Celebrate National Salad Month

For heaven’s sake – did you know that salad has it’s own month these days? Yep – absolutely true – May is National Salad Month. I mean, I guess it makes sense to promote healthier eating and to get folks to add more fruits and vegetables into their diet. Which, I’m certainly trying to do since my heart attack back in March. So, I guess I’ll be trying to celebrate national salad month in May, too!

Before we get to the recipes, I want you to think about the word salad for just a minute! What’s the first thing that comes to mind?

Is it a traditional salad with veggies and dressing? What about pasta salad? Maybe potato salad? Egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad. Salads really are all over the place, aren’t they! The possibilities are totally endless.

I’ve rounded up some of the best ‘salad’ recipes around and compiled them into an easy to use list so you can find just what you’re looking for.

Don’t worry – we’ve got ya covered so you can celebrate National Salad Month all salad season long! Enjoy!

All About the Veg

Bring on the Beans

Corn, Corn and More Corn

It’s so Fruity

Kinda Grainy

Pasta Salad, Please

Positively Potato

Protein Power

Very Vegan

All About the Veg

Spinach, Asparagus & Fennel Salad

What’s not to like? You’ve got delicious spinach and asparagus and totally underused fennel, all combined in a healthy salad that CAN be whipped up ahead of time. The tangy dressing with tarragon adds just the right amount of flavor to this salad, which is perfect for a spring meal.

Cucumber Salad with Hearts of Palm

If you’re like me, you might just love the ‘no lettuce’ salad now and then. Crispy cucumber combined with creamy hearts of palm offers an unusual take on this fresh salad. Unique and perfect for a warm summer day.

Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (Homemade)

My besties all love a good wedge salad! Why not make your own at home, with a homemade buttermilk ranch dressing? And, of course, bacon! Must have a little bacon 🙂 Simple, versatile and oh so easy.

Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad

If you like brussel sprouts as much as I do, you’re going to love this shaved brussel sprout salad, filled with walnuts and cranberries and topped with a mustard vinaigrette. It’s just so easy to up your salad game with this delightful salad. Oh, and it’s vegan, low carb AND gluten free. Tick, tick, tick!

Panzanella Salad

If you’ve never tried a panzanella salad, you’re in for a treat. Especially if you’re a bread lover. Panzanella basically means bread salad, so obviously as a bread lover I’m all in over here. Simple, fresh ingredients like tomato, mozzarella pearls, red onion and basil, along with yummy dried bread, make up this delightful salad.

Bring on the Beans

Cannellini Bean Salad

The slightly nutty flavor of cannellini beans combined with red onion and plum tomato makes an ideal bean salad. It’s packed with protein and perfect for a quick lunch on its own or it can be served as a light side with dinner all season long.

Mixed Bean Salad Balela (Middle Eastern Style)

Kidney beans and chickpeas meld together in this mixed bean salad packed with middle eastern flavors. Both vegan and gluten-free, this gorgeous salad not only looks amazing, it tastes wonderful too!

Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad

Celebrate National Salad Month with this this tasty salad. Corn, black beans, red onions and rice are tossed in a tangy lime vinaigrette creating the perfect bite. Serve it with all your favorite summer meals or pack it up to take to your next summer hootenanny.

Green Bean Salad (Easy Italian Recipe – Served Cold or Hot)

4 ingredients is all you’ll need to throw this green bean salad together. This versatile salad can be served hot or cold, depending on your dining needs.

10 Minute Four Bean Salad

Any recipe that starts of with ’10 minute’ has me on the hook. 10 minute four bean salad consists of cannellini, garbanzo, green and black beans, all tossed in a simple oil and vinegar dressing. How simple is that?

Corn, Corn and More Corn

Charred Corn & Poblano Salad

Oh my heavens! This charred corn & poblano salad is a great side option for your regular weeknight dinner. It’s even perfect to load up and take to your favorite memorial day potluck. It’s low in both sodium and fat!

Summer Corn Salad

Corn, tomatoes onions and feta are all tossed in a lovely apple cider vinaigrette. This colorful corn salad just screams summer, which is probably why my taste buds are watering over here.

Low Fat Thai Corn Salad

Sweet and light, you’ll keep coming back for more of this low fat Thai corn salad. Corn and red cabbage with a tangy Thai dressing will get your taste buds going. Prawns atop the salad add just the right amount of protein packed flavor.

Cajun Corn Salad

Fire roasted corn is the key to this tasty salad with Cajun spices. The corn and onion add crunch, while the tomatoes add just the right amount of juiciness. It makes an ideal side at all the fun BBQs you’ll be attending this summer.

Mexican Elote Street Corn Kale Salad with Spicy Yogurt Lime Dressing

This Mexican inspired salad features street corn and kale all mixed in a yogurt dressing with a hint of lime and a hint of spice. The crunch of the red onion and the creaminess of the avocado tie the whole thing together.

It’s so Fruity

Spinach Raspberry Salad with Balsamic Reduction

You had me at raspberries! The combo of baby spinach, raspberries, almonds and shaved parm was simply meant for a lazy summer afternoon. Perfect for your next ladies’ luncheon!

Peach Burrata Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Peaches! Burrata! Basil! That’s all I really need to hear! Oh, did I mention strawberries? All mixed into a flavorful Basil vinaigrette. This delicious salad is ideal for a spring or summer afternoon.

Mango Caprese Salad

Talk about making a statement! This mango caprese salad, with it’s stunning, colorful display of mangos, tomatoes and mozzarella pearls, not only LOOKS amazing, it tastes amazing too. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your summer table. A great side or a wonderful refreshing lunch all on its own.

Mexican Watermelon Salad

Juicy watermelon tops a bed of greens in this Mexican watermelon salad. Crunchy pepitas, queso fresco and tasty vinaigrette round out this salad that’s perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day.

