Fresh and Vibrant Spring Salad Recipes to Savor the Season
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a plethora of fresh, vibrant produce that’s just begging to be tossed into a delicious, colorful salad.
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And that means it’s the perfect time to toss some delicious vibrant, fresh spring salad recipes.
There’s something about the crisp crunch of seasonal greens, the sweet juiciness of spring berries, and the refreshing zest of homemade dressings that just sings of renewal and vitality.
These salads are great if you are looking for a light lunch, a side dish to complement your dinner, or simply craving something healthy and flavorful, these spring salad recipes are exactly what you need.
From the sweet and savory harmony of a Strawberry Spinach Salad to the bright, zesty notes of a Spring Pea and Asparagus Salad, each recipe is crafted to celebrate the best of spring’s bounty.
And let’s not forget the crisp, refreshing Radish, Cucumber, and Dill Salad that adds a perfect crunch to any meal.
These salads are more than just bowls of greens—they’re vibrant, nutrient-packed dishes that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied.
Ready to embrace the season’s freshest flavors?
Grab your salad bowl, and let’s get tossing!
Delicious fresh Spring Salad recipes
Okay! Let’s get to the salads already!
1. Walnut Pear Salad
This tangy, sweet, and tantalizing walnut pear salad is so good. The flavor combo of sweet pear, and nutty walnuts with creamy feta and tart red wine vinegar come together to make a sumptuous spring salad.
2. Chicken Thai Salad
Save dollars and make this delicious sweet and crunchy salad recipe at home. This Thai chicken salad is perfect for a healthy lunch, or a light dinner, and perfect for spring and summer.
And the best part is it’s easy to customize this salad.
3. Broccoli Beet Salad
This delightful healthy salad is perfect for springtime or anytime you need a filling salad.
Tossed in a citrusy orange ginger vinaigrette, it’s a great side dish and perfect for a spring picnic or potluck.
If you have trouble with the earthy flavor of beets, that’s no problem in this recipe.
So make this lovely salad and enjoy a really healthy salad that may actually become a favorite.
4. French Carrot Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Easy to make and so flavorful, this French carrot salad is tossed with parsley and a light lemon dijon vinaigrette.
This simple carrot salad can be an accompaniment to many meals, and is a great way to support hormone balance and improve gut health.
5. Asian Zoodle Salad
This Asian zoodles salad is a wonderful blend of zoodle, or spiralized zucchini noodles, along with other vegetables and an Asian inspired dressing. Fun and flavorful and so easy to make.
This lovely salad is not only a feast for your eyes but a flavor fest for your mouth and is loaded with good nutrition. So make it and loadable on this goodness.
6. Strawberry Fields Salad
This salad is a celebration of seasonal flavors featuring ripe strawberries, chicken, avocado, feta, and a few other tasty ingredients.
You’ll love this strawberry fields salad.
This salad is a lovely explosion of flavors and textures from the sweet strawberries, the crunchy nuts, the sweet and juicy strawberries, and the spinach, goat cheese, mozzarella, and chicken tossed in a honey mustard dressing.
This salad is so pretty and makes a full meal by itself.
Of course you can use it to accompany other meals. Take this to your next potluck and impress everyone.
With the spring upon us, this strawberry fields salad is a great way to enjoy this fun season.
7. Lebanese Fattoush Salad
This traditional Lebanese Salad “Fattoush” is a colorful Mediterranean dish made with fresh vegetables, tangy lemon dressing, and crisp pita croutons.
This is a simple and delicious side for grilled chicken or other grilled meat, or a light lunch.
8. Orzo Pasta salad
Move over curly pasta salad! Make this fresh and vibrant orzo pasta salad instead.
A great make ahead dish perfect for meal prep or potluck and picnics, this orzo salad is also so easy to make.
And this easy Mediterranean salad is so flavorful and nutritious.
If you love Mediterranean flavors, also see this list of 10 easy, delicious Mediterranean diet recipes.
9. Kale and Bean Salad
This kale and bean salad is made with tender kale, creamy white beans, and tossed with a zesty lemon tahini dressing.
And is easy to make and customize. And the great thing is this salad can be a full meal as it’s rich in protein, carbs, and fiber to keep you full.
But it can also be a side dish and is great for meal prep as well.
And perhaps the very best part is that it takes only about 15 minutes to make. Go on, use some spring tender kale to make this zest salad.
10. Whole30 Berry Salad With Raspberry vinaigrette
With plenty of spring salad greens available, you can use your choice of greens for this berry salad.
Sweet and creamy from the berries and avocado, and some crunch from the nuts, this salad is as delicious as its nutritious.
11. Beetroot and Chickpea Salad Recipe
This beet chick pea salad is as hearty as it is nutritious. Made with protein-rich chick peas, beets, feta and nuts, it’s a complete, filling meal perfect for meal prep, lunch, or dinner. Plus it’s easy and quick to make.
Make this beetroot and chickpea salad and it might just become one of your favorites.
12. Green Goddess Chopped Salad
This Green goddess chopped salad is a bright and fresh salad that’s a great option for meal prep as it can keep in the fridge for a few days.
Made with vibrant kale, cabbage, cucumber, and spring onions and quinoa, this salad makes a complete meal.
But you can also add more protein, such as grilled chicken or beans to this salad and make it even more filling. This salad is easy, nutritious and a great spring salad recipe.
13. Creamy pesto orzo pasta salad with sundried tomatoes
This pesto orzo salad is made with sundried tomatoes, spinach, and feta. It’s a creamy, delicious salad tossed with pesto, topped with cherry tomatoes and toasted pine nuts.
It’s a scrumptious, easy and quick to make salad and is perfect for meal prep as well.
14. Asparagus and pea Salad
When it comes to salads, nothing says spring salad than an asparagus and pea salad, and this asparagus pea salad delivers.
Made with tender asparagus and peas, and tossed with a lemony vinaigrette, this fresh salad is a delicious welcome to spring.
Fresh mint brightens the salad while creamy goat cheese, well, adds creaminess fora salad that is bright, fresh, and irresistible.
15. This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Just look at that medley of deliciousness! This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. This is a great spring salad and is perfect summer salad as well when there is plenty of fresh juicy strawbereries and vibrant fresh greens.
And there you have it! 15 delicious spring salads perfect for the season. Of course, some of these recipes can be made anytime due to a thriving world market.
Let me know in the comments which of these salads you will make.
Need more salad ideas?
Take a look at this list of 37 delicious summer salads.
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