Salads are such a good side dish. And, you can really vary them so they’re not boring. Get inspired with our list of Easy Side Salad Recipes.
For more ideas of what to make, check out all of our recipes.
I love salad. We used to have a simple green salad almost every night with dinner, but then I started making us fancy salads. Because plain salad greens can be boring. And if you’re bored, you’re not gonna enjoy it.
And every part of dinner, from the sides to the main course, should be enjoyed. So elevate your meals with a great side salad.
There are so many different ways to define salad, right? There are pasta salads, green salads (which include any fresh greens as a base), and potato salads.
And then there are miscellaneous salads. That’s what these are. No lettuce base, but still something delicious.
Easy Side Salad Recipes
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Horiatiki (Classic Greek Salad)
If you’re looking for a side salad that’s filled with fresh vegetables, this Horiatiki (Classic Greek Salad) is it.
The salad is made from cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, and Kalamata olives. It’s topped with a simple homemade vinaigrette then tossed with feta cheese crumbles. It’s so fresh and delicious, you’ll keep coming back for more.
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad is a classic salad made from broccoli, bacon, and red onion. The secret is red wine vinegar in the dressing.
You need a little preplanning for this recipe because it’s best if it sits overnight so the broccoli absorbs the flavor of the dressing.
Cucumber Salad With Tajín And Lime
If you’re looking for a way to use the cucumbers growing in your garden this summer, make this Cucumber Salad With Tajín And Lime. It takes less than five minutes to make. You just slice the cucumber, top the cucumber slices with lime juice, Tajín seasoning, and salt. And that’s it.
We always serve this big salad family style, but you could serve everyone their own salad in a small bowl if that’s easier for you.
Shaved Asparagus And Radish Salad
This Shaved Asparagus And Radish Salad takes a little bit of time because you’re shaving the asparagus with a vegetable peeler and cutting the radish with a mandolin. But it’s worth it for this really fresh side salad.
It’s dressed only with lemon juice and olive oil and a little bit of seasoning to really bring out the flavors of the fresh vegetables.
Spicy Kani Salad
If you’re looking for a side salad for your next sushi night, make this spicy kani salad.
It’s an American version of a traditional Japanese recipe, which features shredded imitation crab sticks with julienned cucumber and carrots, all covered in a spicy mayo dressing.
Mexican Corn And Zucchini Salad
Two fresh zucchini, fresh corn, and red onion combine to make this Mexican Corn And Zucchini Salad.
It’s seasoned with Mexican-forward flavors: Tajín seasoning, lime crema, and queso fresco. It’ll be your new go to recipe to enjoy all the fresh flavors of summer produce.
Garden Tomato Salad
This Garden Tomato Salad is a great way to use the fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs growing in your garden. But, if you don’t have a garden, cherry tomatoes from the grocery store are the perfect substitution.
You get the best flavor from this tomato salad if you let it rest overnight in an airtight container and serve it the next day. But, if you’re making it for that night’s dinner, you can serve this as soon as you dress it.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad (also called esquites) was our go to pot luck salad last year. Everyone who eats it is obsessed with it.
You grill corn on the cob and a jalapeno pepper, then combine them with the traditional flavors of Mexican Street Corn, and serve it to your guests in a large bowl. Make it once as is, but next time, I bet you’ll make a double batch because this salad is always a big hit.
Which of these easy side salad recipes are you going to try first? Let us know in the comments.
Nicole
Thursday 2nd of April 2020
So many delicious options in this post, thank you so much for sharing!! :)