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Your summertime gatherings won’t be complete without these flavorful salad recipes! Enjoy a refreshing dish packed with seasonal produce like cucumber, tomatoes and spinach. Options like our Cucumber Salad with Spicy Yogurt Dressing and our 3-Ingredient Bean Salad are sure to leave you and your guests satisfied, no matter how you choose to celebrate the season.
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Memorial Day Salad
This fresh Memorial Day pasta salad is packed with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes and creamy butter beans, all tossed in a bright herby dressing made with cottage cheese, lemon and fresh dill. Whole-wheat orzo adds hearty texture, making this colorful side dish the perfect addition to cookouts, picnics and potlucks.
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Carrot-Vinegar Salad
This carrot-vinegar salad is a simple, refreshing side that highlights crisp vegetables and a lightly sweet-tangy dressing. Finished with fresh herbs, this quick salad pairs well with a variety of main dishes and comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Cucumber Salad
Cool, crisp and creamy, this cucumber salad is the kind of refreshing side dish you’ll want on repeat all summer long. Persian cucumbers, red onion and jalapeño are tossed in a tangy cilantro-lime yogurt dressing that’s packed with bright, herby flavor and just a hint of heat. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, burgers or tacos for an easy dish that comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Crunchy Pasta Caesar Salad
This crunchy twist on a classic Caesar salad features roasted bowtie pasta that turns golden and crisp in the oven. Tossed with a creamy yogurt-based dressing, crisp romaine and plenty of Parmesan, it’s a satisfying entree salad with great texture in every bite.
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Cucumber Crunch Salad
This cucumber crunch salad gets big flavor from a quick dill pickle vinaigrette. Fresh dill, shallot and lemon brighten the dressing, while toasted cashews help make it satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, refreshing side dish for grilled chicken, fish or burgers.
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3-Ingredient Bean Salad
This easy three-ingredient bean salad makes a satisfying plant-based lunch with minimal prep. Creamy great northern beans are tossed with tangy pickled red onions and fresh parsley for a bright, flavorful dish that comes together in just 10 minutes. Enjoy it on its own, spooned over greens or paired with crusty whole-grain bread.
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Crunchy Cucumber, Radish & Snap Pea Chopped Salad
This chopped salad combines crisp cucumber, sweet snap peas and peppery radishes with a bright lemon-shallot dressing. Letting the shallot stand briefly in the lemon juice softens its bite while building flavor in the dressing.
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Lemon-Garlic Dense Bean Salad with Feta
Lemon and red-wine vinegar brighten this hearty bean salad, while creamy feta and crunchy roasted almonds add richness and texture. Serve it on its own for a quick lunch or pair it with grilled chicken or fish for a simple dinner.
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Chickpea, Cabbage & Cucumber Salad
This easy salad comes together quickly for lunch or dinner. From crisp cucumbers to crunchy cabbage, it’s super fresh with tons of textural contrast. Tomatoes add a pop of sweetness and acidity. If you don’t have chickpeas on hand, white beans make an excellent swap.
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Roasted Vegetable & Bean Pasta Salad
This easy pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion. Roasted vegetables and white beans add plant-based fiber and protein, while a quick herb vinaigrette ties everything together. If you want to make it more filling, grilled chicken would be an excellent addition.
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Green Goddess Salad
This green goddess salad is crisp, creamy and packed with fresh herbs. A vibrant basil-yogurt dressing coats crunchy cabbage, romaine and cucumber, while avocado adds richness for a refreshing side that pairs well with grilled meats or seafood.
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Easy Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing
This vibrant salad features crisp vegetables tossed with a creamy carrot-ginger-miso dressing that’s packed with bold flavor. Edamame adds plant-based protein for a quick and refreshing meal that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Broccoli Crunch Salad with Lemon & Dill
This vibrant salad gets its satisfying crunch from crisp broccoli florets, sliced radishes and toasted walnuts. A tangy lemon-dill vinaigrette ties everything together, while creamy goat cheese adds richness.
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Chopped Italian Chickpea Salad
This chopped Italian-inspired salad combines crisp lettuce, creamy chickpeas, juicy tomatoes and sharp provolone in a zesty red-wine vinaigrette. It’s hearty enough to stand on its own for lunch yet versatile enough to serve alongside grilled chicken or fish.
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Easy Bean Salad With Herby Salsa Verde
This refreshing bean salad gets a lift from a quick homemade salsa verde packed with fresh herbs, jalapeño and lime. A mix of creamy beans, crisp radishes and smoky corn makes it hearty enough for a light lunch or easy dinner.
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This Veggie Salad Is High in Protein & Fiber
This colorful, protein-packed salad combines black beans, fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing for a quick, satisfying meal. With fiber-rich beans, leafy greens and healthy fats from avocado oil, it delivers bold, fresh flavor in every bite.
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High-Protein Pasta Salad
This high-protein pasta salad is a satisfying dish packed with plant-based protein from chickpea pasta and chickpeas, with an extra boost coming from fresh mozzarella cheese pearls. Tossed with fresh veggies and flavored with zingy za’atar seasoning, this salad is perfect for meal prep, a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner.
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Bang Bang Broccoli Salad
This bang bang broccoli salad features the classic creamy, sweet and spicy bang bang sauce—made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and Sriracha—for a bold flavor that balances heat with a hint of sweetness. It’s typically used as a dipping sauce; here we use it as a dressing instead to coat crispy veggies, delivering a satisfying kick.
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Strawberry Caprese Salad
This strawberry caprese salad is a fruity twist on the classic Italian dish, with juicy, ripe strawberries standing in for tomatoes. The sweet-tart flavor of strawberries goes beautifully with fresh mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This colorful salad is perfect as an appetizer, side dish or light lunch. To make it a main dish, top it with roasted chicken or add white beans.
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Loaded Chicken & Broccoli Salad
This loaded chicken and broccoli salad is a protein-packed powerhouse that doesn’t skimp on the classic “loaded” flavors you love. With tender, juicy chicken and crisp, fresh broccoli as the base, this salad delivers a satisfying bite in every forkful. A creamy dressing ties everything together, while mix-ins like crispy bacon, shredded cheese and scallions add layers of flavor. It’s the perfect salad for a high-protein lunch or dinner that keeps you full and energized.
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Arugula, Beet & Feta Salad
Peppery arugula and tender, sweet beets are balanced by a simple vinaigrette and briny bits of feta cheese in this salad. Using cooked, peeled beets helps make prep a breeze.
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Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado create a delicious contrast in this easy salad. Tossed with a zesty lemon-shallot vinaigrette, this salad is bright, tangy and perfectly balanced. It’s best served right away, as the cucumbers tend to release water over time, which can dilute the vinaigrette.
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Raspberry-Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts
This raspberry-spinach salad includes juicy raspberries, creamy avocado and crunchy walnuts, which create a delightful mix of colors and flavors. The bright, citrusy dressing sets this salad apart and complements the richness of the avocado and the walnuts. This salad is perfect for a light lunch, an easy side dish or part of a brunch spread.
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Crunchy Chopped Salad
This chickpea-cabbage salad features carrots and cucumbers, giving it a quartet of ingredients that all begin with the letter “C”! This chopped salad is loaded with fiber and prebiotic chickpeas, promoting a healthy gut. Green cabbage keeps the color vibrant and fresh, though red cabbage works just as well.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts
Serve this summery strawberry spinach salad alongside soup or a half sandwich, or top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and easy healthy meal.
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