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Sweet or savory, green or pasta, there’s a salad for everyone. Enjoy some of our favorite easy salad recipes!

Collage of easy salad recipes.

Easy SALADS to Love!

We LOVE salad all year long, but especially crave it during the spring and summer.

Salads are great for so many reasons, they can hold their own as a main dish, or be a great supporting dish.

Even if you don’t enjoy green salads, there’s at least one easy recipe here that you will like! These are the easiest salads out there, and they all taste amazing.

Many include in-season produce and incorporate lots of colors, flavors, and textures. From sweet to savory, there are so many choices – the best kind, however, are the ones that are EASY to make too!


    Our Top 10 Easy Salad Recipes

    1 Chicken Caesar Salad

    Chicken Caesar Salad
    Total Time: 45 minutes

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    This chicken caesar salad is jam-packed with filling ingredients. It's so flavorful, you won't believe how simple it is to make!
    5 from 21 votes
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    2 Fruit Salad Recipe

    Fruit Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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    This fruit salad recipe includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
    5 from 52 votes
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    3 Broccoli Salad

    Broccoli Salad
    Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

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    Simple broccoli salad recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying crunch with a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients smothered in a creamy dressing.
    4.98 from 82 votes
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    4 Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

    Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
    Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

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    Easy pasta salad with Italian dressing takes minutes to make. It's a classic side dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any night of the week!
    5 from 252 votes
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    5 Creamy Chicken Salad

    Creamy Chicken Salad
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

    Recipe Video

    Our creamy chicken salad has been the star of parties and showers for years – enjoyed on croissants, in salads, or straight from the spoon!
    5 from 19 votes
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    6 Cobb Salad

    Cobb Salad
    Total Time: 15 minutes

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    This simple cobb salad is so full of tasty ingredients it's a meal all on its own. It is quick to make and utterly delicious.
    5 from 12 votes
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    7 Macaroni Salad With Ham

    Macaroni Salad With Ham
    Total Time: 20 minutes

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    A favorite for generations, our kid-approved macaroni salad with ham is a potluck winner made in only 20 minutes!
    4.98 from 111 votes
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    8 Corn Salad

    Corn Salad
    Total Time: 12 minutes

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    This vibrant corn salad is veggie-packed, lightly dressed for a fresh taste, and ready to brighten your plate in under 15 minutes!
    4.99 from 87 votes
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    9 How to Make Egg Salad recipe

    How to Make Egg Salad recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    Gather a handful of ingredients and follow these simple steps on How to make Egg Salad for a deliciously classic side or tasty sandwich.
    4.96 from 22 votes
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    10 Easy Coleslaw Recipe

    Easy Coleslaw Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    This quick and Easy Coleslaw makes the perfect side dish for any picnic or BBQ. It takes just minutes to put this classic coleslaw recipe together, and it can easily be customized with the spices and flavors you love most.
    5 from 26 votes
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    More Simple Salad Ideas

    11 Wedge Salad Recipe

    Wedge Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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    This fresh wedge salad is a classic. It's crisp and refreshing, smothered in creamy dressing and topped with crumbles of cheese and bacon.
    5 from 4 votes
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    12 7 Layer Salad Recipe

    7 Layer Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes

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    Deliciously customizable 7 Layer Salad is filled with just the right amount of goodness. It's perfect to make ahead!
    5 from 20 votes
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    13 Arugula Salad Recipe

    Arugula Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Fresh Arugula salad is loaded with healthy greens, juicy tomatoes, and parmesan shavings with pine nuts and creamy avocado on top!
    5 from 7 votes
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    14 Best Potato Salad Recipe

    Best Potato Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 55 minutes

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    Our family's famous best potato salad recipe is a simple, flavor-packed, and highly requested side dish, perfect for any party!
    5 from 33 votes
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    15 Broccoli Strawberry Salad Recipe

