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    Home » Recipes » Salads » 45 BEST Salad Recipes For Spring

    May 14, 2022

    45 BEST Salad Recipes For Spring

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    There’s nothing quite like fresh Spring Salads to brighten up a meal! Whether you’re attending a potluck or hosting a party, these salads are all packed full of vibrant flavors and are ready to serve in under 30 minutes. With such a variety of green salads, pasta salads, and fruit salads, it’s hard to decide which to make first!

    Spring is a beautiful time of year, full of change, growth, and new possibilities. I’ve always thought that spring is the best time to try new things… especially new salad recipes!

    With so many fruits and veggies available, it’s a perfect chance to try all those colorful, fun flavor combinations you’ve been dreaming of.

    Whether you’re looking for classic spring salads or fresh, unique dishes, this roundup has a little bit of everything! Below you will find everything from traditional favorites like Strawberry Spinach Salad to tasty creations like the Citrus Salad or Coleslaw Pasta Salad.

    All of these recipes utilize fresh, homegrown ingredients that are in season this time of year. Each recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, and you can even make it ahead of time if you prefer.

    Whether you’re cooking for a block party, barbecue, or a graduation, these recipes are guaranteed to be the talk of the party!

    Easy To Make Fresh Green Spring Salads

    Cheese and candied pecans tossed in spinach salad.
    Strawberry Spinach Salad (Fresh and Easy)
    Bright, fresh, and delicious Strawberry Spinach Salad is destined to become a favorite at parties, family gatherings, and potlucks!
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    Bright Spring Salad Recipe – Love and Lemons
    I'll be making this spring salad recipe all season long, simple, bright, and delicious, it's the perfect way to showcase the season's best produce.
    Check out this recipe
    Spring Salad Recipe – Two Peas And Their Pod
    Spring Salad With Roasted Asparagus, Artichokes, Avocado, Cucumber, Radishes, Fresh Herbs, And A Simple Lemon Dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet and Zesty Clementine Spinach Salad For Spring – The Best Of This Life
    Fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese make an irresistible Green Bean Salad! 
    Check out this recipe
    Simple Spring Mix Salad – A Couple Cooks
    This spring mix salad is a fast and easy recipe starring a mix of baby greens, top with veggies and a zingy homemade salad dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    Spring Salad With Barley And Lemon Chive Vinaigrette – The Modern Proper
    Dressed with a chive vinaigrette, crunchy sunflower seeds and tart cranberries, this barley salad is an edible celebration of the cusp of spring.
    Check out this recipe
    Best Simple Tossed Green Salad – Crème De La Crumb
     Totally customizable and tossed in the tastiest 6-ingredient homemade dressing!
    Check out this recipe
    The BEST Spring Mix Salad – Fit Foodie Finds
    This spring mix salad is made with a combination of fruit, vegetables, cheese, and sesame roasted cashews.
    Check out this recipe
    Best Simple Tossed Green Salad – Little Sunny Kitchen
    Fresh dressed greens with a simple lemon or apple cider vinaigrette, it will take you just a few minutes to make!
    Check out this recipe
    Spring Vegetable and Baby Potato Salad – Oh Carlene
    An entrée salad meal featuring grilled steak and potatoes with fresh spring produce.
    Check out this recipe
    Strawberry Salad – The Kitchen Girl
    Strawberry Salad is a spring salad with fresh strawberries, spring mix, juicy, red grapes, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, and feta cheese in a lemon dijon vinaigrette. 
    Check out this recipe
    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado – Ambitious Kitchen
    Gorgeous summer strawberry spinach salad topped with avocado, feta, red onion, toasted almonds, pistachios and drizzled with a flavorful strawberry balsamic vinaigrette
    Check out this recipe
    Spicy Radish Summer Quinoa Salad – Jar Of Lemons
    This Spicy Radish Summer Quinoa Salad is made with spicy radishes, wholesome quinoa, zesty tangerines, peppery arugula, crunchy pistachios, creamy avocado, and a turmeric ginger dressing. 
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Spinach Salad With Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette – Eating Bird Food
    This easy spinach salad is a great salad recipe to have in your back pocket, it’s perfect for gatherings and honestly pairs with just about any main dish!
    Check out this recipe
    Spring Spinach Salad – Wyse Guide
    It's topped with a home French-style dressing, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon, so what could be any better while eating healthy?
    Check out this recipe

