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Salads Recipes

Browse 10 salads recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.

Side Dishes

Mexican Street Corn Salad With Charred Corn and Cotija

Dressings and corn have been made ahead of time. Other vegetables have been added to the Mexican-style salad at serving time. Six servings: A buffet or lunch or dinner side dish; grilled corn kernels have been combined with a cold chili-lime dressing (my preference).

25 minOct 13, 2026

Lunch

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Sweet-Tart Cranberries and Crunchy Celery

This eight-serving cranberry pecan chicken salad recipe takes 20 minutes to make. Use for lunch or save croissants and rolls to serve with the chicken salad. Cooked chicken is a good choice for this salad. Dried cranberries and other ingredients provide texture to the chicken salad.

20 minSep 29, 2026

Lunch

Greek Chicken Bowls with Crunchy Cucumber and Creamy Feta

Prepare four servings of Greek chicken bowl dishes by cooking the meat and chopping other ingredients in advance. Combine ingredients at mealtime. Other ingredients for Greek chicken bowls include oregano-seasoned chicken, cucumber, tomato, olive, and feta cheese over quinoa or rice.

18 minSep 26, 2026

Side Dishes

Greek Potato Salad with Feta, Capers, and Fresh Herbs

Choose waxy baby potatoes such as Jersey Royals and other red potatoes to add to a Greek potato salad recipe. These potatoes will hold their shape after cooking. Add ingredients such as feta cheese, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill and parsley to the potato salad for a tangy, salty flavor.

30 minSep 24, 2026

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Garlicky Parmesan Dressing

For a 10-serving prepared-ahead dish, the pasta and dressing for this recipe can be prepared one day ahead and refrigerated until serving time. Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad has rotini pasta, Romaine lettuce, chicken, and croutons mixed with a Parmesan cream dressing seasoned with garlic.

20 minSep 24, 2026

Dinner

Mediterranean Baked Fish with Lemon, Garlic, and Tender Vegetables

Prepare the tomato, onion, and bell pepper mixture ahead of time for up to three days and season the fish separately to streamline service. This baked Mediterranean-style fish dish features flaky white fish served with vegetables and herbs, including lemon, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Sauce is served with the fish.

Sep 23, 2026

Lunch

Southwest Chopped Salad: A Fresh, Colorful Meal for Summer Days

This vibrant Southwest chopped salad is perfect for a summer lunch while serves four. Crisp lettuce mingles with hearty black beans, sweet corn, along with fresh veggies for a satisfying bite.

15 minSep 22, 2026

Side Dishes

Creamy Broccoli Bacon Salad: A Perfect Make-Ahead BBQ Side

This creamy broccoli bacon salad is the go-to dish at summer barbecues, pleasing everyone with its crunchy texture and rich flavors. Fresh broccoli florets are gently mixed in a creamy mayo dressing, improved by crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and sweet red onion for an irresistible medley. Make it ahead of time while watching it get even better as it chills in the fridge, turning those last-minute preparations into a breeze.

Sep 21, 2026

Lunch

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Crunchy Romaine: A Satisfying Lunch Bowl

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad featuring Crunchy Romaine is a refreshing meal that is ready for serving at either lunch or dinner. Filled with crispy romaine, juicy chicken, along with creamy Caesar dressing, it's a delightful blend of flavors coupled with textures.

Sep 20, 2026

Side Dishes

Asian Cucumber Salad: A Viral TikTok Recipe with Sweet-Salty Dressing

This TikTok Asian cucumber salad delivers a must-try experience for your meal prep lineup, featuring crisp spiral cucumbers tossed in a sweet-salty dressing with a spicy kick. The recipe is quick to prepare. It works well for a refreshing side dish that holds up well in the fridge, which means you can enjoy it over several days.

13 minSep 17, 2026

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