A good salad is one of my favorite ways to pack in flavor and texture, whether it's a light side or a full meal. These 40 are sorted by what kind of salad you're actually craving.
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email and we’ll send the recipe directly to you!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from The Yummy Bowl.
Green, Veggie & Crunchy Salads
These are my go to sides, built around fresh vegetables, greens, and a good crunch. Simple enough to pair with almost any dinner.
Italian Chopped Salad
This Italian chopped salad is quick, fresh, and easy to make with simple ingredients. A perfect healthy lunch or dinner packed with flavor.
RECIPE
Crunchy Kale Superfood Salad with Miso Dressing
This kale superfood salad with miso dressing is a healthy, filling vegan meal packed with protein, crunch, and bold flavor. Perfect for meal prep and easy lunches.
RECIPE
Dumpling Salad With Sesame Ginger Dressing
This easy Dumpling Salad with crispy gyoza and sesame-ginger dressing is ready in just 25 minutes! Fresh, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
RECIPE
Zucchini Salad
This fresh zucchini salad with lemon vinaigrette is crunchy, zesty, and ready in 15 minutes. The perfect healthy summer side dish for busy weeknights!
RECIPE
Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad (With Red Vinaigrette)
This beet goat cheese salad is a crowd-pleaser! Featuring roasted beets, walnuts, and a red vinaigrette dressing, it's perfect for entertaining guests.
RECIPE
Corn Tomato Avocado Salad
This delicious avocado corn salad is loaded with plenty of freshly grilled corn on the cob kernels, tomatoes, avocado, and salty feta cheese. Paired with a simple and light olive oil salad dressing is a great side dish for your BBQ meats.
RECIPE
Bean Sprout Salad
This Bean Sprout Salad with homemade soy-sesame dressing is the perfect summer side dish. It is easy to make at home using nutritious veggies, nuts, and sesame seeds.
RECIPE
Creamy Tomato Salad
This Creamy Tomato Dill Salad is made with juicy tomatoes, fresh dill, onions, and a simple sour cream dressing. An easy summer side dish ready in just 10 minutes.
RECIPE
Healthy Warm Broccoli 'Rice' Salad with Asparagus
This warm broccoli rice salad with asparagus, avocado, and yogurt herb dressing is a light and healthy veggie-packed meal ready in 20 minutes.
RECIPE
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Enjoy a refreshing Mozzarella and Tomato Salad, featuring ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella drizzled with a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
RECIPE
Tomato and Onion Salad (10 Minutes!)
Tomato and Onion Salad is the perfect salad for any dinner table. This refreshing summer salad is made with juicy fresh tomatoes, sweet onion, simple seasoning, and balsamic vinegar dressing.
RECIPE
Green Goddess Salad
Packed with crisp cabbage, refreshing cucumbers, scallions, crunchy pistachios, and wholesome Green Goddess dressing, this TikTok Green Goddess salad is fresh flavors and nutritious green goodness.
RECIPE
Beet Salad (With Feta)
Beetroot and feta salad is a beautiful colorful salad and a very easy fresh summer side dish. It's loaded with beetroot, creamy feta, quinoa, spinach, carrots, nuts and seeds and topped with irresistible olive oil mustard salad dressing. Takes only 10 minutes to throw together and is best enjoyed with your favorite BBQ!
RECIPE
4 Ingredient Fried Halloumi Salad With Beetroot and Dressing
This fried halloumi salad with beetroot is tender, crisp and nutritious! The light dijon mustard, vinegar, and olive oil dressing adds the perfect cherry on the top and brings all the flavors together perfectly.
RECIPE
Marinated Vegetable Salad
Marinated Vegetable Salad with broccoli and cauliflower is a fresh summer side dish, full of colorful chunky vegetables that are marinated in vinegar and herbs. Takes only 10 minutes to throw together and is best enjoyed with BBQ meats!
RECIPE
Oriental Coleslaw With Thai Peanut Salad Dressing
This Oriental Coleslaw is super quick to throw together, 5-10 minutes the most, and packed with a ton of healthy veggies tossed in tangy Thai Peanut Salad Dressing. Easy, quick, and healthy.
RECIPE
Pasta & Grain Salads
More filling than a green salad, these pasta and grain based salads hold up well in the fridge, which makes them great for meal prep or a potluck.
Chickpea Pasta Salad (Vegan, High-Protein, Easy)
This chickpea tuna pasta salad is an easy vegan, high-protein pasta salad perfect for meal prep. A healthy, creamy, no-fuss lunch or dinner idea.
RECIPE
Creamy Pasta Salad with Cheese and Pickles
This Creamy Pasta Salad with Cheese and Pickles is quick, tangy, and family-friendly,perfect for BBQs, picnics, or an easy weeknight side dish.
RECIPE
Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
This Quinoa Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing is healthy, fresh, and easy to make! Packed with protein and fiber, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
RECIPE
Cold Italian Pasta Salad With Salami
A simple and savory cold pasta salad made with smoked sausage (or salami), veggies, and gluten free pasta. Can be served hot or cold to fit any season!
RECIPE
Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad With Chickpeas is packed with fresh bold flavors, colorful pasta, chickpeas, fresh veggies, olives, and feta, and tossed with a simple homemade honey mustard salad dressing. The best Mediterranean flavors in one bowl. Gluten free!
RECIPE
Fruit & Sweet Salads
Fruit adds natural sweetness and makes these salads feel a little more special. Great for spring and summer, or anytime you want something bright.