Marinated Tomato Salad

How beautiful is this marinated tomato salad? Served over a bed of greens, the simple vibes of this salad will have you coming back for more all season long.

Kinda Grainy

Greek Couscous Salad

Pearl couscous combined with Greek staples like cucumber, grape tomato, red onion, chickpeas, lemon and Kalmata olives make a fabulous salad that’s ideal on it’s own or perfect as your go-to summer side.

Quinoa Salad

I’m not going to lie – I only recently got into eating quinoa and boy, it’s fabulous. I was always a couscous girl (which I still love), but quinoa has a nutty taste that’s simply wonderful. Chock full of all the veggie goodness you could possibly want, this salad makes a great side for all your summer meals.

Vegetable Confetti Barley Salad

Quick to the table, this barley salad is chock full of your favorite vegggies like tomato, red onion, corn and bell pepper. Heck, black eyed peas even make an appearance. This salad is ideal for a summer side at your weeknight dinner or to take to your next big gathering.

Instant Pot Kisir (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad)

This Turkish staple full of bulgur or cracked wheat is packed full of flavor. You start with the salad base and add in your Kisir additions after you complete the pressure cooking stage. Yummy pomegranate molasses adds a touch of sweetness to this dish.

Chickpea Salad with Lentils and Mediterranean Flavors

Chickpeas and lentils mixed with Mediterranean staples like black olives, tomatoes and feta cheese make the perfect summer salad that can be served as a side or a complete meal.

Pasta Salad, Please

Italian Summer Pasta Salad

Sometimes, you just want the taste of a traditional pasta salad, and this one has just that. Colorful rotini pasta mixed with tomatoes, cucumber, basil, mozzarella and Italian dressing is just what’s needed for your next summer meal. I often keep a bowl of pasta salad in the fridge all summer long. Perfect for sides, light lunches or even light snacking 🙂

Zesty Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad

This Tex Mex salad can be served hot or cold – your choice entirely! Chicken and Tex Mex flavors mesh in this tasty pasta salad that’s sure to fill you up and have you coming back for more.

Elbow Macaroni Pasta Salad

What better way to celebrate National salad month than with a traditional macaroni salad, chock full of mayo, mustard and sour cream! It’s perfect on a hot summer day and to take to all your picnics, potlucks and BBQs where everyone can enjoy.

Tuscan Tortellini Pasta Salad

A balsamic and honey dressing tops this tasty tortellini salad, filled with juicy tomatoes, cheese, spinach and pepperoni. This is one the whole family will enjoy.

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

The apple cider vinegar is what makes this tangy macaroni salad so special. Tossed with carrots, onions and mayo, it’s just the right side dish for all your summer BBQs.

Positively Potato

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

If you love potato salad and you love deviled eggs, you’re going to adore this deviled egg potato salad. They’re both amazing on their own, but combined they’re simply out-of-this-world. This devilish potato salad is perfect for any summer event you might attend.

Creamy Potato Salad

Traditional mayo, along with sour cream and green onions make this creamy potato salad a dish all its own. Sometimes, a simple salad is all you need to make a statement.

Creamy Dill Potato Salad (Vegan Option)

The tangy taste of dill elevates this potato salad that can be made either vegan or vegetarian with a few minor adjustments. You won’t go wrong taking this to your next potluck!

Curried Potato Salad

Potatoes, chickpeas, red peppers are all tossed in a yogurt, mayo and mustard dressing. Curry spices give this potato salad a unique spin.

The Best Vegan Potato Salad

Mom’s secret ingredient (it was my mom’s too) is what adds the tang to this vegan potato salad. You’ll make everyone happy with this one.

Protein Power

Radicchio Endive Chicken Salad with Creaming Honey Mustard Dressing

Radicchio, endive, chicken all combine in this salad that’s almost too pretty to eat! Touches of tomato and a fabulous honey mustard dressing are just what’s needed on a hot summer day.

Chicken Fajita Salad

Creamy avocado, peppers, tomato and chicken make up this amazing chicken fajita salad, that’s just perfect for two. This would make a great light lunch or dinner.

Classic Tuna Nicoise Salad

If you’ve never tried the French classic, tuna nicoise salad, you’re in for a treat. The salad features tuna, potatoes, egg, and green beans, all served with a vinaigrette.

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Fire up the BBQ for this one – the corn, bell pepper and shrimp are all prepared on the grill and served atop a mixed green salad with cucumber, tomato and avocado. This fresh salad screams of summer and it’s one you’ll enjoy all season long.

Greek Salad with Beef Kabobs

Traditional elements of Greek cuisine, red onions, feta cheese, grape leaves, and cucumber combine in the base of the salad, which is topped off with marinated, grilled beef kabobs.

Very Vegan

Easy Cucumber Salad

Sometimes a simple salad is all you need. Cucumber, red onion and a tangy dressing are all you need for this perfect side dish that will have you coming back for more.

Vegan Italian Chopped Salad

Crispy cucumbers, chickpeas, tomatoes, olives and pepperoncini top this chopped salad that’s just right for any warm summer day.

Healthy Taco Salad

This vegan taco salad is oil free and gluten free and full of plant-based proteins for a filling meal. Corn and avocados add just the right amount freshness and flavor.

Vegan Layered Pasta Salad with Pesto

How pretty would this veggie trifle be in the center of your table. Filled to the brim (and then some) with yummy goodies like cucumber, tomatoes, zucchini, beetroot, corn and pasta, you’re sure to find something you like in this bowl of goodness.

Vegan White Bean Salad

White beans, cucumber, onion, dill and lemon are packed into this vegan white bean salad that packs a flavor punch.