32 Delicious Spring Salads That Will Make Your Taste Buds Sing

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Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes a fresh array of seasonal produce that can add a burst of flavor and color to your salads. Whether you’re looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a side dish to accompany your dinner, these spring salads are certain to brighten the table.

Orzo Salad with Pesto

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

Packed with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and more, this springy pesto pasta salad is always a hit!

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Mango Salad

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

This is an easy, fresh, and delicious mango salad recipe with a flavorful homemade dressing.

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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.

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Shirazi Salad

A colorful assortment of chopped veggies in a white bowl.
Shirazi Salad. Photo Credit: Glenda Embree.

Shirazi Salad is bright, fresh, herbal and lemony with flavor & texture from tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and fresh herbs. It’s a great side for meals with creamy sauces and gravies, for chicken, pork, beef or lamb and for casseroles. Versatile, easy to prep and scrumptious!

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Beetroot and Grilled Halloumi Salad

Sliced halloumi cheese, beets and greens in a white ceramic bowl.
Beetroot and Grilled Halloumi Salad. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Are you tired of the same old salads? Try this Beetroot and Grilled Halloumi Salad Recipe to mix things up! The combination of sweet beets and salty halloumi cheese creates a unique and delicious flavor profile.

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Creamy Dill Potato Salad

A white ceramic bowl filled with chopped potatoes in a creamy sauce topped with green herbs.
Creamy Dill Potato Salad. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This Creamy Dill Potato Salad is packed with flavor and makes the perfect BBQ side dish, picnic fare, or potluck take-a-long. This deliciousness can be made vegetarian or vegan and is naturally gluten-free.

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Japanese Cucumber Salad

Sliced cucumbers in a black bowl.
Japanese Cucumber Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

Japanese cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish for hot weather! It goes perfectly with grilled fish and meat or spicy dishes. It is easy to make, light, and uses just a few ingredients.

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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.

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Broccoli Crunch Salad

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

Crisp, raw broccoli is combined with dried cranberries and bacon for a simple and delicious spring salad.

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Grilled Tuna Salad

Tuna salad resting on a large green lettuce leaf.
Grilled Tuna Salad. Photo Credit: Girls Can Grill.

Try making grilled tuna salad with fresh tuna steaks instead of using canned tuna. It’s sandwich-changing.

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Green Goddess Salad

A bright green salad in a wooden bowl.
Green Goddess Salad. Photo Credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Our healthy Green Goddess Salad Recipe is a perfect keto salad you can use on various occasions that fits perfectly as an appetizer for St. Patrick’s day or any other gathering.

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Spring Fiddlehead Salad with Dill-Lemon Balm Kefir Dressing

A colorful salad in a ceramic bowl.
Spring Fiddlehead Salad with Dill-Lemon Balm Kefir Dressing. Photo Credit: At The Immigrant’s Table.

Full of delicacies like fiddleheads, asparagus, radishes, wild mushrooms and fresh herbs, this spring fiddlehead salad is a local feast.

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Green Bean Salad

Green beans topped with crunchy onions on a white plate.
Green Bean Salad. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious.

Green bean casserole is a spring-friendly version of the Thanksgiving classic. This green bean salad topped with crispy fried onions is a fresh alternative that I’m positive your family will love.

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Roasted Beetroot and Feta Salad

Cubed beets and feta cheese resting on a bed of greens.
Roasted Beetroot and Feta Salad. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

The sweet and earthy flavors of the roasted beets pair perfectly with the tangy and salty feta cheese. Topped with a refreshing vinaigrette and garnished with crunchy walnuts, this salad is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes.

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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.

All the flavors of spring are in this light and leafy salad! The citrusy dressing puts it over the top!

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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.

A nourishing and refreshing chickpea kale salad with a creamy tahini dressing.

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Keto Tabbouleh Salad

An assortment of colorful bowls of salad and fresh veggies.
Keto Tabbouleh Salad. Photo Credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Quick, easy, and refreshing Lebanese Keto Tabbouleh Salad with a low carb twist done in 10 minutes will add lots of healthiness to your daily life.

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Ramen Noodle Salad

Three white bowls filled with ramen noodles and vegetables.
Ramen Noodle Salad. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cabbage, radish, carrots and bell peppers are coated in an Asian inspired dressing. Ramen noodles on top add crunch and texture!