Millionaire Cranberry Salad Recipe
A colorful blend of fresh cranberries, fluffy mini marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and juicy pineapple in one salad. We love making Millionaire Cranberry Salad for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and special occasions. Especially if we want to wow our guests with an extra fantastic dish. It is almost like Ambrosia Salad, but with a few substitutions and add-ons. Oh, and in terms of flavor, it's nothing like Ambrosia, it's better!
RECIPE
Chopped Apple Kale Salad (Easy Crunchy Kale Salad)
This chopped apple kale salad with miso mustard dressing is a quick, healthy, and crunchy salad perfect for easy lunches or weeknight dinners.
RECIPE
Watermelon Strawberry Salad (With Feta & Honey Lime Dressing)
Watermelon Strawberry Salad is a delicious light, refreshing summer salad loaded with fresh sweet strawberries, juicy watermelon, and feta cheese and topped with Lime Honey Dressing.
RECIPE
Mango Spinach Salad with Pecans and Blueberries
This Spinach Mango Salad with blueberries, pecans, and feta is fresh, fruity, and ready in 20 minutes,perfect for a quick, healthy side or light meal!
RECIPE
Creamy Broccoli Cranberry Salad
Broccoli Salad is a fresh and vibrant side dish with its combination of earthy, tart, and sweet flavors with pops of savory goodness from seeds and nuts! Tossed in a homemade lemon yogurt dressing for a creamy and tangy finish and chilled to make it even more flavorful and refreshing. The perfect make-ahead salad that is ready for chilling in less than 5 minutes!
RECIPE
Strawberry Arugula Salad With Balsamic Vinegar Dressing
This summertime salad is perfect for dinner or as a crowd-pleasing side, especially with grilled meats or seafood. With juicy strawberries, peppery arugula, toasted pine nuts, creamy feta cheese, and sweet balsamic vinaigrette, it's a taste of summer that can be a quick light meal with added protein.
RECIPE
Strawberry Spinach Salad
This refreshing spinach strawberry salad with feta is loaded with baby spinach leaves, sweet strawberries, salty feta cheese, avocado, and a delicious balsamic sesame honey dressing. Perfect as a side or topped with your favorite proteins such as grilled chicken or shrimp for a nutrient protein-packed meal.
RECIPE
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad - healthy salad recipe loaded with fresh juicy strawberries, lettuce, and goat cheese. This summer salad comes together in minutes, with only a few simple ingredients, and drizzled with Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing.
RECIPE
Protein-Packed Main Dish Salads
These are hearty enough to be dinner on their own, loaded with chickpeas, chicken, shrimp, or tuna so you actually stay full.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This chickpea salad sandwich is an easy vegan lunch that's creamy, high-protein, and ready in minutes. Perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, and quick no-cook meals.
RECIPE
Chickpea "Tuna" Salad (Vegan)
This chickpea tuna salad vegan recipe is quick, easy, and high-protein. A healthy plant-based lunch idea perfect for meal prep and sandwiches.
RECIPE
Sauteed Eggplant Salad (with Chickpeas)
This easy Sauteed Eggplant Salad is made with only 2 main ingredients, fresh herbs, spices, and a tangy garlic and lemon dressing!
RECIPE
Healthy Tuna Salad (No Mayo)
Healthy tuna salad made with Greek yogurt, simple ingredients, high protein, and ready in minutes. This easy healthy tuna salad is perfect for lunch or meal prep.
RECIPE
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is healthy, easy, and ready in just 10 minutes! Made with fresh veggies, chickpeas, and feta,perfect for busy weeknights.
RECIPE
Mango Shrimp Salad (With Cooked Shrimp and Avocado)
Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors with this refreshing mango shrimp salad recipe, featuring perfectly cooked shrimp and creamy avocado. This flavorful dish is perfect for lunch or dinner.
RECIPE
Chickpea Kale Salad Recipe (With Lemon Tahini Dressing)
This delicious kale salad with zesty lemon dressing is an easy salad that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a light meal for lunch and dinner when combined with these protein-packed Air Fryer Chickpeas!
RECIPE
Taco Salad With Catalina Dressing
Taco Salad is one of the most supreme dinner salads out there. A mouth-watering salad is loaded with our favorite ingredients such as crunchy lettuce, lean ground beef cooked in Tex-Mex spices, buttery avocado, juicy tomatoes, olives, and sweet corn and topped with zingy Catalina dressing. A salad you can not miss!
RECIPE
Roasted Chickpea Avocado and Feta Salad
Easy avocado chickpea salad with fresh veggies and a light dressing,perfect for summer meals, picnics, or meal prep!
RECIPE
Strawberry Chicken Salad
This refreshing Strawberry Chicken Salad is packed with good-for-you ingredients and dressed in a flavor-packed strawberry honey vinaigrette. Only with little prep and cooking required, this salad comes together exceptionally fast and has plenty of room for further customization.
RECIPE
Crispy Cobb Salad With Breaded Chicken
Crispy cobb salad with breaded chicken is a new twist on a traditional recipe. Juicy pan-fried chicken in seasonings and with crunchy panko crust, mixed into an incredibly loaded salad with eggs, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocados, and creamy Honey Dijon dressing.
RECIPE
Before You Go
If you found this post helpful, I'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts, questions, or experiences. Your feedback helps me create content that truly serves this wonderful community. ❤️
Join TYB
Insider
Get access to exclusive recipes,
weekly meal plans, printable
grocery lists, and AD-FREE
browsing designed to make
mealtime easier.
Comments
No Comments