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Satisfying Salad Recipes

Crisp, refreshing, and full of vibrant flavors, these salad recipes bring freshness to any meal. Try the Spinach Salad for sweet-and-savory combination or the Arugula Salad for a simple dish that pairs perfectly with any main course.

🏆 TOP RATED SALAD RECIPES

Must-try salads loved for their fresh flavors and balance.

Persian-Style Cucumber Salad

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A nutrient-dense cucumber salad packed with fresh herbs, olive oil, lime juice, quinoa, and hearty vegetables. 

Summer Squash & Arugula Salad

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Sweet, watery, cooling, and full of fiber, squash is the perfect summer salad ingredient with arugula, pecans and citrus.

Grilled Orzo Salad

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Summer is grillin’ time, and vegetarians shouldn’t be left out of the fun. This grilled vegetable orzo salad, complete with that appealing taste of char.

Arugula Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil

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This arugula salad is made with just 5 ingredients (not counting salt), and complements perfectly with meats, grains, eggs, and root vegetables. 

Cooling Strawberry & Cucumber Salad

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This salad is for summer, when you need foods that cool you down and tantalize the tastebuds. The perfect side dish or potluck salad.

Broccoli Salad with Seed Dressing

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This vegan healthy broccoli salad with pasta or quinoa contains only nutrient-dense ingredients and a seed dressing with healthy fats.

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SPRING SALADS

Light and vibrant salads with the freshest seasonal produce.

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SUMMER SALADS

Crisp, cool, and refreshing salads perfect for warm days.

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Watch easy, step-by-step videos to create fresh and flavorful salads!


FALL SALADS

Fall-inspired salads with squash, apples, and nuts.

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WINTER SALADS

Cozy salads with hearty greens, citrus, and roasted veggies.

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    Goat Cheese Salad with Apples & Cherry Tomatoes
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  • Warm Spinach Salad with Spiced Apples and Pecans
    Warm Spinach Salad with Spiced Apples and Pecans
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SALAD DRESSINGS

Homemade dressings to elevate any salad with flavor.

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    Blood Orange Citrus Vinaigrette
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    Vegan Broccoli Salad with Seed Dressing
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ALL SALAD RECIPES

Explore a variety of delicious salads, from light and crisp to hearty and satisfying!

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  • peach salad with maple-mustard vinaigrette
    Fall Peach Salad with Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Warm Spinach Salad with Spiced Apples and Pecans
    Warm Spinach Salad with Spiced Apples and Pecans
  • French Potato Salad
    Healthy French Potato Salad (Vegan)
  • vegan broccoli salad
    Vegan Broccoli Salad with Seed Dressing
  • Blood Orange Citrus Vinaigrette
    Blood Orange Citrus Vinaigrette
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    Grilled Vegetable Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette & Feta
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  • summer salad recipes
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  • Cauliflower and Greens Salad
    Easy Mediterranean Salad with Spiced Cauliflower and Greens
  • arugula salad
    Arugula Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil
  • grilled vegetable orzo salad
    Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad
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