Salad Recipes

An extremely yummy, spicy, Mexican quinoa salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish! Substitute barley for the brown rice if desired. Turtle beans can be substituted for kidney beans.

This quinoa, tomato, and feta salad is a quick and healthy side dish alternative to rice and pasta. It will make a quinoa-lover out of anyone thanks to the salty feta and sweet Campari tomatoes. My kids even like it!

A healthy Southwestern quinoa salad with lots of fresh flavor.

This quinoa and edamame salad is a superfood dream! Packed full of flavor and nutrients, you will want to make this time and time again! This salad can be made as a main dish, side dish, potluck, or meal prep — it's pretty much a perfect salad. I've been guilty of making this last minute and serving it immediately without chilling. It is still amazing.

This Rice-A-Roni salad is great for a potluck. Variations may include adding more veggies or using shrimp instead of chicken. If you're careful about the amount of dressing you stir in, this salad can be chilled and unmolded onto a plate.

Delicious Greek rice salad. The avocado makes the dressing a little creamy, though feel free to leave it out if you wish. Best made the same day you are going to serve it.

I got this cranberry and cilantro quinoa salad recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combination of flavors.

Serve this cold quinoa salad with balsamic dressing as a delicious summer side to your favorite grilled meat, or try it alone as a great light lunch. I have been experimenting a lot with quinoa recently, and this is by far my favorite recipe. It's such a nice, healthy alternative to pasta and rice!

This healthy, warm farro salad recipe is a quick, delicious side dish my kids love! It can be served warm or cold and is great as a packed lunch!

Tasty, healthy grain bowl meal in under 1 hour.

Traditional cold rice salad is considered fast food in Italy, used for picnics and lunches on the go. Great for hot days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. Add a few drops of your favorite hot pepper sauce for a dash of spice if you like. Many Italians add a few tablespoons of mayonnaise at the end.

This colorful Mediterranean rice salad is a great summertime dish. I used fresh zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, but you can add any vegetable you like. Replace rice with couscous, farro, or barley, if you prefer.

An easy Mediterranean quinoa salad with feta and red onion that's lovely and light with bright lemon and fresh herb flavors. Add as much or as little lemon juice as you like. This salad is equally good warm or cold.

This rice salad is a great summer salad in place of potato salad, or any time of year!

We love this quinoa tabbouleh on a hot summer day. Quinoa has a much nicer taste than bulgur and it's gluten-free so everyone can enjoy this Middle Eastern salad. The longer you let the tabbouleh sit, the better it tastes.

This quinoa beet salad with arugula has the perfect combination of textures and flavors. The arugula has a rich peppery taste which goes well with the slightly nutty flavor of the quinoa.

Delicious and nutritious, this kale and quinoa salad is sure to please the crowd! And with so many options to mix and match to your tastes, you can't go wrong. You can play with the kale-to-quinoa ratio to make this your own. Use alternative nuts and dried fruit to customize to your own taste buds.

Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!

This quinoa summer salad with feta recipe makes a great healthy side dish or a quick lunch if you have more than one serving.

This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.

This Greek quinoa salad is one of my absolute favorite recipes. It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!

This irresistible, zesty Mexican-style bean and rice salad recipe comes together quickly and easily using refreshing ingredients bursting with flavor, texture, and color. It's a virtual fiesta in the mouth!

This quinoa salad is light and citrusy, easy to make for a great summer meal, and a great new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans make it hearty and filling.

I got this bulgur salad recipe from a friend, it is a very popular Turkish/Middle Eastern salad.

This cucumber feta quinoa salad is an easy, healthy, and fresh-tasting salad, with plenty of fresh herbs.

This super simple and refreshing strawberry salad with lemon and basil is perfect for summertime. It is best to make this recipe right before serving for optimal flavor.

I created this salad as a nice fresh side to a light summer meal. Easy to change or customize for different tastes. You can plate the salad individually for a nice presentation.

This Malaysian watermelon salad recipe is a lower-calorie adaptation of the pork belly and watermelon salad made famous by the Fatty Crab restaurant in New York City. This version uses ingredients that are easy to find, and it's just as delicious!

Easy and delicious fruit salad! The yogurt dressing goes great with strawberries, kiwis, and mangoes, too!