    Delicious Pasta Salad Recipes

    BLT Pasta Slad with green napkins.
    BLT Pasta Salad
    Smoky bacon, crisp lettuce, and sweet ripe tomatoes tossed in a creamy dressing with your favorite pasta is a perfect salad or side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Broccoli Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe – Home Cooking Memories
    This Easy Broccoli Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe is a delicious, mayo-free salad to serve with your favorite meats at your next picnic or barbecue.
    Check out this recipe
    Coleslaw Pasta Salad – Together as Family
    Coleslaw Pasta Salad is full of amazing crunch, texture, and creamy flavor, I always love pasta salads at gathering or BBQ's with family.
    Check out this recipe
    Lemony Spring Pasta Salad with Vegetables and Herbs – The First Mess
    Loaded with vegetables, chickpeas, and a lemon dressing. Easy to make ahead and naturally nut-free!
    Check out this recipe
    Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad – Yellow Bliss Road
    This Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad is a whole meal in itself, with tender chicken and pasta, sweet strawberries, and a tangy Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.
    Check out this recipe
    Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad – Delightful E Made
    Made with a delicious Greek yogurt dressing and loaded with fresh garden vegetables, this pasta salad recipe will be your new favorite summer side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Pesto Pasta Salad With Tomatoes and Mozzarella – A Southern Soul
    Tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil all tossed in a “short-cut” pesto sauce make a salad that is seriously delicious! 
    Check out this recipe
    Spring Pasta Salad – Proud Italian Cook
    Here’s a pasta salad that features all the flavors of spring including fresh asparagus, baby zucchini, arugula, artichoke hearts, colorful cherry tomatoes, peas and fresh herbs. It’s light, healthy and just perfect for spring!
    Check out this recipe
    Herby Spring Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette – With Food And Love
    This spring pasta salad recipe is one of my favorite ways to welcome in the new season, I think of pasta salad as a timeless beauty.
    Check out this recipe
    Asparagus Pasta Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing – How Sweet Eats
    Hello springtime! We’re ringing you in with an asparagus pasta salad! 
    Check out this recipe
    Best Caprese Pasta Salad – A Southern Soul
    Perfect as a simple family side dish or when feeding a crowd this make-ahead recipe for the best Caprese Pasta Salad delivers a burst of flavor everyone will love.
    Check out this recipe
    Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus & Mushrooms – Feasting At Home
    Spring Pasta Salad with asparagus & mushrooms and a Lemony Parsley Dressing. Simple and delicious! 
    Check out this recipe
    Mediterranean Pasta Salad – A Southern Soul
    Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with salty olives, red onion, tender pasta, and spinach are tossed together with creamy feta cheese in a homemade dressing for a crave-able salad that’s so easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipe – The Mom 100
    This pasta salad is portable and flexible. It’s also a nice way to play around with the vegetables of the season.
    Check out this recipe
    Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe – Courtney’s Sweets
    This Tri Color Pasta Salad is a quick and easy rotini pasta salad that is great for picnics and potlucks!
    Check out this recipe

    Fresh Fruit Salads That Everyone Will Love

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    Sunshine Fruit Salad
    Sunshine Fruit salad is sweet, fresh, and perfect for any party or celebration at any time of the year! 
    Check out this recipe
    Fruit Salad – Kristine’s Kitchen Blog
    Fruit Salad with honey lime dressing is sweet and full of fresh flavor. This easy fruit salad recipe is a favorite summer side dish or dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    Fruit Salad Recipe (with Honey Lime Dressing) – Cooking Classy
    The BEST Fruit Salad with a sweet and bright honey lime dressing! It’s an incredibly refreshing, must have side dish that’s made with beautiful blend of delicious fruits and a simple dressing to compliment it. 
    Check out this recipe
    Watermelon Olive Salad – This Healthy Table
    This watermelon olive salad with feta and herbs is a delight! It's an unusual flavor combination that we think you'll love.
    Check out this recipe
    Fresh Fruit Salad With Lemon Honey Dressing – Southern Plate
    This Fresh Fruit Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing makes any day special!
    Check out this recipe
    Fluff Fruit Salad – The Seasoned Mom
    Perfect for bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, and Easter, it's a bright, fresh, and fun fruit salad that showcases all of the season's best produce!
    Check out this recipe
    Citrus Fruit Salad Recipe – Yummy Mummy Kitchen
    Serve with a splash of Champagne or prosecco for a Mimosa Citrus Fruit Salad perfect for any special brunch. 
    Check out this recipe
    Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Dressing – Easy Weeknight Recipes
    If you’re craving a light, sweet fruit salad that’s so versatile and it can go with any meal, this Easy Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing is what you want.
    Check out this recipe
    Summer Fruit Salad – Crowded Kitchen
    This gorgeous summer fruit salad is made with stone fruit like peaches, nectarines and cherries, fresh berries and a delicious lemon maple thyme dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    Classic Fruit Salad – Downshiftology
    This summertime classic is a simple combination of juicy seasonal fruit drizzled with a bright honey lime dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    Summer Fruit Salad – The Salty Marshmallow
    Summer Fruit Salad is so simple and easy to make with the very best dressing to keep this salad from turning brown! 
    Check out this recipe
    Classic Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe – Savory Nothings
    A classic Fresh Fruit Salad is the refreshing side dish you need for your BBQs and potlucks this summer season! 
    Check out this recipe
    Summer Fruit Salad Recipe – Love and Lemons
    This easy fruit salad recipe will be the star of your next picnic! Berries, peaches, and a zingy ginger dressing make it refreshing and delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Summertime Fruit Salad Recipe – Cookie and Kate
    This fruit salad recipe features ripe summer peaches, strawberries, blueberries and basil. 
    Check out this recipe
    Spring Salad With Fruit, Feta, and Pecans – Just A Pinch
    I love this one because it has feta and pecans, along with the fruit. It's great as an opening dish to a holiday or company meal.
    Check out this recipe

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