Fresh and filling salads

These salad recipes have revolutionized how I think about fresh meals because they combine crisp lettuce and raw vegetables with interesting additions like grains or pasta and what makes them really special is how they can work as either a light side dish or a satisfying main course plus they always taste clean and bright whether served cold or at room temperature and I love how versatile they are with endless combinations of vegetables cheese and nuts that make healthy eating feel like a treat.

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Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:28:30 GMT

Salad Recipes

Seafood Pasta Salad with shrimp, crab, dill, tomatoes, and lemon
Salads Seafood Pasta Salad

A chilled Seafood Pasta Salad with shrimp, crab, crisp celery, red onion, lemon, dill, and a creamy dressing that stays bright.

Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad with paprika, dill, and chopped eggs
Salads Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad 8 Ratings

Creamy Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad with tender pasta, chopped eggs, relish, mustard, paprika, and a little cayenne for cookouts and potlucks.

Ramen noodle salad with cabbage, carrots, almonds, and scallions
Salads Ramen Noodle Salad 5 Ratings

Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad with cabbage, toasted almonds, scallions, and a bright sesame-soy dressing.

Roasted pear and blue cheese salad with arugula, walnuts, and cranberries
Salads Barefoot Contessa Pear and Blue Cheese Salad 9 Ratings

Roasted pears filled with blue cheese, walnuts, and cranberries, served warm over arugula with a bright pan-juice vinaigrette.

Chilled cucumber ranch salad with bacon, cheddar, dill, and chives
Salads Chilled Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad 9 Ratings

Cool cucumber ranch salad with crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, fresh herbs, and a creamy chilled dressing.

Layered Mexican coleslaw tomato corn salad in a clear trifle bowl with cotija and cilantro
Salads Layered Mexican Coleslaw Tomato Corn Salad 5 Ratings

Crisp cabbage, charred corn, juicy tomatoes, and black beans layered in a clear bowl with a creamy lime dressing and cotija cheese on top.

Layered Honeycrisp apple broccoli salad in a clear trifle bowl with bacon, cheddar, and cranberries
Salads Layered Honeycrisp Apple Broccoli Salad 8 Ratings

Crisp broccoli, sweet Honeycrisp apple, bacon, cheddar, and cranberries layered in a bowl and tossed in a honey apple cider vinegar dressing. A potluck staple that travels well and makes ahead beautifully.

Mexican coleslaw with roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and cotija in a ceramic bowl
Salads Mexican Coleslaw with Roasted Corn, Tomatoes, and Jalapeño 6 Ratings

A vibrant Mexican coleslaw loaded with roasted corn, fresh tomatoes, and jalapeño, tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing and ready in 25 minutes.

Wedge of layered pasta salad stack showing rotini, romaine, cherry tomatoes, salami, eggs, and cheddar layers on a white plate
Salads Layered Pasta Salad Stack 4 Ratings

A dramatic chilled pasta salad built in a springform pan with rotini, crisp veggies, salami, eggs, cheddar, and creamy dressing, then unmolded and sliced into wedges that reveal every stunning layer.

Tex-Mex taco chicken chopped salad with avocado, black beans, corn, and tortilla strips in a wide bowl
Salads Tex-Mex Taco Chicken Chopped Salad 8 Ratings

Taco-seasoned seared chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips tossed in a creamy cilantro-lime dressing. Bold, fresh, and done in 35 minutes.

Orange dreamsicle salad with mandarins and mini marshmallows in a white bowl
Salads Orange Dreamsicle Salad with Creamy Vanilla and Mandarin Oranges 25 Ratings

A cool, creamy orange fluff salad with vanilla pudding, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows.

Dorito taco salad with beef, cheddar, tomatoes, olives, and crunchy chips
Salads Dorito Taco Salad with Crunchy Nachos and Beef 12 Ratings

A crunchy, beefy taco salad with crisp lettuce, cheddar, tomatoes, Catalina dressing, and crushed nacho cheese chips.