Fresh, vibrant salad recipes — from hearty grain bowls to light summer sides. Healthy eating made delicious.
14 recipes

Originally featured in Bon Appetit, this salad is a bright alternative to heavy sides, featuring Tuscan kale.

Amazingly tasty, colorful and refreshing salad, with crunch and flavor! Lots of vegetables: spinach, cucumbers, red bell pepper, carrots, sugar snap peas - all tossed in a delicious, homemade peanut dressing, and topped with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. The sweet and sour dressing is very creamy!

This hearty, über-healthy salad makes a great light meal and it's also a delicious side for roasted meats or poultry.

A simple and delicious egg salad recipe.

Rich and creamy Caesar salad dressing, not overly garlicky or fishy -- it's just right.

A peak fall apple and cheddar crisp salad

Delicious steak and salad dinner recipe with tomatoes, red onion, home grilled corn, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, gremolata and balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for the summer grilling months!
Citrus Avocado Salad with Orange Tahini Vinaigrette, my go-to wintry salad that

Pickled red onions add a sweet & tangy pop of flavor to salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more! Once you make them, they'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

This is the steak salad of your dreams! It's loaded with a juicy steak, your favorite veggies, and a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. It makes a delicious healthy lunch or dinner salad!

My family loves this rich and creamy Caesar salad dressing. It's not overly garlicky or fishy -- it's just right.

Winter Pomegranate Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts

This winter citrus salad with bold fresh herbs, blood oranges, grapefruits, and Cara Cara oranges is going to become a winter favorite.

This composed, bright salad of roasted carrots, thinly sliced fennel and arugula gains a fruity depth from a splash of pomegranate molasses in the dressing. You can find pomegranate molasses in Middle Eastern groceries and specialty food shops, and it’s worth seeking out for its complex, sweet-tart acidity. Once opened, it will last for years in your pantry. This salad makes a delightful side dish or light main course, especially if you include the optional toasted walnuts or pita chips, which add a satisfying crunch. If you can find multicolored carrots, this already striking salad becomes even prettier.