15 Quick and Easy Side Dish Salads

Herb 'n Honey Cucumber Tomato Salad

"Crisp and sweetly delicious, this salad is a wonderful addition to any summer picnic. May serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to four hours before serving for enhanced flavor," recipe creator Ginny Maziarka says. A fresh, flavorful blend of delicate flavors that we highly recommend.

Classic Restaurant Caesar Salad

Reviewers attest that this salad truly lives up to its name. It fits in just as well at a barbecue as it would at at an upscale restaurant. The classic creaminess and rustic croutons are always reliably delicious.

Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Some of our home cooks have swapped certain ingredients for others, like strawberries for mandarin oranges and walnuts for almonds. Others make this sweet, tangy salad as it is. Do as you please—the poppy seed dressing speaks for itself.

Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad

"Very nice salad. We liked it with our Thanksgiving dinner because it was light and tasty," Julie Burke says. Perfect for adding to a holiday spread when guests are on their way and you're feeling the all too familiar kitchen fatigue.

Easy Apple Coleslaw

Make this easy barbecue side salad your own with add-ins like pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, pecans, or sunflower seeds — just a few of the variations our home cooks have tried. A creamy, sharp comfort that works well with lean proteins.

Thai-Inspired Sunomono with Jalapeno, Cilantro, and Basil

Serve this aromatic cucumber side salad to spice up a weeknight dinner. A beautiful blend of warming spices gives this simple salad a kick. Try it with pork for a great balance of fat and acid.

Strawberry Avocado Salad

The sweet, crisp, and wholly satisfying taste of this salad makes it a clear winner for potlucks or a quick weeknight side. Its lovely color and health benefits make it one of our favorites.

Quick and Easy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

"I love this fresh and satisfying salad and have had it as a side salad and as a main dish for lunch," AnnInLondon writes. "Simple, inexpensive, quick to put together and it uses ingredients that I always have on hand."

Baja Salad

Home cooks recommend serving this salad with grilled chicken, empanadas, quesadillas, or even pizza. This southwestern-inspired fare has all of the colorful and tasty elements we love in a salad! Remember to toss well before serving and enjoy.

Taco Slaw

Home cooks write that this Mexican-inspired coleslaw works well as a side salad or as a topping for tacos of all kinds. Brightly colored and delicious is the name of the game for this yummy slaw.

Good for You Greek Salad

"Fabulous! I made this to go with gnocchi and baked chicken. The two little girls I made it for loved it," Melissa Goff says. Kids and adults alike agree on the yum-factor for this healthy and delicious Greek salad.

Kale Salad

"I am thrilled that I tried this recipe and that I read every review," Monique Douglas says. "It is critical to massage the kale. To do this, remove the stems, put a little olive oil on your hands, and knead the kale like you would bread for about five minutes, or until it is a dark rich green."

Watermelon Salad with Arugula and Feta

Simple, sweet, and delicious. Perfect for a picnic or a summer brunch. A bright, refreshing salad with a balanced combination of ingredients. Feel free to add poppy or chia seeds for added health benefits and a nice crunch.

Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

A beautifully flavored blend of fruits, nut, and sharp cheese. All of the elements are covered in this gourmet salad. Each bite gives you a crisp and sweet sensation that will make you glad to keep all these ingredients on hand for a repeat!

Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

"Wonderful salad for the holiday season. Great to serve for dinner at home or to take to a family gathering," recipe author Nora LaCroix writes. This colorful array of fruit would fit right in a holiday table spread. Carefully segment citrus before tossing with the rest of the fruits.

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