    Broccoli Strawberry Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 7 minutes
    Strawberry broccoli salad is creamy and refreshing with pops of juicy fruit. It can easily be made ahead and enjoyed later!
    5 from 17 votes
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    16 Frito Corn Salad Recipe

    Frito Corn Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    Fresh and tasty frito corn salad is bursting with sweet corn and covered in a perfectly spicy creamy sauce. It is perfectly refreshing.
    5 from 16 votes
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    17 Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

    Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Fresh, vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad is a simple salad perfect for summer and your bounteous harvest. It's a quick side for any meal!
    5 from 6 votes
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    18 Kale Salad Recipe

    Kale Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!
    5 from 8 votes
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    19 Chicken Pasta Salad

    Chicken Pasta Salad
    Total Time: 20 minutes

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    Creamy chicken pasta salad is quick, easy, and packed with hearty ingredients for a filling side or main dish!
    5 from 19 votes
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    20 Pizza Salad Recipe

    Pizza Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Pizza Salad is hearty & refreshing. All of the flavors of pizza are served on a bed of greens and topped with a homemade herb dressing!
    5 from 14 votes
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    21 Asian Pasta Salad recipe

    Asian Pasta Salad recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Easy & Delicious Asian Pasta Salad topped with a sweet and tangy dressing is packed with veggies and flavor!
    5 from 2 votes
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    22 Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

    Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Cold spinach tortellini salad is the ultimate side dish for BBQ and potlucks. It's packed with all the best flavors!
    4.89 from 27 votes
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    23 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe

    Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Easy & Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad is light, delicious, and flavorful. This simply dressed salad is a favorite!!
    5 from 11 votes
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    24 Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe

    Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes

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    Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad is a light dish with a bold flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, BBQ's, and get togethers!
    5 from 1 vote
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    25 Ham Salad Recipe

    Ham Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    A creamy ham salad recipe with hints of dill and chunks of hard-boiled eggs is a tasty appetizer, perfect for using up that leftover ham!!

    26 Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

    Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Creamy and fresh Cashew Chicken Salad is tossed in a delicious homemade dressing. It's a perfect summer salad!
    4.94 from 16 votes
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    27 Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

    Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Creamy avocado egg salad is a luscious variation you never knew you needed and it's ready in only 15 minutes!
    5 from 14 votes
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    28 Asian Coleslaw Recipe

    Asian Coleslaw Recipe
    Total Time: 13 minutes
    Easy Asian Coleslaw is filled with crushed crunchy ramen noodles and covered in a light yummy Asian dressing!
    5 from 6 votes
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    29 Broccoli Slaw Recipe

    Broccoli Slaw Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Broccoli slaw is layered with green onions, oriental ramen noodles, peanuts, and sunflower seeds in a delicious dressing!
    5 from 8 votes
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    30 Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe

    Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Creamy Chicken Salad with Grapes is filled with texture and flavor. It's chunky, filling, and mixes up in a snap!
    5 from 7 votes
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    31 Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe

    Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad – a simple, delicious and quick salad perfect for dinner or for BBQs and get togethers. So many great flavors!
    5 from 10 votes
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    32 Mexican Corn Salad

    Mexican Corn Salad
    Total Time: 25 minutes

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    Grilled Mexican corn salad is a quick, easy twist on Elote. It's a perfect side for pairing with your Mexican favorites!
    5 from 7 votes
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    33 Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe

    Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Sweet + savory Ramen Noodle Salad is topped with a simple homemade dressing. It's easy, delicious, and whips up in only 15 minutes!
    5 from 15 votes
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    34 Instant Pot Potato Salad

    Instant Pot Potato Salad
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    It may be quicker, but this creamy instant pot potato salad has all of the flavor and texture of the original.
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    35 Antipasto Salad

    Antipasto Salad
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Quick and hearty antipasto salad is filled with cured meats and veggies and lightly dressed with your favorite Italian dressing!
    5 from 8 votes
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    36 Apple Salad

    Apple Salad
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    With a simple citrus dressing, apple salad is packed with texture and simple, bright flavors. It's refreshing and made in minutes!
    5 from 7 votes
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    37 Pea Salad Recipe

