Salads deserve far more than a supporting role at the table. Fresh, vibrant ingredients are transformed into elegant dishes that feel both effortless and indulgent. These recipes celebrate crisp greens, seasonal produce, and thoughtfully balanced flavors, proving that a beautifully composed salad can be every bit as satisfying as a main course. Perfect for entertaining or elevating everyday meals, each salad is designed to impress, delight, and be savored long after the last bite.
Fennel, Tomato Salad, Basil with Lemon Vinaigrette
Fennel, tomato salad, basil with lemon vinaigrette. Fennel’s distinctive anise-like flavor makes it perfect for elevating a simple salad. Paired with heirloom tomatoes, a zesty lemon-and-vinegar dressing, and fresh herbs, this fennel tomato salad is a light meal or side dish you will want to serve regularly. Get the Recipe: Fennel, Tomato Salad, Basil with Lemon Vinaigrette
Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
Orzo pasta salad with basil butter, peppers, and tomatoes is a complete enjoyment for your taste buds. This delightful salad mixes orzo pasta, fresh basil butter, and crisp summer vegetables. Your family and friends will surely love this orzo pasta recipe. Get the Recipe: Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad
Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad pairs well with any vinaigrette. With just avocados, endives, and a few simple vinaigrette ingredients, you can have a delicious side dish or dinner salad ready in under 20 minutes. The addition of avocado makes it a rich and satisfying meal. Get the Recipe: Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad
Roasted Beet And Onion Salad
A refreshing salad, this roasted beet-and-onion salad is your go-to for gatherings. Given their many health benefits, we should incorporate them more often into our diet. Get the Recipe: Roasted Beet And Onion Salad
Tomato Salad with Mint – Refreshing & Super Easy
Tomato salad with mint is a super refreshing summer salad. With abundant fresh tomatoes gracing our markets, it comes to enjoying them as much as possible. At least, we have done so at our house. Get the Recipe: Tomato Salad with Mint
Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion, and Fresh Herbs
Lentil salad with sun-dried tomatoes, onion, and fresh herbs. A savory salad that everyone will enjoy. I love lentils and often cook with Le Puy Lentils from France. They do not disintegrate while cooking. While making a salad with your lentils, that is what you are looking for in a lentil.. Get the Recipe: Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion and Fresh Herbs
Cucumber And Orange Salad
A crisp and refreshing salad that is done in less than twenty minutes. Full of flavor and a colorful addition to your dinner menu. Get the Recipe: Cucumber And Orange Salad
Iceberg Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
A wonderfully refreshing Iceberg Wedge Salad topped with Blue Cheese Dressing that can be enjoyed anytime. This perfect salad has an impressive presentation and takes you little time to prepare. You can serve this wedge as a side salad with any meal. Get the Recipe: Iceberg Wedges Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Elote Recipe- Easy & Delicious Mexican Street Corn
Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a sublime side dish that will bring you back for more. With corn in season and at its most tender, now is the perfect time to indulge in this irresistible treat. Get the Recipe: Elote Recipe
Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese, and Baby Green Salad
It’s a refreshing summer salad that is light and super delicious. A must-try! Traveling is an open adventure, not only in visiting new places but also in learning new dishes. I discovered this wonderful salad on our trips to Warsaw, Poland. Get the Recipe: Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese and Baby Green Salad
Roasted Bell Pepper with Italian Farro Salad
Roasted bell pepper with Italian farro salad. It’s super easy to make and full of flavor. A must-try! Healthy and low-carb all in one dish. I have enjoyed farro at restaurants and liked the texture and the flavor. A bit of al dente to the bite and a nutty flavor added.. Get the Recipe: Roasted Bell Pepper with Italian Farro Salad
Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Roasted Bell Peppers
A refreshing salad with fresh tomatoes, rich mozzarella, and savory roasted bell peppers. A true delight for your senses. It is a perfect salad that can turn into a meal by itself. Or better yet, bring it to your next get-together. Easy to assemble and even easier to enjoy. No cooking is needed, which, to me, is a bonus. Get the Recipe: Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Roasted Bell Peppers
Figs with Goat Cheese Salad
This Fig with Goat Cheese Salad is a classic, beautiful, savory, and elegant dish perfect for a light lunch or a late summer salad dinner. Pairing my newly purchased figs with cheese is a given. The combination of the two is undeniably delicious. Goat cheese is soft yet flavorful, which significantly boosts this fall fig salad. Get the Recipe: Figs with Goat Cheese Salad
Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing
This salad combines the best of summer ingredients, using grapefruit and oranges excellently. The tart fruits paired with fresh spinach create an outstanding palate cleanser. It’s easy to assemble and light, refreshing, and perfect for a quick, healthy meal. Get the Recipe: Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing
Avocado Salad – The Best Easy Recipe
I could eat this avocado salad with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella every day. It is simple to make and can be enjoyed alone or as a side. Either way, I know you will enjoy it immensely as it does not require any cooking. Get the Recipe: Avocado Salad
Grilled Peach Salad
Looking for a summer salad that is as stunning as it is simple? This Grilled Peach Salad is a seasonal showstopper that brings together the best of summer’s bounty. Juicy peaches are lightly grilled to bring out their natural sweetness, then paired with creamy goat cheese, crisp greens, and a drizzle of homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette. Get the Recipe: Grilled Peach Salad
Delicata Squash, Radicchio, and Garbanzo Salad
Delicata squash, radicchio, and garbanzo salad. A healthy, vegan, and gluten-free salad packed with lots of flavors. I had some delicata squash left and wanted to incorporate it into a salad. I love the softness of the meaty inside of the squash and have often made it this fall. However, I wanted to give it its centerstage plate, not a side dish. Get the Recipe: Delicata Squash, Radicchio, and Garbanzo Salad
Easy Mushroom Salad with Herbs
Easy Mushroom Salad with herbs. A cold mushroom salad is very refreshing and welcome. Any day, I enjoy eating mushrooms. Although not all the members of our household agree with me, there is always room for a polite bite. In actuality, mushrooms bring a touch of heartiness to most dishes. Get the Recipe: Mushroom Salad
Cucumber Raspberry Salad – Refreshing & Easy Summer Salad
A crisp summer salad with a twist. It is effortless to make; you only need a few ingredients, a mandoline, and you have a tangy fresh cucumber salad that is rich in flavor and very refreshing at the same time. Get the Recipe: Cucumber Raspberry Salad
Savory Cresson, Garbanzo Beans, Dates Salad
The rich flavor of garbanzo beans, infused with onion, garlic, and thyme, combined with scallions, sumac, sweet chopped dates, and lemon, is out of this world. Get the Recipe: Savory Cresson, Garbanzo Beans, Dates Salad
Roasted Beets with Horseradish Creme Fraiche
A refreshing, sweet salad of roasted beets with a spicy horseradish crème fraîche sauce makes for a great year-round dish. This super easy recipe is nearly hands-free, as the oven does most of the work. Once roasted to perfection, peel, slice, and enjoy with the delectable sauce. Get the Recipe: Roasted Beets with Horseradish Creme Fraiche
Salad Nicoise
Salad Nicoise or Nicoise Salad is a simple salad that is perfect any time of the year.
It’s a traditional French salad recipe that is super easy to make. It has everything going for it: minimal cooking involved and loaded with feel-good ingredients, yet it has enough substance to satisfy you. Get the Recipe: Salad Nicoise
