Oh, theyre pretty healthy, too.

Keep reading for our best salad recipes!

Who says salads cant be versatile?

Big Breakfast Salad

Photo:Victor Protasio

Were salivating just thinking about it.

Youll also find delicious mozzarella balls, as well as thinly sliced basil for freshness.

A creamy avocado-basil dressing coats all of the ingredients.

black-eye pea salad

Greg DuPree

Antipasto Salad

This dish reimagines melon and prosciuttoa classic Italian comboas an ace salad.

This one packs a double whammy: It tastes delicious and there’s no need to cook.

Tossing the summer squash andzucchiniwith salt helps them soften and absorb every bit of flavor.

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Christopher Testani

Top with a chopped almond dressing for a light and flavorful finish to this healthy, satisfying dish.

Youll also find saltygoat cheeseand a sprinkling of fresh mint, and everything is slathered in a simple vinaigrette.

This recipe is vegetarian, but we promise you wont miss the meat!

Vietnamese Inspired Peach Salad

Heami Lee

The result is a decidedly decadent dish that can be made at any time.

Old-School Taco Salad

Think of this dish as Taco Tuesday in salad form.

The key here, though, is the toppings.

Crunchy Salad With Chicken and Ginger

Fred Hardy

We like crushed tortilla chips, creamy avocado pieces, and zingy radish slices.

If you have shredded cheese and jalapeno slices, go ahead and add em for even more flavor.

Farro and Squash Salad

This easy and elegant grain and grilled squash salad is another seasonal stunner.

Cornbread Panzanella

Greg DuPree

The result is a balanced dish thats worth making more than once.

This version uses baby kale and addsBrussels sprouts, which makes ithealthier than the standard Caesar.

An easily pickled onion, fresh mint leaves, and salty Marcona almonds complete this colorful spread.

antipasto salad

Victor Protasio

This salad is full of flavor and fulfilling thanks to the myriad of ingredients.

It’s got sweetness, saltiness, crunch, and tenderness.

Melon and olives combine with prosciutto and cheese over a bed of lettuce for this dinner-worthy salad.

Japanese-Style Shrimp Salad Recipe

Greg DuPree

No dressing needed; just top it with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

The spuds are combined with French green beans, grape tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.

A lively dill and Dijon dressing adds a refreshing touch to the salad, keeping it flavorful and vibrant.

Summer Squash With Scallions, Chile, and Parsley Recipe

Greg DuPree

Peanutty Dumpling Salad

Who said a salad has to be all greens?

This one adds delicious dumplings into the mix.

Lemony Chopped Salad

Victor Protasio

Grilled Halloumi Salad

Greg DuPree

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Fred Hardy

Orzo Tomato Salad Recipe

Jennifer Causey

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Victor Protasio

EXTRA SHARP: Baby Kale and Chicken Caesar Salad

Nectarine-and-Burrata Salad

GREG DUPREE

Fajita Steak Salad

Greg DuPree

Baby wedge salad with crispy spiced chickpeas

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Nicoise-Inspired-Potato-Salad

Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Carla Gonzalez Hart

peanutty dumpling salad

Victor Protasio

Real Simple May 2025 Brunch Recipe: Spring Leaf Salad

Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Hall, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen