Best 14 Easy And Quick Salad Recipes
In today's fast-paced world, where time is of the essence, finding easy and quick salad recipes has become a necessity. Salads are a healthy and refreshing meal option that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. With a plethora of ingredients to choose from, creating a delicious and nutritious salad can be a breeze. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing salad with crisp greens and a tangy dressing, or a more substantial salad packed with protein and grains, there's a recipe out there to suit every taste and dietary preference. So, if you're looking for inspiration for your next salad creation, read on to discover some of the best easy and quick salad recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and energized.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK AND EASY BLACK EYED PEA SALAD
One of a few winners of Cooking Light Magazine's Ultimate Reader Recipe Contest, Jan/Feb 2010. So good! This is a great vegetarian lunch or a perfect pack and go side dish for a pot luck!
Provided by januarybride
Categories Beans
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare dressing by mixing together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
- Place all of salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle dressing over the top and toss well.
- Cover and chill.
QUICK AND EASY SALMON SALAD
A quick and easy salmon salad, full of flavor. Can be eaten as a side or spread over baguette slices and topped with fresh cucumber. Created and tested after reviewing all salmon salad recipes and reviews. Yum!
Provided by NomNomNomz
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Salmon Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix celery, salmon, red onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and green onion together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 275.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
QUICK AND EASY TOMATO, ONION, AND CUCUMBER SALAD
This salad is great to accompany a barbecue meal. It's light, refreshing, and very easy to make. Easily doubled or tripled if making for a large crowd.
Provided by for the love of veg
Categories Onions
Time 10m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all vegetables in large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, mayo, Dijon and dill.
- Pour over veggies and mix well to combine.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 271.3, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.3
QUICK AND EASY SALAD DRESSING
This is my favorite dressing of all time and I usually make a largish batch and store in the fridge - it is sweet and sharp and tastes especially great with bitter greens. The trick is to finely grate the garlic (I use a Microplane®) plus the secret ingredient, maple syrup. I like my dressings sweet, but just use less maple syrup if you like your dressings more tart.
Provided by barbara
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup in a small bowl or cup until well blended. Mix in mustard and grated garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 98.7 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
THE REALTOR'S QUICK AND EASY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING
This is very quick and easy to make with things you already have in your kitchen. One taste of this and you'll never buy another bottle of that expensive, chemical-filled dressing from the store again!
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in blender or processor. Blend until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
QUICK AND EASY TOFU SALAD
This is a super easy tofu salad that tastes great! We always keep a package of tofu in the fridge for a quick meal. Also good as leftovers to allow the tofu to soak up the seasonings.
Provided by Katrina Sherman Opgenorth
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir tofu, green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar together with a spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 462.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
QUICK AND EASY GREEK SALAD
From ifoodtv.com And if you have extra pepperoncini juice look at this link http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=334244
Provided by WiGal
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the dressing: combine minced garlic with one teaspoon of oregano and lemon juice, slowly whisk in olive oil, season with salt and taste-you want a salty taste in the dressing, add pepper.
- For salad: layer romaine, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and pepperoncinis.
- Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of oregano.
- Whisk and drizzle dressing over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1009.6, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 4.9
QUICK AND EASY TUNA SALAD SANDWICH FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Make and share this Quick and Easy Tuna Salad Sandwich for Kids of All Ages recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jmdrag
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 6m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Empty tuna into bowl.
- Add mayonnaise and pickle relish.
- Mix well and taste. Add more mayo or pickle relish if necessary.
- Toast bread.
- Add lettuce, tuna chef and cheese.
QUICK-AND-EASY BLT SALAD
If you love BLTs, here is the salad for you! I like to have this quick and easy salad on a hot night with a glass of chardonnay!
Provided by shipleyfamily3
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- While bacon is cooking, combine romaine, tomato, and avocado in a bowl.
- Combine mayonnaise and vinegar in a bowl; add salt and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 60.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 684.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
QUICK AND EASY EDAMAME SALAD
This salad is high in protein and healthy. A great side dish or stand-alone as a healthy lunch to bring to work. Sesame-ginger dressing is available at most supermarkets and Japanese restaurants.
Provided by Groove1
Categories Salad Beans Three Bean Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine edamame, black beans, corn, red onion, red pepper, ginger sesame dressing, and salt in a bowl; stir until well mixed. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 837.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
QUICK AND EASY TACO SALAD
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe just before I got married. It is in my weekly rotation of dishes.
Provided by mrsteacher22
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown beef with onion.
- Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, boil 10 minutes.
- Cool beef.
- Layer lettuce, corn chips, beef, and cheese.
- Add tomatoes, olives, and other toppings if wanted.
- Top with creamy french and enjoy!
MADDY'S QUICK AND EASY BEET AND SPINACH SALAD
This quick and easy beet salad goes with any meal!
Provided by Maddy HELEINE
Categories Other Salads
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Place drained beets in a bowl If they are whole, slice them up. Canned cubed beets work as well. You can also use fresh beets that have been cooked and cooled and sliced up.
- 2. Add the thinly sliced sweet onion to the bowl.
- 3. Add the fresh spinach to the bowl, and mix all ingredients together. If you do not like spinach, you can use romaine or any other lettuce instead.
- 4. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a separate bowl. I like to use artificial sweetener in salads because it is less grainy. Sweetener can be adjusted to your taste, but the salad should be slightly sweet.
- 5. Add the dressing to the beets, onion and spinach and mix well. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
CHEAP, EASY AND QUICK DORITOS RAMEN SALAD
I use to make this a lot when I was in college. I recently made it for lunch for my boys and they loved it. This is a cheap, easy and quick lunch or dinner. No there is nothing gourmet about this recipe :)
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories Meat
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. (only add one of the seasoning packets- reserve the other for later).
- Drain.
- Cook ground beef adding one of the seasoning packets to the beef mixture.
- Mix beef and ramen noodles.
- On a plate, place doritos to make a "bed" for the beef mixture.
- Place beef mixture on top of doritos and top with cheddar cheese.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.2, Fat 61.4, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 1354.9, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3, Protein 44.8
QUICK AND EASY KIMCHI SALAD
Spicy salad, goes great with Oven Kahlua Pig. The longer it sits in the refrigerator, the bolder the flavor gets.
Provided by Heather Johnson Carpenter
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cabbage and rock salt together in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring often. Rinse lightly and drain.
- Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 4736.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: This will ensure that your salads are packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Choose a variety of colors and textures: This will make your salads more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings: There are endless possibilities, so you can find one that perfectly suits your taste.
- Make sure your salads are well-balanced: Include a mix of greens, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats.
- Keep your salads simple: Sometimes, the best salads are the ones with just a few simple ingredients.
Conclusion:
Salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your meals. They are packed with nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. They can also be 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, reach for a salad. You won't be disappointed.
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