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    25 Spring Salad Recipes You Need To Try

    These Spring Salad Recipes are perfect for when the weather starts to warm up and everything comes back to life. Full of vibrant color and flavor, seasonal fruits and veggies and a stunning variety is what makes them extraordinary.

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    What is a Spring Salad?

    Spring salads are a wonderful thing! They are the perfect food to bridge the gap between Winter and Spring. Heartier than summer salads, they include produce that is in season during the spring like radishes, crucifers, oranges, fresh herbs or peas.

    These salads are full of flavor and color that is vibrant and bright. Citrus and herbs like dill, mint and parsley give them a fresh vibe. Root veggies and roasted crucifers make them a little heartier than hot weather salads. The addition of beans and grains also makes them more filling.

    Spring is a fickle beast. Some days are as cold as winter and others are glimpses of the future summer. Spring salads really run the gamut between warm salads and no cook recipes. Choose accordingly, and no matter the weather these salad recipes are delicious

    Why you'll love these Spring Salad Recipes

    • Utilizing seasonal Spring produce for major fresh flavor
    • Full of vibrant colors and flavors
    • Variety of vegetables and fruits
    • Easy recipes appropriate for beginners
    • They all have a drinkably delicious dressing
    • Easy to customize, most recipes offer ideas for substitutions
    • Vegan recipes and many are gluten free
    • Great for meal prep. Most of these salads are great for a couple of days.

    Produce Tip

    Always try the vegetable. When you notice something new at the market that you have never tried before or see something in a recipe that is unfamiliar, don't shy away. Variety is the spice of life! The worst that could happen is you pick around it if it isn't your favorite.

    Superfood Rice Salad with Lentils and Beets

    Big wooden bowl full of a colorful salad of rice, lentils and vegetables with a metal serving spoon

    Spring radishes, beets, olives and pistachios tossed with jasberry rice, lentils and lemon dijon and maple dressing are delicious. The color, texture and flavor of this salad scream Spring.

    Spring Asparagus and Orzo Salad

    Single serving of orzo salad with grilled asparagus and peppers, with peas, cherry tomatoes and a Dijon mustard dressing with the serving bowl of salad in the background.

    You will love this perfect for Spring, Orzo pasta salad recipe. It's made with roasted asparagus and peppers, peas, tomatoes and cucumbers all tossed with a lemon dijon dressing that is studded with fresh dill and green onions.

    Spring Chopped Salad with Asparagus and Lentils

    wide angle view of chopped salad with asparagus and broccolini, lentils and pecans

    Roasted asparagus, and broccolini are tossed with crunchy pecans, earthy lentils and a creamy lemon and dijon studded tahini dressing. Everything is chopped in small peices making every bite an adventure in flavor and crunch!

    Roasted Asparagus Pasta Salad

    overhead view of a large black serving bowl with a vegan pasta salad made with roasted asparagus, cauliflower, and peppers tossed in an herbed vinaigrette.

    This delicious Spring pasta salad is chock full of veggies. With roasted cauliflower and asparagus, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and kale it has everything you need. Plus the wicked herby vinaigrette is so tasty.

    Easy Asparagus and Quinoa Salad

    closeup of a wood salad bowl with salad containing cucumbers, tomatoes, quinoa, asparagus and other veggies with a lemon wedge.

    The perfect Spring salad, you will love this easy asparagus and quinoa salad. It has red quinoa and beans which make it filling and nutritious. Copious veggies like roasted asparagus, tomato, cabbage and cucumber give it color and crunch.

    Dill Cucumber Yogurt Salad

    Creamy yogurt cucumber salad with sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes and fresh dill

    What a refreshing way to eat your vegetables! This simple Spring salad is made of cucumber, red onion and cherry tomato. Then it's tossed in a delicious vegan yogurt and dill dressing that is drinkable.

    Spring Beet Salad with Pistachios and Mint

    While beets aren't technically a spring vegetable, these colorful jewel toned root veg satisfy the cravings for vibrant flavor. With fresh mint, pistachios and a dijon lemon dressing, this salad is bright, tasty and perfect for Springtime.

    Puttanesca Lentil Bean Salad

    close up of a salad with lentils, beans, olives and sun-dried tomatoes in a wood bowl

    If you love bold flavors, this is the salad for you! With two kinds of olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and an herbaceous red wine vinegar dressing tossed with lentils, beans and kale, it's honestly incredible.

    Bonus tip: When choosing seasonal produce, go for the ones that are on the big display. Prime real estate at the Market is reserved for vegetables and fruits that are in season. They taste the best, they are freshest and usually due to the abundance, they are the most budget friendly.

    Snow Pea and Mandarin Salad

    Snowpea and Mandarin Salad

    This kale salad is packed with veggie goodness. It has roasted sweet potatoes, snow peas, roasted peppers and peas all tossed with a mint and cilantro infused citrus dressing. The sweet pops of mandarin orange are the "icing on the cake".

    Kale Beet Salad with Pecans and Herbs

    close up view into colorful beet and kale salad in a wooden bowl with a serving utensil

    You will love this kale and beet salad with its brilliant flavors and jewell tones. Pecans, cabbage, fresh dill and parsley make it crunchy, and bright and the maple dijon dressing ties it all together with some sweetness and tang.

