Fresh and Flavorful Salad Recipes You’ll Want to Eat All Week

Salads don’t have to be boring, and this roundup proves it. Packed with fresh produce, bold flavors, and fun textures, these recipes offer everything from light summer salads to hearty grain bowls and classic favorites. Whether you want something crisp and refreshing, protein packed, or perfect for meal prep, these salads bring delicious variety to your table with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

Watermelon Feta Salad with Fried Scallops

A bowl containing diced watermelon, arugula, lemon wedges, fried cauliflower, and cubes of feta cheese, placed on a wooden board with a fork beside it. — Watermelon Feta Salad with Fried Scallops. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

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This refreshing watermelon and feta salad gets an upgrade with crispy cornmeal fried scallops and a sweet balsamic drizzle. It’s a perfect mix of juicy, crunchy, and savory.
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Watermelon Salad

This bright and simple watermelon salad is full of fresh greens, citrusy flavors, and a little crunch from seeds or nuts. Light, cool, and perfect for warm days.
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Wedge Salad with Iceberg and Blue Cheese

A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with chopped hard-boiled egg, bacon pieces, diced celery, and creamy dressing on a white plate. — Wedge Salad with Iceberg and Blue Cheese. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This classic wedge salad is crisp, creamy, and satisfying. Chopped eggs add extra protein, making it an easy side that pairs well with just about anything.
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Wheat Berry Salad with Tuna & Tomatoes

Wheat Berry Salad with Tomato & Tuna in a bowl. — Wheat Berry Salad with Tuna & Tomatoes. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This hearty salad mixes chewy wheat berries with tuna, tomatoes, and a bright lemony dressing. It’s filling, nutritious, and great for quick meals.
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White Bean Salad

This simple white bean salad comes together fast and goes well with any meal. Leftovers make an easy meatless lunch for the next day.
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Wild Rice Salad

This wild rice salad is packed with flavor and texture. It works as a side or a light meal and is perfect for prepping ahead.
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Winter Fruit Salad

A close-up of a fruit salad with chopped apples, pomegranate seeds, and mint leaves served in white bowls. — Winter Fruit Salad. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This colorful fruit salad combines cranberries, apples, oranges, and pomegranate seeds for a bright and festive side that tastes as good as it looks.
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Zucchini Salad

A plate of spiralized zucchini noodles mixed with sliced tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, herbs, and walnuts. — zZucchini Salad. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This raw zucchini noodle salad is fresh and crunchy with carrots, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon garlic dressing. A cool, no cook dish for hot days.
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Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

A plate of lettuce leaves topped with tuna salad, sliced red onions, and herbs, with two forks on the side, on a pink surface. — Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This herb packed tuna salad skips the mayo and uses lemon, dijon mustard, and olive oil for a lighter, fresher twist. Add Greek yogurt if you want a creamier version.
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Turmeric Chicken Salad

Chicken salad with raisins, chopped celery, and carrots on a bed of lettuce atop a slice of brown bread, served on a wooden board. — Turmeric Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This vibrant chicken salad uses fresh turmeric root for a nutritional boost. It’s creamy, crunchy, and great in lettuce wraps or on toasted bread.
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Ukrainian Cucumber Salad

A glass bowl filled with sliced cucumbers and onions coated in creamy dressing, garnished with fresh dill. — Ukrainian Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This refreshing cucumber salad mixes thinly sliced cucumbers with dill and a light dressing. Simple, bright, and perfect for summer meals.
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Vegan Caesar Salad

A plate of green salad with lettuce, chickpeas, croutons, red onions, and creamy dressing, served with a fork on the side. — Vegan Caesar Salad. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This vegan Caesar is crisp, creamy, and full of flavor. Tossed with seasoned croutons or chickpeas, it makes a quick lunch or tasty side in just minutes.
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The Masters Egg Salad

A plate with an egg salad sandwich cut in half, placed next to a golf ball, tees, and a patterned cloth on a yellow surface. — The Masters Egg Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This rich and creamy egg salad is perfect on sandwiches or served as a simple side. A classic recipe that never disappoints.
Get the Recipe: The Masters Egg Salad