13 Fresh, vibrant salad recipes

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From bright, bold tomato salads to fresh, tangy watermelon salads to salads with sweet, crisp summer corn, this collection of 13 fresh and vibrant salad recipes will wake up your salad routine!

Marinated tomatoes in a yellow pie dish.
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Watermelon Mojito Salad

Watermelon salad garnished with mint and feta on a blue plate surrounded by cut limes, fresh mint, and a white linen.
Watermelon Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With the sweetness of watermelon, tangy feta, mint, and lime, this watermelon mojito salad is a fresh and vibrant summer salad perfect for a picnic, potluck, BBQ, or easy dinner at home!
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Mojito Salad

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Beet cucumber salad with feta and dill on a pink plate.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a vibrant beet salad you’ll crave.
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

A salad of mixed greens, basil, halved cherry tomatoes, and burrata on a white plate.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a fresh and vibrant summer salad featuring spring mix, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, rich olive oil, and sweet, tangy balsamic reduction.
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices

Closeup shot of fruit salad with walnuts.
Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy and delicious fruit salad features apples, pears, grapes, oranges, and pecans tossed in a light honey and spice dressing, creating a refreshing and vibrant salad.
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices

Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Pesto orzo salad on two black plates.
Orzo Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This pesto orzo salad recipe highlights bold, delicious ingredients. Basil pesto sauce, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh, peppery arugula combine to create a bright, fresh, and vibrant summer salad!
Get the Recipe: Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Elote Bowl

An elote bowl surrounded by cilantro, a halved lime, a white linen, and a glass of beer.
Elote Bowl. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Do you love elote, the charred Mexican street corn that’s coated in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and spices? This elote bowl, commonly known as esquites, will provide all of the flavor with none of the mess, offering a vibrant and delicious salad option.
Get the Recipe: Elote Bowl

Marinated Tomato Salad

Marinated tomatoes in a yellow pie dish.
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This garden salad with lemon vinaigrette has crunchy pumpkin seeds, tangy feta cheese, fresh vegetables, delicate butter lettuce, and a bold, delicious lemon vinaigrette you’ll love, delivering a refreshing and vibrant salad experience.
Get the Recipe: Marinated Tomato Salad

Greek Green Salad

Closeup side view shot of Prasini salad in a white dish.
Greek Green Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Be transported to Greece with this Prasini Salad, a simple, delicious Mediterranean dish of crispy romaine hearts, creamy feta cheese, fresh scallions and dill, and bright lemon vinaigrette. It’s a perfect side salad with any meal, offering a fresh and vibrant burst of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Greek Green Salad

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This caprese salad with arugula has cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic reduction. It’s a perfect and vibrant summer salad you’re going to love!
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Tuna salad on piece of iceberg lettuce topped with red onion.
Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This flavorful, healthy tuna salad recipe leaves out the traditional mayonnaise and instead uses dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can make this tuna salad creamy with Greek yogurt, or keep it dairy-free, creating a vibrant and nutritious salad option.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Potato Salad with Tangy Bacon Vinaigrette

Warm german potato salad in a white dish beside a bunch of dill.
Warm German Potato Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This traditional German Potato Salad is a delicious side with warm potatoes, crisp bacon, and a rich, bright dressing with sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and vinegar, offering a vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic salad.
Get the Recipe: Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Pesto orzo salad on two black plates.
Orzo Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This pesto orzo salad recipe highlights bold, delicious ingredients. Basil pesto sauce, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh, peppery arugula combine to create a bright, fresh, and flavorful summer salad, bursting with vibrancy.
Get the Recipe: Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Salmon Mango Salad

Salmon mango salad on a white plate.
Salmon Mango Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This salmon mango salad recipe features juicy, ripe mango, pan-seared salmon, tart pickled onions, and a tangy, citrusy jalapeño honey lime dressing you’re going to love! It’s a fresh and vibrant salad that will tantalize your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Mango Salad

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