    Mandarin Orange and Kale Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

    mandarin salad

    This simple yet hearty salad is full of fiber, protein and heart healthy fats. With quinoa, chickpeas, roasted butternut squash, oranges, peppers and avocado you are getting all the veggies and antioxidants you want in one delicious meal.

    Superfood Kale Salad with Roasted Veggies and Chickpeas

    overhead view of kale salad with roasted Vega and chickpeas

    This delicious and hearty salad is made with massaged kale and carrots, roasted brussels sprouts, cauliflower and chickpeas. Then it's tossed in an orange and mint infused, creamy tahini dressing that is drinkably delicious.

    Marinated Olive Salad with Beans

    closeup view of colorful marinated olive salad

    This no cook, dense bean salad is simple yet extraordinarily flavorful. With white beans, peppers, olives and tomatoes marinated in lemon, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, it's the perfect recipe for a flavor adventure.

    Farro Tabbouleh Salad

    close up image of a brown wooden serving bowl filled with fresh vegan farro tabbouleh including sliced cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, green onions and walnuts tossed with a tangy lemon herb dressing

    This riff on classic tabbouleh salad features hearty farro and white beans mixed with fresh herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers. It's filling yet still light, making it an ideal meal when the days are getting warmer.

    Warm Pearl Couscous Salad with Oranges and Chickpeas

    image Warm Chickpeas and Brussels Sprout Israeli Cous Cous Salad

    This is the perfect early Spring recipe, when it's bright but still chilly. Warm pearl couscous, chickpeas and Brussels sprouts combine with fresh and crunchy ingredients like cabbage, peppers and lettuce and then simply dressed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Buttery avocado and sweet mandarins balance the meal.

    Strawberry White Bean Salad with Walnuts

    round dark wood bowl filled with vegan salad of spring greens, cannellini beans, strawberries and walnuts in a homemade minty prune vinaigrette

    This wicked easy and fresh salad comes together quickly with zero cooking but looks and tastes like a million bucks. With vibrant strawberries, white beans and walnuts tossed in a minted balsamic vinaigrette, it's impossible to resist.

    Kale and Rice Salad with Radishes and Dill

    Overhead view of a big platter of kale and rice salad, there are purple bits of cabbage and radishes, chopped green olives, beans and pistachios visible.

    This delicious kale salad is packed with flavorful ingredients like olives, dill and pistachios. An onion studded lemon dijon dressing makes the flavors really pop! This stellar recipe is full of color, flavor and crunch.

    Balsamic Strawberry and Feta Salad

    overhead view of a serving bowl with vegan strawberry balsamic salad with feta and lemon juice.

    This delicious spring salad is as good for you as it is pretty. With balanced flavors and nutrition, baby spinach, avocado, and ripe berries tossed in a simple balsamic and lemon dressing, what is not to love?

    White Bean and Orzo Salad

    wooden serving bowl with vegan white bean and orzo salad next to serving spoons.

    This hearty Spring pasta salad is incredible. It has roasted radishes, cauliflower and peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh herbs all tossed in a blended tomato and red pepper vinaigrette that is so good that it is drinkable.

    Mediterranean Wild Rice Salad with Chickpeas and Olives

    angled view of Mediterranean Wild Rice Salad with Chickpeas and Olives in a wood bowl with serving spoons

    Wild rice and chickpeas are the hearty base of this wicked healthy and filling salad. Flavorful olives, peppers and cucumbers, dressed in an herby citrus dressing make this salad recipe truly special.

    White Bean and Farro Salad

    image rainbow white bean and farro salad

    This salad recipe is perfect for Spring and Summer, when the produce is popping and the colors are vibrant. It has fresh herbs, peppers, grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes and avocado tossed with a sweet and tangy, oil-free yogurt dressing.

    Easy Romaine Heart Salad with Beans

    This perfect for Spring or Summer salad only has 5 ingredients. No need for cooking, this super fresh salad recipe utilizes only fresh ingredients combined with canned beans and pepitas, all tossed in a light lemon and chive dressing.

    Black Bean and Corn Salad

    close up view of a creamy vegan black bean corn salad with cherry tomatoes, green onions, vegan feta, and a tahini cilantro dressing.

    This Mexican inspired black bean and corn salad is delicious and different. It has some of the usual suspects: jalapeños, green onions, beans and corn but the dressing is what really sets it apart. Tahini blended with cilantro and lime makes all the flavors pop.

    The Best Kale Crunch Salad

    overhead view of a wooden bowl with kale crunch salad.

    This recipe was inspired by one I had at a fast food chain. Theirs was so delicious but left me wanting a more robust portion and variety of ingredients. Hence the addition of beans, extra crunchy veggies and slivered almonds all dressed in a tangy and sweet, maple laced apple cider vinaigrette.

    Vegan Tahini Caesar with Crispy Chickpeas

    overhead view of a wooden serving bowl with vegan tahini caesar salad made with baby greens, bagel croutons, crispy chickpeas, and a tahini yogurt caesar dressing.

    Vegan Caesar salad is a whole food group for me, when I say I could eat it every day, I mean it. This one is incredible with a yogurt and tahini based dressing, everything bagel croutons and crispy chickpeas.

    Other Delicious Seasonal Salad Recipes

    • Sweet Meets Savory: Summer Salads
    • 12 Best Veggie Packed Fall Salads
    • Beat The Heat: No Cook Salads
    • 27 Refreshing Vegan Summer Salads to Keep You Cool

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