13 Refreshing salad ideas for busy weeknights

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Elevate your dinner with 13 mouthwatering salad recipes. From vibrant flavors to wholesome ingredients, these salads will satisfy you!

Beet Feta Salad
Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

A small white bowl of white salad next to a large wooden salad bowl.
Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Satisfy your cravings with a nourishing and rejuvenating salad that showcases kale and chickpeas, beautifully complemented by a creamy tahini dressing for an enhanced burst of flavor.

Get the recipe: Chickpea Kale Salad

Mango Salad

A colorful mango salad in a large ceramic bowl with a wooden spoon.
Mango Salad. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience the delicious taste of summer with a quick and easy mango salad recipe, bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. Drizzled with a homemade dressing, this salad is a perfect addition to any meal!

Get the recipe: Mango Salad

Beet and Feta Salad

Beet Feta Salad
Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum

Indulge in the delightful flavors of a beet salad with feta cheese—a simple, yet scrumptious dish that effortlessly doubles as a meal, side dish, or appetizer. Experience the perfect blend of taste and convenience with this easy-to-make recipe.

Get the Recipe: Beet Salad

Korean Cucumber Salad

Korean-Style Cucumber Salad
Korean Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our quick and easy Korean cucumber salad. This gluten-free and vegan delight features a perfect blend of spicy and tangy flavors, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.

Get the recipe: Korean Cucumber Salad

Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

A black ceramic bowl filled with a rainbow medley of salad ingredients.
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience Mediterranean bliss with our easy and delicious Cucumber Salad. Crisp cucumber, olives, onion, bell pepper, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and flavorful homemade dressing combine for a refreshing treat.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Southwest Salad

A tan ceramic bowl filled with salad greens, corn, beans and cheese rests on a tan table next to a large wooden bowl of salad.
Southwest Salad. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

ndulge in the vibrant and effortless flavors of our southwest salad recipe. Crisp greens, savory black beans, sweet corn, and a homemade creamy southwest dressing come together in perfect harmony.

Get the recipe: Southwest Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

Blue and white bowl filled with colorful corn salad and lime wedges.
Mexican Corn Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Mexican Corn Salad has all the flavors of street stall corn on the cob—sweet corn, creamy butter, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced Jalapeños, chili flakes, and cheese.

Get the recipe: Mexican Corn Salad

Orzo Salad with Pesto

Orzo salad resting on a dark plate.
Orzo Salad with Pesto. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Delight in a pasta salad brimming with spring flavors, featuring mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and more. Tossed in a crowd-pleasing pesto dressing, it’s guaranteed to satisfy every palate!

Get the recipe: Orzo Salad with Pesto

Broccoli Crunch Salad

A close shot of a fork full of broccoli salad.
Broccoli Crunch Salad. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy a simple and refreshing spring salad featuring crispy raw broccoli, savory bacon, and sweet dried cranberries. A delightful combination that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Get the recipe: Broccoli Crunch Salad

Greek Salad

Greek Salad with a round block of feta in the middle.
Low-Carb Greek Salad. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Experience a burst of flavor with our simple Greek Salad, packed with fresh veggies and a tangy dressing that’s ideal for a keto diet. And to take this salad to new heights, indulge in the creamy feta cheese, adding a delightful salty kick that will leave you craving more!

Get the Recipe: Greek Salad

Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Green beans and tomatoes on a white plate.
Green Bean Tomato Salad. Photo Credit: Little Bit Recipes.

A fresh and flavorful side dish that you can enjoy year-round is green bean tomato salad. Not only is this delicious salad easy to prepare, but it also contains healthy ingredients that will make you feel great after eating it.

Get the recipe: Green Bean and Tomato Salad

Green Papaya Salad

A black bowl filled with various salad ingredients resting on a gray table.
Green Papaya Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

This refreshing Green Papaya Salad is the perfect dish to bring to the cookout! It’s made with crisp green papaya in a spicy-tangy-salty-sweet lime juice and fish sauce dressing.

Get the recipe: Green Papaya Salad

Spinach Salad with Asparagus and Fennel

Asparagus and salad greens in a green and yellow bowl.
Spinach Salad with Asparagus and Fennel. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Celebrate spring with our invigorating salad, combining crisp greens and a zesty citrus dressing. Perfect for sunny days, indulge in the harmonious flavors and embrace the season’s essence.

Get the recipe: Spinach Salad

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