Get ready to shake up your dinner routine with our irresistible collection of 5-star salad recipes—where crisp, garden-fresh ingredients collide with bold, mouthwatering flavors to create a gourmet experience in every bite!

Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes

Orzo Pasta Salad With Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes
Orzo Pasta Salad with Basil Butter, Peppers, Tomatoes: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Roasted Beet And Onion Salad

Roasted Beet And Onion Salad
Roasted Beet And Onion Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

A super refreshing salad, this roasted beet and onion salad will be your go-to salad for all gatherings. With so many healthy properties, we should incorporate them more often in our diet. Get the Recipe: Roasted Beet And Onion Salad

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Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Roasted Bell Peppers

Tomatoes, mozzarella, roasted bell pepper.
Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Roasted Bell Peppers: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Tomato Salad with Mint – Refreshing & Super Easy

Tomato Salad with Mint
Tomato Salad with Mint: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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 

Elote Recipe- Easy & Delicious Mexican Street Corn

Elote Recipe- Easy & Delicious Mexican Street Corn
Elote Recipe: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion, and Fresh Herbs

Lentils With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion And Fresh Herbs
Lentil Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Onion and Fresh Herbs: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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 

Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese, and Baby Green Salad

Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese and Baby Green Salad
Lentils, Black Beans, Goat Cheese and Baby Green Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Figs with Goat Cheese Salad

fig and goat cheese salad
Figs with Goat Cheese Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

spinach salad with citrus
Spinach Salad with Citrus Dressing: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Roasted Bell Pepper with Italian Farro Salad

roasted bell pepper & Italian Farro Salad
Roasted Bell Pepper with Italian Farro Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Avocado Salad – The Best Easy Recipe

Avocado Salad
Avocado Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Delicata Squash, Radicchio, and Garbanzo Salad

Delicata Squash, Radicchio, And Garbanzo Salad
Delicata Squash, Radicchio, and Garbanzo Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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
Easy Mushroom Salad with Herbs: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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: Easy Mushroom Salad with Herbs

Cucumber Raspberry Salad – Refreshing & Easy Summer Salad

Cucumber raspberry salad
Cucumber Raspberry Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Iceberg Wedges Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

iceberg wedges with blue cheese dressing
Iceberg Wedges Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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 it. You can serve this wedge as a side salad with any meal. Get the Recipe: Iceberg Wedges Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Roasted Beets with Horseradish Creme Fraiche

Roasted Beets with Horseradish Creme Fraiche
Roasted Beets with Horseradish Creme Fraiche: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Cucumber And Orange Salad

cucumber orange salad
Cucumber And Orange Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad

Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad
Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad is incredibly easy to pair with any vinaigrette. With just avocados, endives, and a few simple ingredients for the vinaigrette, you can have a delicious side dish or dinner salad ready in less than 20 minutes. The addition of avocado makes it a rich and satisfying meal. Get the Recipe: Belgian Endive and Avocado Salad

Savory Cresson, Garbanzo Beans, Dates Salad

cresson, garbanzo beans, dates salad
Savory Cresson, Garbanzo Beans, Dates Salad: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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

Salad Nicoise

salad nicoise
Salad Nicoise: Photo Credit to Giangi’s Kitchen – Giangi Townsend

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