15 Salad Recipes That Are Perfect for Spring

Loaded with asparagus, spring greens and radishes, Spring Nicoise Salad adds fresh seasonal flavor to the traditional French recipe. Serve this colorful dish at your next springtime get-together for a beautiful presentation.

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A fresh and healthy salad is a staple on any springtime menu. Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette features mixed greens with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, sweet bell peppers, diced avocado and tangy feta cheese.

An elegant Grilled Salmon, Arugula and Potato Salad with Olive-Tarragon Vinaigrette exudes spring. Add a splash of the vinaigrette to grilled salmon, roasted new potatoes, fresh asparagus and sliced radishes then serve it all over a bed of arugula.

Looking for a light and easy salad? Lemony Asparagus and Pea Salad with Fresh Dill features the dynamic spring duo of asparagus and peas. Blanch these seasonal favorites until crisp-tender. Once cooled, toss in a lemony, garlic-infused dressing with a sprinkle of dill.

Brown rice? Yawn. A whole-grain Farro Salad with Peas, Pearl Onions, Feta and Mint gets a nutty, chewy flavor from high-protein farro. Toss in peas, pearl onions, black olives and fresh mint, add a splash of lemon juice and olive oil, then sprinkle with crumbled feta.

Tired of taco salad? Try Fajita Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing instead. Stir-fry tender and juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a cilantro-lime marinade that doubles as a dressing. Toss it over spring greens paired with sliced sweet peppers, onions, avocado and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, then serve it alongside corn chips.

This Asian-inspired dish features a whopping 6 cups of vitamin-packed cabbage. Combined with chicken for protein and a delicious peanut dressing, this healthy salad will keep you full long after your meal.

Looking for a healthy and filling lunch option that’s easy to prep in advance? Try a flavorful, protein-packed Black Bean, Quinoa and Corn Salad with Balsamic Lime Dressing.

Our quick and easy Wild Rice, Asparagus and Arugula Salad is perfect for a light spring meal. The hearty wild rice gives this recipe an extra protein boost, while the peppery arugula, fresh dill and roasted asparagus offer plenty of seasonal flavor.

Need an easy recipe to add to your lunchtime salad rotation? Our colorful Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with spring greens, almonds and fresh chives is bursting with seasonal spring flavor.

Enjoy a healthy Spring Greens Mixed Berry Salad loaded with antioxidant-rich fresh berries and topped with slivered almonds. Make the light garlic vinaigrette in advance and simply toss, top and serve.

This fresh and colorful spring salad features spinach and arugula topped with mozzarella and a flavorful beet and orange vinaigrette.

This fresh and colorful summer salad combines lettuce, cucumbers and heirloom tomatoes with salty bits of bacon.

Our Spring-Inspired Cobb Salad highlights seasonal favorites like peas, asparagus and strawberries alongside avocado, bacon and blue cheese crumbles.

Lettuceless Greek Salad with Chickpeas makes a perfect side dish for any picnic or backyard barbecue. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and tangy feta cheese, you won’t miss the lettuce in this fresh take on Greek salad.