If you are craving fresh salad recipes, we have curated easy, quick, nutritious, and refreshing salads you’ll enjoy – summer, fall, or winter.

Let’s talk salads!
Salads are not just for spring or summer—they’re for life! And when it comes to making healthy choices at every meal, salads are one of the best ways to do it. They’re quick and easy, and they can take on so many different flavors, textures, and colors. You can dress up a plain salad with some kind of protein (like chicken or shrimp) or even add some crunchy toppings like nuts and seeds.
Salads are a great way to add variety and flavor to your meals, especially when you’re trying to eat healthier. They’re also a fun way to get creative with your ingredients! This is why we’ve put together this list of delicious salad recipes that are easy enough for any beginner cook to make, but still, feel like a treat!
This hearty salad bowl features lettuce, cabbage, tomato, pasta, baked beans, sweet corn, and pasta. It is colorful, crowd-pleasing, filling, and delicious to savor. Absolutely a perfect match with fried rice, jollof rice, and fried chicken.
This tomato mozzarella salad is a quick recipe ideal as a side dish or main dish if you intend to eat light. Honestly, it is addictive, nutrient-rich, and super tasty. This version is seasoned with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and basil. It will make an excellent choice for family summertime.
If you haven’t tried creamy potato salad, you are missing out. Do you know why? Nothing beats the rich, delicious, and creamy feel it gives. Perfect for different special occasions and make-ahead for regular lunch and dinner.
Trust me; this Greek salad is addictive, refreshing, and delicious. With available pantry ingredients, you can put it together for the family as quick lunch or side dish in under five minutes. Pair with any food of your choice, make ahead and enjoy on busy weeknights.
This salad is the real deal if you want something colorful and delicious for a potluck. You can also enjoy this exotic salad with your family at home. It is pocket-friendly and easy to make with a good filling that makes you want more. You can make it ahead, store it in the fridge and eat it anytime.
Simple summertime salad recipe that brings delight to your taste buds and calmness to the soul. Easy to make and refreshing to eat. You likely have all the ingredients in your pantry. This recipe is flexible to accommodate other variations.
If you are looking for light and filling chicken salad, make and enjoy juicy and flavourful chicken breast layered with chimichurri, fresh salad, and creamy avocado. If you are on a weight loss journey, this alone makes a filling and complete meal.
Hook your guest with an amazing bowl of kachumbari from East Africa. This light salad version contains tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper for heat, and lemon dressing. It is simple but packed with flavors that you’ll enjoy.
Fish lovers will enjoy this combination of pan-seared salmon with fresh and crunch veggies. It is nutrient-dense, exotic, spicy, and flavourful. This version is perfect for an appetizer or main dish.
The combination of turkey, mustard, mayonnaise, and fresh veggies makes a delightsome filling for a sandwich. Turn the leftover turkey into something delicious, and you’ll never regret it.
This classic South American salad has 7 layers of delightful leaves, tomato, and cheese to give you the best satisfaction. Asides from being an attractive platter of healthy veggies, it is sweet, creamy, and crunchy. You can make it ahead and serve anytime.

Salad Recipes
Ingredients
- The classic Nigerian Salad
- Tomato Mozzarella Salad
- Classic Creamy Potato Salad
- Classic Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Black-eyed Peas Salad
- Quick and Easy Tomato Salad
- Avocado Chimichurri Chicken Salad
- Kachumbari – Onions, tomatoes, and cucumber salad
- Easy Healthy Salmon Salad
- Easy Creamy Turkey Salad Sandwich
- Delicious Make-Ahead 7-Layer Salad
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