    Pea Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Pea salad is made with a creamy mayo dressing, bacon, cheese, and bright pops of peas. It only requires a handful of ingredients and is easy to make!
    5 from 7 votes
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    38 Asparagus Salad Recipe

    Asparagus Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Filled with mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with basil, and covered in a light balsamic vinaigrette, this asparagus salad is bursting with flavor! Best of all, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!
    5 from 10 votes
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    39 Quick Caprese Salad Recipe

    Quick Caprese Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Simple and Quick Caprese Salad is easy and delicious with pops of mozzarella, tomatoes, avocados and drizzled with a balsamic glaze!
    5 from 2 votes
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    40 Asian Ramen Salad Recipe

    Asian Ramen Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes

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    Fresh & lightly dressed Asian Ramen Salad is filled with cabbage and bits of almonds and ramen, giving it bright color and crunchy texture!
    5 from 18 votes
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    41 Southwest Caprese Salad Recipe

    Southwest Caprese Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Southwest caprese salad substitutes queso fresco and a bright cilantro jalapeño vinaigrette to add some flair. It is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor!
    5 from 6 votes
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    42 Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

    Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    This vibrant Greek orzo pasta salad is topped with a zesty homemade dressing. It's a hearty, flavorful, quick-to-make dish!
    5 from 15 votes
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    43 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe

    Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 20 minutes

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    Fresh and filling Tortellini Salad whips up in minutes for a delicious summer salad topped with creamy ranch dressing.
    4.96 from 22 votes
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    44 Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

    Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Strawberry Spinach Salad is fresh, naturally sweet, colorful, and absolutely delicious. Serve it as a quick lunch or a dinner side!
    5 from 14 votes
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    45 Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe

    Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Full of shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a little bit of shaved parmesan, this colorful salad has the perfect amount of crunch!
    5 from 9 votes
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    46 Asian Cucumber Salad

    Asian Cucumber Salad
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Extra crunchy Asian cucumber salad is lightly pickled and packed with spice for an easy, flavorful veggie side dish.
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    47 Asian Noodle Salad Recipe

    Asian Noodle Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 10 minutes

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    Asian Noodle Salad – coleslaw, linguine, chicken, and fried wonton strips covered in a delicious homemade Asian dressing!
    5 from 11 votes
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    48 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

    Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
    Total Time: 20 minutes

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    This broccoli cauliflower salad is packed with veggies and ready in 20 minutes for a creamy crunch that is sure to be a hit!
    5 from 119 votes
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    49 Green Bean Salad Recipe

    Green Bean Salad Recipe
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
    5 from 4 votes
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    23 Comments

    1. Olivia says:

      Thank you for sharing this amazing list of salad recipes! There were so many delicious-looking options to choose from, I ended up making the broccoli strawberry salad and I really enjoyed it!

    2. Kristen says:

      This list was super helpful to find a salad that worked for all of my family. There are so many allergies that I have to worry about but this list helped me find the perfect salad that worked for everyone.

    3. Allyson Zea says:

      I just added so many of these to my must try list! Thank you so much for this list!

    4. Sue says:

      I typically have a green salad for lunch, but that gets kind of old. Right now I am obsessed with your buffalo chicken salad. I think I’ll try the strawberry harvest recipe next.

    5. Olivia says:

      I love all the variety of recipes here. Every kind of salad that you can imagine and better yet there so yummy!

    6. Jane Cross says:

      What an amazing collection. We love the lemon poppyseed dressing!

    7. Jessica says:

      I absolutely loved all of these ideas! I’ve been wanting to mix things up so I didn’t get tired of salads and this is so helpful, thank you!

    8. Sarah Skaggs says:

      Yesss I’ve tried a few of these and I have a bunch more on my list now! Thank you!

    9. Joy says:

      We make some kind of salad with so many of our meals. We love your easy pasta salad & your Asian salads. They are all so good & super easy to make!

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