Best 20 Delicious Salad Recipes
We all love a delicious salad, but finding the right recipe can be a challenge. With so many different ingredients and flavors to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. However, with a little guidance, you can create a salad that's both tasty and nutritious, and that will satisfy your cravings without weighing you down. In this article, we'll provide you with a few tips for finding the best recipe for a delicious salad, as well as some of our favorite recipes that are sure to impress your taste buds. So, get ready to explore the world of salads and discover the perfect one for you!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
DELICIOUS EGG SALAD FOR SANDWICHES
This is a wonderful-tasting egg salad sandwich that you will definitely devour. It's really good on rye.
Provided by wifeyluvs2cook
Categories Salad Egg Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
- Place the chopped eggs in a bowl, and stir in the mayonnaise, mustard and green onion. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Stir and serve on your favorite bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 382.5 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 350.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
DELICIOUS EASY SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA
This is a simple salad to put together but big on flavor! --- you can also make this using salad greens mixed with fresh spinach, I just purchase a smaller bag of prewashed spinach for this, prep time does not include washing and drying the fresh spinach, all salad ingredients may be adjusted to taste --- you will love this salad!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Strawberry
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl toss the spinach with the strawberries and toasted almonds.
- In another small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients, starting with 1/4 cup sugar and adding in more to taste, then pour over the spinach; toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the feta over the top of salad.
- Serve immediately.
DELICIOUS APPLE SALAD
This yummy fruit salad was a favorite of my great-grandmother's. My family always enjoys it, and I'm happy knowing it's good for them, too. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add celery and marshmallows. Stir in mayonnaise., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in pecans before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
DELICIOUS CILANTRO CHICKEN SALAD
This delicious and tasty chicken salad is seasoned with fresh chopped cilantro, lime juice, and poultry seasoning.
Provided by matchin
Categories Salad
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add chicken. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl.
- Add celery, red onion, and almonds to the bowl with the chicken. Toss in mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Season with additional salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add additional mayonnaise if salad seems too dry.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
DELICIOUS BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD
Easy-to-make, super healthy salad. Perfect for picnics, parties, and family meals. The cranberries give it an extra tang. A real crowd pleaser!
Provided by dragonfly099
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix broccoli, cranberries, onion, and celery in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and rice vinegar together in a bowl; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with cashews just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
SIMPLY DELICIOUS RANCH CHICKEN SALAD
Ranchy goodness mixed with chicken, cucumber and red onion. An instant favorite of anyone who tries it. Serve on whole wheat tortillas with baby spinach and diced tomatoes or eat it by itself.
Provided by My Hot Southern Mess
Categories Salad
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in a saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken, let cool, and shred or cut into bite size pieces.
- Combine the chicken, red onion, cucumber, garlic, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Season with pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 312.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
DELICIOUS ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHOW MEIN NOODLES
A delicious and easy to make salad, I sometimes add in a tablespoon of peanut butter to the dressing, plan ahead the dressing must refrigerate for a couple of hours in advance to blend flavors, it may be doubled if desired -- the salad may be prepared in advance but do not add in the dressing or orange segments until just before serving, prep time does not include cooking the chicken, all amounts may be adjusted to taste :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all dressing ingredients until well combined; refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
- In a large bowl combine the lettuce with chicken, green onions, dry noodles, carrot and slivered almonds or chopped peanuts; mix to combine.
- Pour on the dressing; toss to combine.
- Top with mandarin orange segments.
- Serve immediately.
DELICIOUS POTATO SALAD WITH DILL PICKLE
This is a simple and very tasty potato salad. It looks great with all the green in it. There's never any left over when I serve it. This recipe can easily be doubled for a party.
Provided by Pesto lover
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and cube potatoes. Boil until just tender.
- Mix all other ingredients in a medium size bowl.
- Drain cooked potatoes and let cool completely.
- Mix potatoes into mayonnaise mixture.
- Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve. It tastes best if you refrigerate it at least 4 hours, so that flavors meld.
DELICIOUS KRABBY SALAD DIP
Great appetizer on crackers! Whenever I go to a party, I get requested to make this. I never come home with leftovers! I like to use Lawry's Tabasco Seasoned Salt, it's hot, but good!
Provided by Arizona Desert Flower
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the crabmeat, celery, onion, parsley, mustard, mayonnaise, pepper, and garlic powder. Season to taste with seasoned salt, fold in black olives if using. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Taste before serving and adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 446.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
DROP DEAD DELICIOUS TUNA SALAD
This is the BEST tuna salad ever! The last recipe you'll try. This has been in my family for generations, now it can be in yours!
Provided by Rachel Lewis
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, lemon juice, mayonnaise, celery and pickle relish. Mix together well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 70.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 775.1 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
EASY QUICK DELICIOUS NO-MAYONNAISE CHICKEN SALAD
Oh, how my mother and I adore a good chicken salad sandwich, but the mayonnaise can be bit heavy at times. This recipe is super-easy and quick and really tastes gourmet. No one will be able to guess how simple it is!
Provided by butterscotchgirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 3 sandwiches, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- remove meat from chicken and cut into little chunks. i only use breast meat, but feel free to use dark meat also if you prefer.
- mix together remaining ingredients in bowl.