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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

A black plate topped with a colorful salad and silverware.
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese. Photo Credit: Girls Can Grill.

This roasted beet salad recipe is hearty enough it can be eaten as a meal, but also versatile enough it can be served as a side salad.

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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.

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Bell Pepper Salad

Sliced bell peppers on a white platter.
Bell Pepper Salad. Photo Credit: Glenda Embree.

Bell Pepper Salad is crunchy, fresh and herbaceous with a bright, red wine vinaigrette dressing. It’s easy, gluten free and the perfect complement to your favorite main dishes!

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Keto Broccoli Salad

A colorful broccoli salad in a creamy dressing in a wooden bowl.
Keto Broccoli Salad. Photo Credit: Low Carb No Carb.

Our easy hearty classic Keto Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days.

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Salad with Wild Greens and Flowers

Wild greens and edible flowers in a patterned bowl.
Salad with Wild Greens and Flowers. Photo Credit: Learning and Yearning.

This spring enjoy a nutritious and delicious salad foraged from wild greens and flowers!

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Spring Salad with Roasted Salmon

A large white plate scattered with greens, salmon and dressing.
Spring Salad with Roasted Salmon. Photo Credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Spring salad recipe bursting with fresh vegetables like asparagus, edamame, sugar snap peas, arugula, radishes, and more—topped with easy baked salmon and drizzled with homemade Green Goddess Dressing. It’s fresh, beautiful, and healthy!

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Kachumber Salad

A colorful chopped salad in a dark bowl.
Kachumber Salad. Photo Credit: Easy Indian Cookbook.

Kachumber or cachumber is a simple everyday Indian-style summer salad made with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.

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Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad

Colorful chopped veggie salad in a white ceramic dish.
Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad. Photo Credit: Eat Mediterranean Food.

This Marinated Zucchini Tomato Salad makes a beautiful presentation with its bright colors. But the best part is that they’re so easy to prepare! Just place the sliced vegetables in a serving bowl, dress them with the salad dressing, and let them marinade for a couple of hours. The acid in the marinade will help to bring out the flavor of the vegetables, and the oil will help to keep them moist.

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Strawberry Walnut Salad

Sliced strawberry salad on a white plate.
Strawberry Walnut Salad. Photo Credit: Sula and Spice.

When strawberries are in season, you’ll want them for every meal! This salad makes a perfect light lunch!

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Peach Tomato Caprese Salad

Sliced peaches and cheese arranged on a white platter.
Peach Tomato Caprese Salad. Photo Credit: Call Me PMC.

Peach Tomato Caprese Salad Recipe is full of juicy peaches, fragrant basil, creamy fresh mozzarella, and tender lettuce. It’s fresh, healthy, flavorful, and perfect as a light summery meal and takes just minutes to prepare.

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Mayonnaise Free Potato Salad

Sliced potatoes topped with herbs in a white bowl.
Mayonnaise Free Potato Salad. Photo Credit: Eat Mediterranean Food.

This vegan, mayonnaise-free potato salad is a dish filled with bright and refreshing flavors and aromas. It tosses some new potatoes with a lemony dijon mustard dressing. The fresh herbs add a great aroma and a punch of flavor. The option to use scallions in place of onions, adds a freshness that makes this version of the salad an ideal make-ahead side dish for spring and summer dinners.

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Strawberry Salad

Strawberry salad in a wooden bowl.
Strawberry Salad. Photo Credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This summer strawberry salad is bursting with freshness from strawberries, tomatoes, basil and easy balsamic glaze. The sweetness in the juicy strawberries pairs perfectly with the greens and balsamic glaze! Top with edible flowers for a gorgeous summer plate.

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French Carrot Salad

Shredded carrots in a black bowl.
French Carrot Salad. Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

Fresh carrots in spring usher in the season of renewal and life.

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Pasta and veggies in a large white bowl.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad. Photo Credit: Eat Mediterranean Food.

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is the perfect summer dish! It’s light and refreshing, yet still filling and satisfying. There is nothing bland about this dish. The combination of all these flavors makes for a well-rounded and satisfying meal. It’s the perfect blend of salty and tangy! Plus, it’s effortless and quick to make. It takes 30 minutes to cook the pasta, chop the vegetables, and mix everything.

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