This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Spring brings new life and with it fresh and flavorful salads! Mix them all up in these crave-able spring salad ideas!!

A collage of spring salads.

We Love Refreshing and Bright!

After the heavy comfort food of winter, we’re itching to taste the bright flavors of spring. Our best spring salads are the perfect way to enjoy those refreshing flavors!

If you’re lucky enough to have a spring garden, you can use all the great produce from there or check out a farmers’ market. Try substituting a spring mix salad in place of regular lettuce! This swap-out can be great for your digestion following a winter diet of heavy foods.

These wonderful leafy greens provide a rich source of dietary fiber  – a great way to start your spring menu!


Our Top 10 Spring Salads

5 from 12 votes

Cobb Salad

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.
View Recipe
5 from 52 votes

Fruit Salad Recipe

This fruit salad recipe includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
View Recipe
5 from 21 votes

Chicken Caesar Salad

This chicken Caesar salad is jam-packed with filling ingredients. It's so flavorful, you won't believe how simple it is to make!
View Recipe
5 from 14 votes

Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe

Strawberry Harvest Salad tastes just like the salad at Zupa's! It's topped with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.
View Recipe
5 from 251 votes

Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy pasta salad recipe takes minutes to make. It's a classic side dish, perfect for BBQs, picnics, or any night of the week!
View Recipe
4.98 from 82 votes

Broccoli Salad

Simple broccoli salad recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying crunch with a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients smothered in a creamy dressing.
View Recipe
5 from 14 votes

Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Strawberry Spinach Salad is fresh, naturally sweet, colorful, and absolutely delicious. Serve it as a quick lunch or a dinner side!
View Recipe
5 from 33 votes

Potato Salad Recipe

This perfect Potato Salad is a famous family recipe. It's simple, packed with flavor, and our most requested side for parties!
View Recipe
5 from 20 votes

7 Layer Salad Recipe

Deliciously customizable 7 Layer Salad is filled with just the right amount of goodness. It's perfect to make ahead!
View Recipe
5 from 4 votes

Wedge Salad Recipe

This fresh wedge salad is a classic. It's crisp and refreshing, smothered in creamy dressing and topped with crumbles of cheese and bacon.
View Recipe

More Spring Salad Ideas

5 from 8 votes

Kale Salad Recipe

Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!
View Recipe
5 from 7 votes

Asian Citrus Chicken Salad Recipe

Bright & Flavorful Asian Citrus Chicken Salad topped with crunchy wontons and a fruity vinaigrette is a family favorite!!
View Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Our favorite fresh tomato mozzarella salad delivers big flavors with just 4 simple ingredients in under 10 minutes!
View Recipe
5 from 7 votes

Arugula Salad Recipe

Fresh Arugula salad is loaded with healthy greens, juicy tomatoes, and parmesan shavings with pine nuts and creamy avocado on top!
View Recipe
5 from 119 votes

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Simple broccoli cauliflower salad is packed with veggies and ready in 20 minutes for a creamy crunch that is sure to be a hit!
View Recipe
5 from 17 votes

Broccoli Strawberry Salad Recipe

Strawberry broccoli salad is creamy and refreshing with pops of juicy fruit. It can easily be made ahead and enjoyed later!
View Recipe
4.94 from 16 votes

Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Creamy and fresh Cashew Chicken Salad is tossed in a delicious homemade dressing. It's a perfect summer salad!
View Recipe
4.88 from 8 votes

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

A delicious salad with tomatoes, chicken, craisins, sunflower seeds and a delicious homemade lemon poppy seed dressing. The dressing only requires 4 ingredients and takes minutes to make!
View Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Cucumber Tomato Salad Recipe

Fresh, vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad is a simple salad perfect for summer and your bounteous harvest. It's a quick side for any meal!
View Recipe
5 from 4 votes

Green Bean Salad Recipe

Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
View Recipe
Chicken Berry Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
5 from 5 votes

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad is one of the heartiest, most delicious salad recipes you'll try! With greens, fruits, nuts, and a tangy dressing, it's a real winner.
View Recipe
5 from 13 votes

Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad Recipe

Loaded with sweet, tropical flavors, this delicious Luau Salad is BETTER than it's Cheesecake Factory double!
View Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

The best crunchy Chinese chicken salad with undeniably delicious flavors that will make you coming back for seconds and thirds! We love this recipe!!
View Recipe
5 from 21 votes

Waldorf Salad Recipe

Waldorf salad is filled with texture and flavor. Tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing, it's perfect for any lunch, dinner, or appetizer.
View Recipe
5 from 15 votes

Greek Orzo Salad Recipe

Orzo Salad is a Greek pasta salad loaded with Orzo, veggies, and feta topped with an easy, homemade Greek dressing.
View Recipe
5 from 8 votes

Antipasto Salad

Quick and hearty antipasto salad is filled with cured meats and veggies and lightly dressed with your favorite Italian dressing!
View Recipe
5 from 7 votes

Pea Salad Recipe

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!
View Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Asparagus Salad Recipe

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!
View Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Quick Caprese Salad Recipe

Simple and Quick Caprese Salad is easy and delicious with pops of mozzarella, tomatoes, avocados and drizzled with a balsamic glaze!
View Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad – a simple, delicious and quick salad perfect for dinner or for BBQs and get togethers. So many great flavors!
View Recipe
4.96 from 22 votes

Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe

Fresh and filling Tortellini Salad whips up in minutes for a delicious summer salad topped with creamy ranch dressing.
View Recipe
5 from 19 votes

Chicken Pasta Salad

Creamy chicken pasta salad is quick, easy, and packed with hearty ingredients for a filling side or main dish!
View Recipe
5 from 11 votes

Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe

Chinese Pasta Salad – filled with lettuce, noodles, fried wontons and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.
View Recipe
5 from 11 votes

Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy & Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad is light, delicious, and flavorful. This simply dressed salad is a favorite!!
View Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek pasta salad is packed with traditional Greek flavors and covered in a tasty dressing! It's perfectly light and refreshing.
View Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Layered Pasta Salad Recipe

A dish that is appealing to both your tastebuds and your eyes! This beautiful Layered Pasta Salad is filled with your favorite ingredients including pasta, chicken, peas, lettuce, celery, and more.
View Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Asian Pasta Salad recipe

Easy & Delicious Asian Pasta Salad topped with a sweet and tangy dressing is packed with veggies and flavor!
View Recipe
5 from 7 votes

Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Delicious Taco Pasta Salad filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and more!!
View Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe

Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad is a light dish with a bold flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, BBQ's, and get togethers!
View Recipe

About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

Get my cookbook!

My cookbook is the ultimate resource for feeding your friends and family with 200+ simple recipes with videos, tips & more!

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

1 Comment

  1. sandra johnson says:

    MADE THE COBB SALAD – DELICIOUS, SHARED WITH THE NEIGHBORS USED MONTEREY JACK – JALAPINO CHEESE FOR A LITTLE KICK, TURNED OUT GREAT, WILL DO IT AGAIN N AGAN, SAVED SOME FOR MYSELF – MMMMM MMMMM GOOD !!!!!!