- fold in chicken.
- spread a bit of dijon mustard on whole wheat bread or bun, put some chicken salad on there along with with lettuce and tomato.
- enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 195.3, Sodium 316.4, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 56.3
SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS SHRIMP SALAD
Shrimp with chopped celery, onions, hard-boiled egg, shredded carrots, and mayonnaise.
Provided by NIKIJO
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp, celery, carrot, onion, eggs, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 228.7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 371.7 mg, Sugar 2 g
EASY BUT DELICIOUS CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD
Sometimes simple is best. Mayonnaise and a few, delicate seasonings are all your leftover chicken or turkey really needs to make a good lunch. Serve on rolls, wraps, crackers, bread, English muffins, whatever you like.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix turkey, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt,and pepper. Adjust amount of mayo according to how wet you like your chicken salad.
- Pile onto your preferred bread with greens and tomatoes.
DELICIOUS SALMON PASTA SALAD
This yummy salad features salmon, fresh vegetables, and a delicious dressing! I created this recipe myself! This is very easy. Anybody can make it!
Provided by MirrorMask
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Salmon Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Bring a separate large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and carrots, and cook in the boiling water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
- Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a sealable container; seal. Shake vigorously to make the dressing.
- Toss together the drained pasta, drained vegetables, salmon, and dressing in a large bowl. Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 48.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 383.9 mg, Sugar 5 g
DELICIOUS LAYERED FRUIT SALAD
This is a wonderful fruit salad, I make two bowls of this to serve at my BBQ get togethers and everyone loves it! This can be made hours in advance if desired, you may omit some of the fruits but try to use them all. Cooking time is chilling time.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Melons
Time 1h35m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss the bananas slices in lemon juice to keep from browning.
- In an extra large fancy glass bowl, in a layering effect, place the pineapple, blueberries, HALF of the strawberries, oranges, kiwi fruit, watermelon, and the remaining strawberries or raspberries.
- In a mixer bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in confectioners sugar, and continue beating.
- Add in the lime juice; mix to combine.
- Set the speed to lowest, and add in HALF of the whipped cream; mix until blended.
- Then add in the remaining whipped cream until blended (still on lowest speed).
- Pour the whipped dressing all over the fruit in the bowl, and allow to drizzle inside of bowl.
- Chill for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.
DELICIOUS SPINACH SALAD
My take on baby spinach leaves, dressed with crumbly feta cheese, veggies, and a light dash of red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix spinach, carrots, croutons, green onions, black olives, feta cheese, black beans, and pine nuts together in a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle over spinach mixture; stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 326.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
DELICIOUS & EASY CHICKEN SALAD
My husband and our friends absolutely love my chicken salad! I originally got the recipe from my father, but have adapted it slightly. Very easy to make and great on crackers, sandwiches, etc. You can also substitute turkey and make turkey salad - it tastes just as great! This recipe can be halved for a smaller batch.
Provided by txgirl9
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to break down the large chunks of chicken.
- Break the eggs apart with your hands by squeezing and crumbling them into the chicken.
- Add all remaining ingredients.
- Stir with a spoon until well mixed.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
DELICIOUS APPLE SALAD
This salad is great after dinner. It's become a classic in my house. Everyone enjoys it, and you'll love it too!
Provided by Carmen Cuevas
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the apples, undrained pineapple, raisins, pecans and sour cream. Mix well and add sugar to taste. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 23.4 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
DELICIOUS POTATO SALAD
Make and share this Delicious Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 1 salad, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine potatoes, onion, eggs, pickles and pimiento. Mix remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture. Chill for several hours.
DELICIOUS GRAPE SALAD
This is one of my favorite recipes handed down from my great aunt. It is simple to make and looks very pretty for the holidays or any type of shower - baby shower, wedding shower or even housewarming party. This recipe will serve several, but for the holidays when I know there will be more than 10 people, I double the recipe. Hope you enjoy!!
Provided by Andrea5775
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Trifle Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat the sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer on Low speed until smooth. Spread enough graham cracker crumbs to cover the bottom into a glass serving bowl, and top with about 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture in a layer. Spread green grapes, then red grapes over the cheese filling. Save a few green and red grapes for a garnish. Repeat the layers several more times, ending with a layer of cream cheese filling. Garnish the top of the salad with sprinkled brown sugar and the reserved grapes.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly cold, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 251.2 mg, Sugar 51.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher and higher quality your ingredients are, the better your salad will taste. Buy produce that is in season and looks vibrant and colorful.
- Choose a variety of textures and colors: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Aim for a mix of soft and crunchy textures, and a variety of bright colors.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to salad recipes. Don't be afraid to try new ingredients and combinations. You might be surprised at what you like!
- Make sure your salad is well-dressed: The dressing is an important part of any salad. It should complement the flavors of the other ingredients and help to tie them together. Use a light hand when dressing your salad, so that the dressing doesn't overwhelm the other ingredients.
- Serve your salad immediately: Salads are best enjoyed when they are fresh. Once you have dressed your salad, serve it immediately. If you need to make your salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator undressed. Then, dress it just before serving.
Conclusion:
Salads are a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy your meals. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, try one of the delicious salad recipes featured in this article. You won't be disappointed!
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