Salads Recipes

Asian Chicken Crunch Salad with Sesame Chicken and Peanut Dressing

Browning the marinated chicken before simmering it in the remaining sauce builds a savory coating, while cooling it slightly keeps the cabbage crisp. This Asian chicken crunch salad combines sesame chicken, purple and green cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and creamy peanut dressing.

35 min

Thai Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette

For a light lunch or a colorful side, this Thai quinoa salad brings cooled quinoa together with crisp cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and fresh herbs. A lime, fish sauce, and red pepper flake dressing gives each forkful bright tang, savory saltiness, and a gentle spicy edge.

30 min

Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad With Fresh Mint and Lime

A short five-ingredient list makes this watermelon, cucumber, and feta salad practical for a warm-day meal or barbecue. Sweet seeded watermelon and chopped cucumber stay crisp against salty feta, while lime and mint sharpen each bite. Toss it gently in one serving bowl and season to taste.

Healthy Mango Salad: Crisp Cucumber, Creamy Avocado, and Lime

Fresh lime juice and olive oil coat the fruit and vegetables when the salad is tossed, spreading the seasoning without softening their raw crunch. This Healthy Mango Salad combines sweet ripe mango, creamy avocado, cucumber, red capsicum, coriander, and a light chili kick.

15 min

Sumac Potato Salad With Herbs, Olives, and Balsamic

Boiling whole potatoes until just tender helps them hold neat cubes when tossed, rather than turning into a broken-up salad. This Sumac Potato Salad combines buttery Yukon gold or red potatoes with tart sumac, fresh parsley, olives, pickles, and balsamic vinegar.

30 min

Avocado Mango Salad with Arugula, Pine Nuts, and Honey-Lime Dressing

Dinner is 15 minutes away with this avocado mango salad. Ripe mango, creamy avocado, peppery arugula, and toasted pine nuts are tossed in a bright honey-lime dressing for a colorful side, lunch, or light snack that needs very little prep.

15 min

Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad With Chickpeas and Simple Vinaigrette

Prep the vegetables, herbs, chickpeas, and vinaigrette ahead, then combine them when ready to eat or chill the finished salad for 1–2 hours. This lettuce-free Tuscan artichoke tomato salad pairs marinated artichoke hearts with juicy cherry tomatoes, capers, and chickpeas.

2 min

Old Fashioned Potato Salad: Easy and Creamy Classic Side Dish

This Old Fashioned Potato Salad is your go-to for easy make-ahead prep. Prepare a batch to chill in advance, enjoying creamy, tangy flavors with tender potatoes and fresh veggies. Perfect for gatherings or a simple weeknight meal, this classic dish melds beautifully left in the fridge. A little vinegar and mustard add just the right amount of zest to balance the creaminess of the mayonnaise.

Tomato Burrata Salad With Marinated Tomatoes and Crisp Garlic Toast

Ready in 50 minutes, this Tomato Burrata Salad turns a small baguette, marinated baby plum tomatoes, and one ball of burrata into lunch for two. Tangy red wine vinegar, fresh basil, parsley, and red onion season the tomatoes, while crisp toast contrasts with the soft, creamy cheese.

50 min

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Tangy Marinated Feta and Olives

Prep the marinated feta, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and garlic up to overnight, then fold in cooled orzo, cucumber, and green pepper when ready to eat. This Greek orzo pasta salad makes four servings and has a tangy red-wine-vinegar dressing that mellows as it rests.

85 min