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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

1 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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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 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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4 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe

Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Strawberry Harvest Salad tastes just like the salad at Zupa's! It's topped with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.
5 from 14 votes
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5 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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6 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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7 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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8 Potato Salad Recipe

Potato Salad Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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This perfect Potato Salad is a famous family recipe. It's simple, packed with flavor, and our most requested side for parties!
5 from 33 votes
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9 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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10 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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More Spring Salad Ideas

11 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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12 Asian Citrus Chicken Salad Recipe

Asian Citrus Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Bright & Flavorful Asian Citrus Chicken Salad topped with crunchy wontons and a fruity vinaigrette is a family favorite!!
5 from 7 votes
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13 Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Total Time: 8 minutes
Our favorite fresh tomato mozzarella salad delivers big flavors with just 4 simple ingredients in under 10 minutes!
5 from 10 votes
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14 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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15 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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16 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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17 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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18 Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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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!
4.88 from 8 votes
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19 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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20 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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21 Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe

Chicken Berry Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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.
5 from 5 votes
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22 Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad Recipe

Cheesecake Factory Luau Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Loaded with sweet, tropical flavors, this delicious Luau Salad is BETTER than it's Cheesecake Factory double!
5 from 13 votes
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23 Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
The best crunchy Chinese chicken salad with undeniably delicious flavors that will make you coming back for seconds and thirds! We love this recipe!!
5 from 10 votes
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24 Waldorf Salad Recipe

Waldorf Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Waldorf salad is filled with texture and flavor. Tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing, it's perfect for any lunch, dinner, or appetizer.
5 from 21 votes
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25 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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26 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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27 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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28 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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29 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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30 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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31 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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32 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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33 Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe

Chinese Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 6 minutes
Chinese Pasta Salad – filled with lettuce, noodles, fried wontons and more tossed in a delicious homemade dressing.
5 from 11 votes
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34 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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35 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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

Layered Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
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.
5 from 10 votes
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37 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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38 Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Taco Pasta Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Delicious Taco Pasta Salad filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and more!!
5 from 7 votes
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39 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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  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 !!!!!!