These spring salad recipes are perfect for bringing fresh, vibrant flavors to the table during the warmer months. These salads feature colorful veggies, crisp greens, and seasonal produce that highlight the bounty of spring.
Ideal for parties, picnics, side dishes or a light lunch! From nutrient-packed greens to tangy dressings, these salads are a great way to showcase healthy ingredients.
These spring salads are versatile, catering to different dietary needs, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options, making them great choices for various occasions.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy side dish, a colorful vegetable salad, or a filling yet refreshing dinner, spring salads offer countless ideas to suit any meal. Many recipes focus on fresh and healthy ingredients, ensuring they are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
These spring-inspired dishes are ideal for embracing the season’s flavors!
Spring Salad Recipes
These spring salad recipes offer a refreshing and vibrant way to enjoy the season’s fresh flavors. Whether served as a main or a complement to other dishes, spring salads are an easy and delicious way to celebrate the season.
Gluten Free BLT Pasta Salad
This easy recipe for gluten free BLT pasta salad is a delicious side dish full of veggies. It's a cold salad made with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and bacon. The creamy dressing makes this healthy pasta salad recipe over the top good!
Pineapple Coleslaw
This easy recipe for pineapple coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish! The cabbage salad is made without mayo with a spicy dressing. It goes great with pulled pork, tacos or as a side at barbecues.
Chopped Wedge Layer Salad
This easy recipe for chopped wedge layer salad is made with chopped iceberg lettuce and ranch dressing. It is a healthy option for parties and barbecues. This is the best wedge salad variation made without blue cheese.
Gluten Free Kale Caesar Salad
This healthy recipe for gluten free kale caesar salad is keto and low carb friendly. This recipe uses the best homemade caesar salad dressing! I love how quick and easy this salad is to make.
Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing
This easy apple slaw with poppyseed dressing is a quick side dish salad recipe! The healthy cabbage coleslaw includes sweet apples and a tangy dressing with apple cider vinegar. This is the best creamy salad to use with pork, tacos or on it's own.
Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad
This easy recipe for gluten free green goddess pasta salad is a healthy side dish option. The cold gluten free salad is made with peas, pesto and mayonnaise. It is a creamy salad packed with veggies that is perfect for summer barbecues.
Seven Layer Salad
This classic recipe for seven layer salad has a delicious dressing and is easy to make. This is the best healthy salad with sour cream and mayo in the dressing. This traditional recipe is gluten free and just like the old fashioned seven layer salads I remember growing up.
Southwestern Style Coleslaw
This easy southwestern style coleslaw recipe has a vinegar dressing and is keto, vegan and gluten free. This slaw recipe is made without mayo and is the perfect side dish. I use bags of coleslaw mix to make this recipe quickly for weeknight meals.
The Best Old Fashioned Chicken Salad
This is the best old fashioned chicken salad recipe that is healthy and great for lunch! It is an easy homemade recipe that is made without grapes so it is keto and low carb friendly. I cook my chicken in the instant pot and then shred it in the mixer. This recipe is perfect to make ahead to serve on a sandwich or salad.
Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad
This easy recipe for gluten free pesto pasta salad is a delicious summer side dish. It is a cold Italian pasta salad that uses creamy basil pesto. This healthy salad includes arugula, cannellini beans and walnuts.
Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad
This easy recipe for healthy Mexican street corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! The cold salad recipe uses frozen corn and is made without mayonnaise. It's so simple to roast the corn on your stovetop and then put this salad together for picnics and gatherings.
Thai Style Cabbage Salad
This healthy recipe for Thai style cabbage salad has an easy peanut dressing that is delicious! This cold salad uses peanut butter and sesame oil the dressing to give it great flavor. It makes a creamy side dish or is great on it's own.
Sugar Free Broccoli Salad
This recipe for a healthy version of broccoli salad is sugar free and Whole30 compliant. The salad is creamy and easy to make. This Paleo version is siple and has bacon and sunflower seeds! I think this is the best broccoli salad to bring as a side dish!
Easy Gluten Free Macaroni Salad
This easy recipe for gluten free macaroni salad is the best cold pasta salad for summer! It's a classic barbecue staple that uses a mayonnaise dressing and brown rice elbow macaroni noodles. This summer salad is quick and simple to make for the perfect side dish.
Black Beans and Corn Salad
This easy recipe for black beans and corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's a zesty cold salad that you can make ahead. The vegan recipe is full of colorful veggies with a lime dressing.
Easy Pea Salad
This recipe for easy pea salad is made with bacon and green peas. This cold and creamy old fashioned salad is perfect for Spring! My classic recipe is made with sour cream and vinegar dressing.
Gluten Free Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing
This healthy recipe for gluten free kale salad with peanut dressing is vegan and keto/low carb friendly. The dressing is easy to make and goes so nicely with this raw, chopped salad. This is such a simple summer salad!
Gluten Free Coleslaw
This easy recipe for gluten free coleslaw has a creamy, homemade dressing. This healthy salad is keto and low carb friendly. I walk you through how to make the best gluten free coleslaw. #glutenfree #recipe #salad #summer
Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing
This quick and easy cucumber salad with vinegar dressing is a great side dish. It's a healthy vegetable option with onion, olive oil and apple cider vinegar. The cucumber and onion is marinated in a tangy and refreshing dressing for the perfect cold salad.
Easy Gluten Free Bow Tie Pasta Salad
This easy gluten free bow tie pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish! It's a simple cold salad with feta cheese and the best homemade dressing. This healthy salad is loaded with veggies and brown rice pasta.
Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad
This healthy recipe for watermelon cucumber and feta salad is a summer favorite! It's a refreshing salad with a zesty dressing that uses feta cheese. I love to make this side dish the day before so it's cold and ready to serve.
Air Fryer Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad
This easy cold air fryer grilled vegetable orzo salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's a healthy pasta salad loaded with veggies and a simple Italian dressing. I like to make this salad a day ahead to serve at barbecues and with meals.
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