes

    • Bibb Lettuce Salad served on a black plate and photographed from the top.
      Bibb Lettuce Salad
    • Parmesan Vinaigrette in a small glass jar.
      Parmesan Vinaigrette
    • Apple Pecan Salad served on a speckled white platter.
      Apple Pecan Salad
    • Maple Vinaigrette in a small glass jar.
      Maple Vinaigrette

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    1. Valentina says

      August 29, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      Marissa, since I've been following your recipes, I've always loved your salads. And it's fun to see a handful here that I hadn't seen before. I'm super interested in the one with cornbread and the shrimp with melon. Checking them both out now. 🙂 ~Valentina

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      • Marissa Stevens says

        August 31, 2021 at 8:35 am

        Thank you so much, Valentina! The Cornbread Salad is one that we make regularly - I'm excited for you to try it!

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    2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      August 24, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      I eat salads all year long, but I feel like my favorite salads are summer salads - there is just something about warm weather that makes a salad taste *that* much better! Needless to say, I'm ALWAYS on the hunt for a new salad or two to try, so this list is PERFECT! I won't have to search for a new salad recipe for at least 6 months since I want to try every.single. salad shown here! They all look just delicious!!! Thank you for compiling this list of yummy salad recipes, Marissa!!

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    3. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      August 23, 2021 at 11:59 pm

      WOW! What an awesome list of salads Marissa! One is better than the next! Can't wait to give some a try. I'm eyeing up that zuccini ribbon salad first. Thanks so much for sharing such a great round up!

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    4. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

      August 23, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      So many awesome salad ideas for any occasion and mood! That cornbread salad sounds really intriguing. And of course all pasta salads are up my alley!

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    5. David @ Spiced says

      August 23, 2021 at 5:48 am

      Wow, what a collection! Laura and I were just commenting that we haven't had salad in a while, and then this post pops up. Talk about enough inspiration for months...and months! 🙂

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    6. angiesrecipes says

      August 22, 2021 at 9:25 pm

      This is a salad bible! My husband eats lots of salads and I can't wait to try some of your recipes for him. Have a wonderful week ahead, Marissa!

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