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Bright, crisp, and fresh! I absolutely love salads during the springtime. Especially when they are as creative and delicious as these healthy salads. Not to mention SUPER easy to put together! This isn’t your typical list of boring salads. Breathe new life into your weekly menu with these 15+ Healthy Spring Salad Recipes!
I love springtime! Spring cleaning, adding life back into your home, and delicious fruits and vegetables that finally come back in season. It really is one of my favorite times of year! And while I love cozy soups, chilis, and stews during the winter months, switching over to fresh spring salads around this time of the year is one thing that I really look forward to!
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In This Post
- The Story: I Used to Hate Salads…
- The Best Ingredients to Use in Spring Salads
- Tips for Making Healthy Salads in a Jiffy!
- 15+ Healthy Spring Salad Recipes
- More Favorite Healthy Springtime Recipes
The Story: I Used to Hate Salads…
Believe it or not, I actually used to hate salads. Growing up on junk food and drive-throughs, the thought of uncooked vegetables thrown together on a plate didn’t sound very appealing. But fast forward through my wholesome eating journey, I now LOVE salads! As long as it’s the RIGHT salad. I can’t do just any old boring salad these days. It needs to be loaded with flavor, crisp, crunchy textures, and with a homemade dressing that knocks it out of the park.
Just say no to boring salads! This list is full of the BEST spring salads that I truly believe you (and even your family) will love. Creative, unique, delicious, and super easy to make!
The Best Ingredients to Use in Spring Salads
One of the best ways to make AMAZING healthy spring salads is to use seasonal produce! Here are some ideas:
- Apricots
- Artichokes
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Eggs
- Fava Beans
- Mustard Greens
- Peas
- Quinoa – here’s how to make it perfectly every time!
- Roasted asparagus
- Spinach
- Strawberries
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Tips for Making Healthy Salads in a Jiffy!
- Use a salad spinner to wash and dry the lettuce or greens.
- Use this salad chopping bowl to chop and serve the salad!
- Prep the ingredients in advance so that salads are ready to throw together during the week.
- Store your homemade salad dressing in a mason jar in the refrigerator to keep on hand all week long!
15+ Healthy Spring Salad Recipes
1.
Mix things up with a salad for breakfast! This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-freeis simple, easy to make, and DELICIOUS. Perfect for a balanced meal any time of the day in15 minutes of less!
2. Springtime Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad
Springtime Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad made with fresh spinach, sliced sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, topped with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned to taste. It’s so yummy and perfect for a nutritious and beautiful lunch or side salad!
3. Easy Quinoa Salad With Feta Cheese
This Easy Quinoa Salad With Feta Cheese recipe is perfect for a healthy, everyday dinner, lunch, or cookout side dish. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is loaded with nutrition and delicious!
4. 10-Minute Mediterranean Farro Salad
Looking for a quick, healthy lunch recipe? This 10-Minute Mediterranean Farro Salad is loaded with nutrition and bold, savory flavors. It truly makes for one of the BEST healthy spring salad recipes!
5. Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar
Sweet vinegar and wholesome asparagus make this fresh and delicious salad a perfect idea for your weekly spring menu!
6. BEST Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad
Savory, crunchy, refreshing, and LOADED with nutrition. This is the BEST Lemon Balsamic Lentil Salad ever! And my absolute go-to right now. I’ve been eating it for lunch lately (with a hard boiled egg and/or some chicken for added protein), but it can easily be kept vegan. It’s also great as a work lunch or on-the-go!
7. Herbed Spring Salad With Egg and Walnuts
Eggs and walnuts can make a spring salad extraordinary! This Herbed Spring Salad is exploding with flavor and works great as a side dish as well as a main dish.
8. Classic Nicoise Salad
A classic Nicoise salad shouts of springtime flavors! Hard-boiled eggs, boiled potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, oil-packed tuna, the Niçoise olives (of course). I love this salad for a delicious and healthy meal!
9. Mediterranean Salad Bowls w/ Lebanese BBQ Meatballs
Crunchy quinoa, refreshing cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, creamy avocado, and savory/spicy meatballs to top it all off! These Mediterranean Salad Bowls w/ Lebanese BBQ Meatballs are one of my FAVES!
10. Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe
Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe loaded with spicy greens, creamy avocado, boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, corn, delicious grilled chicken, and topped with a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles. So yummy! (Gluten Free)
11. Cucumber, Tomato, And Avocado Salad
Fresh, easy, and delicious! It doesn’t get much better than throwing together this super easy spring salad for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
12.
This delicious is perfect for transitioning from winter to spring! Loaded with crisp, savory, spicy flavors and balanced with sweet tangerines, this yummy salad is one of my favorites for spring.
13. 3-Ingredient Mediterranean Salad
Just 3 ingredients to make this easy and delicious salad. Have it ready to go for lunch, dinner, or a delicious side!
14. Tuna Salad With Crispy Chickpeas
I love that this delicious salad has added protein, making it a nutritious meal! Tuna + chickpeas is one of my favorite combinations in spring salads. You’ll love it, too!
15. Healthy Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
ThisHealthy Avocado Egg Saladrecipe is made with hard boiled eggs,no mayo,and perfect for a quick and easy lunchin 10 minutes or less!Layer it on toast or turn it into a sandwich recipe the entire family will love.
16. Simple Green Goodness Chickpea Salad
Fresh greens, wholesome broccoli, asparagus, avocado, and seasoned chickpeas topped with a spoonful of yogurt dressing. This healthy and simple Green Goodness Chickpea Salad is an easy-to-make lunch in 10 minutes or less!
More Favorite Healthy Springtime Recipes
- Vegan Spring Rolls w/ Spicy Turmeric Coconut Sauce
- Sriracha Lime Shrimp Tacos Recipe
- Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- The BEST Easy Avocado Toast Recipe
- 10-Minute Margherita Pita Bread Pizzas
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15+ Healthy Spring Salad Recipes
Bright, crisp, and fresh! I absolutely love salads during the springtime. Especially when they are as creative and delicious as these healthy salads. Not to mention SUPER easy to put together! This list isn't your typical boring salads. Breathe new life into your weekly menu with these 15+ Healthy Spring Salad Recipes!
Course: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Author: Christine McMichael
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach, kale, or greens of choice
- 2 cups chopped spring produce
- 2 Tbsp walnuts
- 1 large avocado
- 1/4 cup favorite homemade dressing
Instructions
Throw everything together in a large salad bowl.
Mix together.
Add your favorite homemade dressing.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a salad spinner to wash and dry the lettuce or greens.
- Use this salad chopping bowl to chop and serve the salad!
- Prep the ingredients in advance so that salads are ready to throw together during the week.
- Store your homemade salad dressing in a mason jar in the refrigerator to keep on hand all week long!
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