This is a lovely blend of citrus fruit and pineapple. Just right for after all the over-indulgence of holiday desserts. Light, healthy and delicious!

When I first tasted this salad at a gathering I couldn't stop eating it. I was sure to obtain the recipe and have been making it ever since.

This was my mothers recipe, and named by my son because it is so addictive. By replacing the Jell-O® with sugar-free Jello-O®, using no-sugar-added pineapple, and your choice of sugar substitute, this turns into a reduced-carb recipe. If you don't have a grinder, use a blender and water to grind the cranberries, then drain.

A recipe from my kitchen when I was in Puerto Rico made with green bananas, sweet onion and bacon in a vinegar dressing. I have served it to my North American friends and they love it as well. It is great to serve instead of the same ol' potato salad. Dare to try something new?

This beet and orange salad is a nice, colorful salad. Wedges of cooked beets, sliced apples, and orange sections are dressed with a delicious vinaigrette and spooned onto a bed of shredded beet greens.

This is a sweet fruit salad intended to be served as a low-fat dessert. The syrup is essential; without it, you just have an ordinary fruit salad, for which you probably don't need a recipe! You can vary the fruits to use what you have on hand. This is especially good with strawberries and melon. Bananas might be too overpowering, though.

I love the combination of oranges, figs, and cheese!

This fruity strawberry dessert salad is really good, refreshing, and great for bridal or baby showers!

Delicious, quick, and easy fruit salad! Good for the winter; not many summer-fruits.

A delicious alternative to cranberry relish. A colorful addition to the holiday table!

This is a nutty, sweet-tasting strawberry salad that is perfect for spring and summer outings.

This is a recipe that my aunt made for me not long ago, and you can pretty much make it your own by adding your favorite fruits or taking out what you don't like. Also changing the yogurt flavor will change the taste as well.

This is a wonderful and easy fruit salad that is also pretty for special occasions or holidays.

This refreshing, healthy, and delicious fruit salad showcases the colors of the stars and stripes—perfect for Fourth of July celebrations! It's great for fireworks, picnics, or as a side for a family dinner. Add a touch of love, and enjoy!

My grandmother gave me this recipe earlier today. I am not crazy about Apples, but loved this salad. I told my husband to hurry up and eat it before I eat too much. My grandmother told me it is like the candy apples at a fair, which I also am not crazy about, but this was the best salad ever! Hope you all enjoy.

This fruit salad is commonly found on street carts in Mexico. For a fun twist I added bananas and fresh pineapple, and chopped fresh mint for added color. Very refreshing.

This strawberry-melon salad recipe is perfect for summer BBQs. The fruit makes it tasty.

This fruit salad with whipped cream topping can be made four hours ahead if chilled and covered. You can substitute Grand Marnier for Chambord, or use raspberry extract.

An easy, quick, and holiday-worthy fruit salad that is easily doubled.

This easy and delicious salad with Granny Smith apples, feta, and walnuts is always a hit.

A sweet, tart, crunchy side dish that is especially nice in the fall.

I have been making this cranberry Jell-O salad with sour cream for so long that it is permanently embedded in my memory. A great alternative to the typical cranberry salad served at Thanksgiving. Very easy and delicious, too.

This fruit punch salad recipe is the perfect summer treat. It tastes exactly like that fake red fruit punch mix, only with really healthy, delicious ingredients. Our son loved it, and so did we!

This creamy Christmas cranberry salad can be served frozen as well as chilled.

This cranberry Jell-O salad with cream cheese and whipped cream layers is not your average cranberry salad. In addition to cranberries, it's full of fruity flavor thanks to apples, pineapples, and orange juice.

This chunky watermelon salad with feta, arugula, red onion, and tomatoes is enjoyed by all. Thanks to the watermelon, the kids like it also!

This watermelon salad with mint dressing recipe yields a very fresh mix of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for a summer party! Garnish with extra feta and sprigs of mint.

This is my most requested recipe! It's a wonderful accompaniment to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.

This is a delicious winter fruit salad with romaine, pear, apple, cranberries, and nuts. Great to serve for a festive dinner at home or to take to a family gathering during the holidays.

This is a really good recipe for summer and oh so yummy! Enjoy!

Mandarin oranges and maraschino cherries give this creamy Watergate salad a burst of color and flavor perfect for the holiday table.