Crisp greens, sweet berries, juicy citrus… It’s time to celebrate the fresh ingredients that are bountiful in spring. Perfect for lunch, dinner sides, or even brunch, we’ve collected an assortment of spring salad recipes that are a delicious way to enjoy spring produce. Featuring lettuce salads that are filled with strawberries and mandarin oranges to more savory salads with roasted beets, goat cheese, Feta, and homemade dressings, each recipe is very satisfying.
Breakfast Brunch Salad
“I don’t like many traditional breakfast foods. This is one of those perfect alternatives. It’s good, yet anything but traditional.” – Sharon
Strawberry Fields Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Candied Pecans
“This salad is out of this world! It satisfies all your tastes… sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. The slightly thick, sweet, and pungent poppy seed dressing, mild bitterness of certain varieties of greens, salty-sweet candied pecans, and tangy bleu cheese crumbles make this salad irresistible!” – Melissa
Fruit, Nut, and Seed Salad
“Good for you and endlessly adaptable! I love having a salad like this for lunch… it’s satisfying all on its own.” – cindy
Mandarin Orange Strawberry Spinach Salad
“This is a true crowd-pleaser!” – Marie
Avocado Citrus Salad
“I love avocados! So why not have a nice, refreshing avocado salad? You can also use tomatoes.” – NIKKI
Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese, and Pecan Salad
“I used to hate beets until I tasted fresh ones. This salad highlights the different textures of the ingredients as well as the sweetness of the beets. The dressing can be as sweet or as tart as you like.” – Amy
Citrus & Feta Salad, Homemade Honey-Lime Dressing
“I love a healthy salad with a kick of citrus.” – Melissa
Easy Grapefruit Salad
“My aunt loved this recipe on warm summer days and said, ‘With the already-prepared grapefruit sections, this salad can be fixed in a snap.’ – Amanda
Chopped “Green Goddess” Salad w/ Homemade Dressing
“This is a combination of several recipes I have found and tried over the years. It is very filling and hearty. Since the base is cabbage, it will last in the refrigerator for several days, making it great for those who like to food prep for the week.” – Kelly
Spring Salad With Fruit, Feta, and Pecans
“Sometimes I just want a light and delicious salad with fruit and mixed greens. I love this one because it has feta and pecans, along with the fruit. It’s great as an opening dish to a holiday or company meal.” – Angela (Grammy)
BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
“A BBQ chicken salad with tomatoes, corn, and black beans all dressed up in an amazing avocado dressing.” – Kevin